Online Class Notes (Ally)

Vocabulary

pressed for time: under time pressure

plagiarism: copy (academics)  (v) plagiarize

trivial： small 、 un-important, daily
ie. Older women are concerned with trivial matters.

weighty: important, deep

account for: 对…负有责任; （数量或比例上）占; 导致，解释（某种事实或情况

being + adj = 作为adj人/当一个adj人
ie. Being pretty is really difficult.
ie. Being a good person is difficult.
ie. Being a CEO of a company means you have a lot of responsibilities.

harsh: 严厉的; 严酷的; 恶劣的; 残酷的; 艰苦的; 强烈刺眼的

anorexic: 厌食症的

Grammar

I’m expecting (a baby). -> I’m pregnant

account for – be reason/part of
ie. My boyfriend (my relationship)accounts for most of my daily troubles.

I moved my house.
I moved. 

It’s coming to start my next course next week.

I insist for 3 weeks
I persisted for 3 weeks. – 坚持
Persistence is very important.

My parents wanted a traditional Chinese style decoration, but I insisted on a minimalist style.  – 坚决要求; but坚持; 坚持说; 固执己见

“It’s my treat.” “Nonono, it’s my treat.” “Nonono, I insist.”