Online Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

stiff (adj): If you are stiff or part of your body is stiff, your muscles hurt when they are moved.
agarrotado
Sitting still at a computer terminal all day can give you a stiff neck.

radar (n): a system that uses radio waves to find the position of objects that cannot be seen
radar
Other vessels in the area show up on the ship’s radar (screen).

Weather radar

my husband’s personal assistant

thrombus/blood clot-a thick mass of blood that forms in a blood vessel and may block the flow of blood in the blood vessel
血栓
Arterial thrombosis is caused by a thrombus in an artery.
血栓形成的原因是动脉中出现血栓

advise (v): to give someone advice
aconsejar
I think I’d advise him to leave the company.
His doctor advised him against smoking.
I’d strongly advise against making a sudden decision.
They’re advising that children be kept at home.
I’d advise waiting until tomorrow.

advice (n): an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation
consejo(s)
Steven gave me some good advice.
I think I’ll take your advice (= do what you suggest) and get the green dress.
Can I give you a piece of advice?
I need some advice on which computer to buy.
My advice is to go by train.