F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

grapple with sth (v):to try to deal with or understand a difficult problem or subject
尽力解决；设法对付；尽量克服
E.g.: Today, many Americans are still grappling with the issue of race.
今天，仍有许多美国人还没有克服种族歧视的观念。

mentally challenged/disabled-精神障碍

back then nobody thought that she is a good performer/

legalize (v):to allow something by law
使获得法律许可，使合法化
E.g.: Same-sex marriages have been legalized in many states.
同性恋婚姻在很多州已经合法化了。

plot (n):the story of a book, film, play, etc.
情节
E.g.: The movie has a very simple plot.
这部电影情节很简单。
E.g.: The plots of his books are basically all the same.
他的书情节基本上都一样。

Pronunciation

talented- /ˈtæl.ən.t̬ɪd/
plot-/plɑːt/