VIP Class Notes (JJ)

Speaking exercise

Crème de la crème: cherry on top, 画龙点睛

mulled wine: 热红酒

scallions, green onions: 小葱

leek: 大葱

beef stripe: 牛百叶

acquired taste: 经过历练所习惯的口味

sore: 酸痛

antioxidant: n. 抗氧化,抗衰老的物质

oxidize: v. 氧化

ritual: 形式

silken: veryyyyy smooth

Pronunciation

trail - do not confuse with “trial” —> tr-A-l

leek – leak

sesame – 赛-色-meeeeee

sour: do not confuse with “sore” —> s-OUR (HOUR)

sore —> s-OR

antioxidant —> 安-太-o-KSEE-dent

flour —> fl-OUR