Online Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

lag verb (MOVE SLOWLY)to move or make progress so slowly that you are behind other people or things
缓慢移动；掉队，滞后
He’s lagging behind – I think we’d better wait for him to catch us up.
他有点掉队了——我看我们最好等他赶上来。
Sales are lagging at the moment.
目前的销售很不景气。

Could you slow down – I can’t keep pace with (= walk or run as fast as) you.
您能走慢一点儿吗——我跟不上您。

scenery (n): the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful
风景，景色
beautiful/breathtaking/spectacular scenery
美丽的／摄人心魄的／壮观的景色
They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery.
他们在山顶上停了下来，欣赏起风景来。

sightseeing (n): the activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday
观光，游览
We did some sightseeing in Paris.
我们在巴黎小小游览了一番。
There was no time to go sightseeing in Seattle.
没有时间在西雅图观光游览了。

I feel sorry for these children.