F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

abbreviation-缩写, a short form of a word or phrase:
E.g.: “ITV” is the abbreviation for “Independent Television”.

VS.-versus

rally (n): 1-a public meeting of a large group of people, especially supporters of a particular opinion:
E.g.: 5,000 people held an anti-nuclear rally.
E.g.: an election/campaign rally

protest-demonstrations

violent (adj): 1-used to describe a situation or event in which people are hurt or killed:
a violent crime
E.g.: There was a violent clash/confrontation between rival supporters after the match.
E.g.: There were violent confrontations between police and demonstrators.

strike (v): 1-to refuse to continue working because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses:
E.g.: We’re striking for better pay and improved safety standards.

strike (n): 1- a period of time when workers refuse to work because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses:
E.g.: Some miners were calling for a nationwide strike.

solidarity (n):团结, agreement between and support for the members of a group:
E.g.: Hundreds of supporters gathered to show solidarity for the three men.

Pronunciation

rally-[ˈræli]