Chapter 3 Flashcards

Question

notion

Answer 1

Type of word: Noun Meaning: 1. A general understanding or belief about something; a vague or undefined concept or idea. 2. A small or slight thought or inclination; a sudden idea or impulse. Chinese Meaning: 1. 概念，看法 2. 想法，念头 Antonym(s): Fact, reality Synonym(s): Idea, concept, thought Sample sentence: 1. She had a notion that the project would be challenging, but she was determined to tackle it. 2. Out of nowhere, a notion struck him to take a spontaneous road trip.

Answer 2

Type of word: Noun Meaning: The amount of work that needs to be completed or accomplished, often within a specific timeframe; the tasks, responsibilities, or assignments that someone is expected to manage or complete. Chinese Meaning: 工作量，任务量 Antonym(s): Leisure, free time Synonym(s): Work tasks, job responsibilities, workload Sample sentence: Due to the increased demand, the employees found themselves dealing with a heavy workload, often working late into the night.

Answer 3

"Pronto" is an adverb commonly used in English, especially in informal contexts. It means "immediately" or "quickly." It's often used to indicate that something should be done promptly or without delay. Example: "We need that report finished, pronto!" It's worth noting that "pronto" is borrowed from Spanish, where it means the same thing.

Answer 4

Type of word: Noun phrase Meaning: A colloquial expression used to show frustration or annoyance towards an object, often when something is not working as expected or causing difficulties. Chinese Meaning: 讨厌的东西，可恶的东西 Antonym(s): None Synonym(s): Annoying thing, troublesome object Sample sentence: I can't seem to fix this blasted thing no matter what I try!

Answer 5

Type of word: Verb (present participle of "meddle") Meaning: To interfere in the affairs or business of others without being invited or without proper authority; to involve oneself in matters that do not concern them. Chinese Meaning: 干预，干涉 Antonym(s): Mind one's own business, stay out of Synonym(s): Interfering, intruding, meddling Sample sentence: She couldn't resist meddling in her friends' relationship, offering unsolicited advice and opinions.

Answer 6

Type of word: Adjective Meaning: Done or characterized by careful, systematic, and organized methods or procedures; following a logical and orderly approach. Chinese Meaning: 有条理的，有方法的 Antonym(s): Haphazard, disorganized Synonym(s): Systematic, orderly, structured Sample sentence: The methodical approach to problem-solving allowed the team to identify and address issues in a thorough and efficient manner.

Answer 7

Type of word: Noun Meaning: 1. A long speech or presentation by a single person, often in a play, movie, or performance, where they express their thoughts, feelings, or ideas. 2. A conversation in which one person dominates the discussion by speaking at length. Chinese Meaning: 1. 独白，独角戏 2. 单方面的对话，独白 Antonym(s): Dialogue, conversation Synonym(s): Soliloquy, speech, discourse Sample sentence: 1. The actor delivered a powerful monologue that revealed the character's inner struggles. 2. Despite attempts to engage in a conversation, he continued with his monologue, barely allowing anyone else to speak.

Answer 8

Type of word: Verb (past tense of "sport") Meaning: 1. To wear or display something proudly, often referring to clothing, accessories, or items meant for decoration. 2. To engage in a particular activity or behavior, especially in a playful or carefree manner. Chinese Meaning: 1. 穿戴，佩戴 2. 进行，展示 Antonym(s): Concealed, hid Synonym(s): Wore, displayed, exhibited Sample sentence: 1. She sported a vibrant red dress to the party, catching everyone's attention. 2. The children sported big smiles as they played games at the park.

Answer 9

Type of word: Verb (past tense of "whirl") Meaning: 1. To spin or rotate rapidly in a circular motion. 2. To move swiftly or suddenly in a turning or spinning motion. Chinese Meaning: 1. 旋转，打转 2. 急速移动，突然旋转 Antonym(s): Still, stationary Synonym(s): Spun, rotated, revolved Sample sentence: 1. The dancer's skirt whirled around her as she twirled on stage. 2. The leaves whirled in the wind, creating a mesmerizing pattern of motion.

Answer 10

Type of word: Phrase Meaning: Describing an appearance or manner that strongly suggests a significant level of discontent, dissatisfaction, or unhappiness; often used to convey a negative or dissatisfied demeanor. Chinese Meaning: 看起来非常不满的样子 Antonym(s): Contented, satisfied manner Synonym(s): Unhappy appearance, displeased fashion Sample sentence: Despite his efforts to appear cheerful, his furrowed brows and tense posture seemed like a most disgruntled fashion.

Answer 11

Type of word: Verb (present participle of "materialize") Meaning: 1. To become actual or real; to take physical form or substance, often from being previously only a concept or idea. 2. To appear suddenly or unexpectedly, often in a visible or tangible form. Chinese Meaning: 1. 具体化，实现 2. 出现，显现 Antonym(s): Disappearing, vanishing Synonym(s): Appearing, manifesting, actualizing Sample sentence: 1. The project was finally materializing after months of planning and preparation. 2. The ghostly figure began materializing in the mist, sending a shiver down her spine.

Answer 12

Type of word: Verb Meaning: To reveal or disclose information, especially something that was previously kept secret, private, or confidential; to make something known that was previously hidden. Chinese Meaning: 泄露，透露 Antonym(s): Conceal, withhold Synonym(s): Reveal, disclose, impart Sample sentence: She hesitated to divulge her true feelings, unsure of how they would be received by others.

Answer 13

Type of word: Verb (past tense of "sulk") Meaning: To show resentment, displeasure, or bad mood by withdrawing, being silent, or being uncommunicative; to pout or be sulky. Chinese Meaning: 生气，闷闷不乐 Antonym(s): Cheerful, content Synonym(s): Brooded, moped, glowered Sample sentence: After not getting the present he wanted, he sulked in his room for the rest of the evening.

Answer 14

Type of word: Adjective or Verb (past tense of "classify") Meaning: Adjective: Categorized or sorted into specific groups or classes based on shared characteristics or criteria. Verb: To arrange, organize, or categorize things into specific groups or classes based on their similarities. Chinese Meaning: Adjective: 分类的，归类的 Verb: 分类，归类 Antonym(s): Unsorted, uncategorized Synonym(s): Categorized, grouped, organized Sample sentence: Adjective: The documents were labeled with classified markings to indicate their confidentiality. Verb: She spent hours classifying the books in her library according to genre and author.

Answer 15

"Eyes-only" is a term often used to indicate that certain information or documents are meant to be viewed by only specific individuals, typically those with authorized access. It's a security designation used to restrict access to sensitive or confidential information. Example: "This document is marked 'eyes-only' for the senior management team." The term is derived from the idea that only the designated individuals should be allowed to see the content, using their eyes exclusively.

Answer 16

"Up the spout" is an informal idiom that means something is ruined, failed, or not working as expected. It can also refer to something that has gone wrong or is in a state of disarray. Example: "All our plans for the weekend went up the spout when it started raining heavily." It's worth noting that this phrase is often used in casual conversation and may not be suitable for formal writing or situations.

Answer 17

Type of word: Noun (plural form of "query") Meaning: Questions or inquiries seeking information, clarification, or explanation about something; requests for further details or answers. Chinese Meaning: 查询，疑问 Antonym(s): Answers, solutions Synonym(s): Questions, inquiries, doubts Sample sentence: The customer support team responded to the customers' queries promptly, addressing their concerns and providing assistance.

Answer 18

Type of word: Verb (past tense of "retort") Meaning: 1. To respond to a remark, comment, or question in a sharp, witty, or clever manner; to reply with a quick and often cutting or sarcastic comeback. 2. To reply or answer something in a direct and forceful way. Chinese Meaning: 1. 反驳，回嘴 2. 回答，答复 Antonym(s): Agree, concur Synonym(s): Responded, answered, replied Sample sentence: 1. When he criticized her work, she retorted with a clever remark that left him speechless. 2. "I never said that!" she retorted defensively in response to his accusation.

Answer 19

Type of word: Adverb Meaning: In a doubtful or uncertain manner; with skepticism, suspicion, or hesitation about the truth, reliability, or correctness of something. Chinese Meaning: 怀疑地，疑惑地 Antonym(s): Confidently, unquestionably Synonym(s): Skeptically, uncertainly, suspiciously Sample sentence: She looked at the stranger dubiously, unsure if she should trust his explanation.