English Flashcards

Question

Asian Australian

Answer 1

you don't have to attend late-night meetings! You have a good time zone!(being sarcastic)

Answer 2

saying was supposed to

Answer 3

if you want: 1. yes, I'd love one! 2. that would be nice! if you don't want: 1. that's sweet of you, but I'm ok. Thanks. 2. I'm appreciated it, but I'm good for now.

Answer 4

slice: cut something into flat pieces. (slice the mushrooms) mince: cut food into small, fine pieces (mince beef) shred: cut food into thin strips (shredded lettuce) chop: cut food into smaller, irregular pieces. (chop the onion)

Answer 5

1. show suprise=really? that's surprising. 2. being sarcastic=of course, that's obvious

Answer 6

有自动清洁的功能

Answer 7

1. the doctors brought him back to life. 2. spring brings the garden back to life 3.the music brought the party back to life

Answer 8

do u have any plans this week?

Answer 9

funny: that joke was really funny. fun: the party was so much fun. hilarious: extremely funny

Answer 10

“Upright” can have different meanings depending on the context: 1. As an adjective: • “The statue stands upright.” (Position: vertical, not leaning) • “He is an upright person.” (Moral: honest and principled) 2. As an adverb: • “She sat upright in her chair.” (Sitting or standing straight) 3. As a noun: • “The piano is an upright.” (Refers to an upright piano) Do you have a specific sentence you want to use it in?

Answer 11

“Nostril” refers to one of the two openings of the nose. • Example sentences: • “He flared his nostrils in anger.” • “Cold air rushed into my nostrils as I stepped outside.” • “She got a nose piercing on her left nostril.” Let me know if you need a more specific usage!

Answer 12

“Sinuses” refer to the air-filled cavities in the skull, located around the nose and eyes. • Example sentences: • “My sinuses feel congested due to allergies.” • “The doctor said my sinuses are inflamed, causing my headache.” • “Drinking warm tea can help clear your sinuses.” Let me know if you need a specific use!

Answer 13

“Sinusitis” refers to inflammation of the sinuses, often caused by an infection, allergies, or other factors. • Example sentences: • “I have sinusitis, so my nose feels blocked and I have a headache.” • “Chronic sinusitis can last for several weeks or even months.” • “The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat my bacterial sinusitis.” Let me know if you need a different way to use it!

Answer 14

A “chesty cough” refers to a cough that produces mucus or phlegm, often caused by respiratory infections like bronchitis or a cold. It feels like there’s congestion in the chest. • Example sentences: • “I have a chesty cough and feel a lot of mucus in my throat.” • “A chesty cough can be treated with expectorants to help clear the phlegm.” • “Drinking warm tea with honey may help soothe a chesty cough.” Let me know if you need a different way to use it!

Answer 15

“Cough” and “coughing” are related but used differently: 1. “Cough” (noun) – A single instance or the general condition • “I have a bad cough.” • “His cough is getting worse.” 2. “Cough” (verb) – The action of coughing (used in present/simple past) • “I cough a lot when I have a cold.” • “She coughed all night.” 3. “Coughing” (present participle/gerund) – Ongoing action or a general habit • “He is coughing a lot today.” (Continuous action) • “Coughing too much can hurt your throat.” (Gerund, used as a noun) Let me know if you need further clarification!

Answer 16

The phrase "mind's eye" refers to a person's ability to visualize things mentally, like imagining scenes, objects, or memories without physically seeing them. It describes the power of imagination or inner vision. Examples: "In my mind's eye, I can still see the house where I grew up." "Writers use their mind’s eye to create vivid stories and settings." "Close your eyes and picture a beach in your mind’s eye."

Answer 17

he has so much rizz, he can make anyone laugh and feel special. he tried to rizz up/flirt with the new girl, but she wasn't interested

Answer 18

Fatigue (n.) – Extreme tiredness or exhaustion. Example: “I’ve been experiencing a lot of/extreme fatigue due to my cold.”

Answer 19

Catch up on (phrasal verb) – To do something that you have not been able to do earlier. Example: “I need to catch up on my assignments since I was sick.”

Answer 20

Under the weather (idiom) – Feeling slightly sick. Example: “I’ve been feeling under the weather all day.”

Answer 21

Stamina (n.) – The ability to sustain physical or mental effort over a long period of time. Example: “I need to improve my stamina to keep up with my studies and activities.”

Answer 22

Burnout (n.) – Physical or mental exhaustion caused by overwork or stress. Example: “I’m worried about experiencing burnout if I keep pushing myself too hard.”

Answer 23

Take a toll (idiom) – To have a negative effect or impact on someone or something. Example: “The lack of sleep is starting to take a toll on my health.”

Answer 24

uncountable

Answer 25

Procrastination (n.) – The act of delaying or postponing something. Example: “Procrastination is a big challenge for me when I have many assignments.”

Answer 26

Overwhelmed (adj.) – Feeling emotionally or mentally exhausted due to too much work or responsibility. Example: “I felt overwhelmed with all the tasks I had to complete last week.”

Answer 27

Push through (phrasal verb) – To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges. Example: “Even though I’m tired, I need to push through and finish my assignment.”

Answer 28

What’s this dish? What’s this called? What’s in this dish? Does it have any vegetables/meat/seafood/nuts/dairy? How is this cooked? Is this fried, grilled or baked? Is this dish meat-free

Answer 29

“Fair enough” 是一个常见的口语表达，意思大致是 “有道理”、“可以接受” 或 “说得过去”，取决于语境。常见用法 & 例句 1. 表示理解和接受（即使不同意，但可以接受） • “I don’t really like the plan, but if everyone agrees, fair enough.” （我不是很喜欢这个计划，但如果大家都同意，那就行吧。） 2. 表示认可或觉得合理 • “You want to leave early because of the weather? Fair enough.” （你想因为天气原因早点走？合理。） 3. 表示让步或妥协 • “I wish we could go out tonight, but I understand you’re tired. Fair enough.” （我希望我们今晚能出去，但我理解你累了，那好吧。）语气和适用场景 • 适合口语交流，尤其是在非正式场合。 • 语气可以是随和、理解，也可能带点无奈（取决于语境）。你是在哪个场景看到这个短语的？需要更具体的解释吗？

Answer 30

“闯红灯”可以用以下英语表达： 1. 直接表达（最常见） • “Run a red light”（闯红灯） • 例句: “He got a ticket for running a red light.”（他因闯红灯被开了罚单。） 2. 其他表达 • “Go through a red light”（穿过红灯） • 例句: “It’s dangerous to go through a red light.”（闯红灯很危险。） • “Jump a red light”（英式英语，意思相同） • 例句: “He was fined for jumping a red light.”（他因闯红灯被罚款。） “闯黄灯” 也可以说 “run a yellow light”，但在不同国家的交通法规中，黄灯是否违法可能有所不同。你是想用在哪种情境下？需要更具体的表达吗？

Answer 31

Indie artist

Answer 32

“Be about to” 是一个常用的短语，表示 “即将做某事” 或 “马上做某事”，通常指的是即将发生的动作或事件。它常用来描述一个即将发生的、计划好的动作。结构： be + about to + 动词原形用法 & 例句： 1. 即将发生的事情 • “I’m about to leave the house.” （我即将离开房子。） • “The movie is about to start.” （电影马上开始。） 2. 即将做某事 • “She’s about to give a speech.” （她即将发表演讲。） • “They are about to make an important decision.” （他们即将做出一个重要决定。） 3. 用在否定句中（表示某事不会发生） • “I’m not about to tell you my secret.” （我不会告诉你我的秘密。） • “We’re not about to cancel the event.” （我们不会取消这个活动。）这个短语非常实用，可以用来表达临近发生的事件或行动！你想用它来造句吗？我可以帮你检查。

Answer 33

“Pass down” 是一个短语动词，意思是 “传递” 或 “传承”，通常指的是将某物、知识、习惯等从一代人传递给另一代人，或者将某物传递给下一个人。用法 & 例句： 1. 传递物品或遗产 • “She passed down her grandmother’s necklace to her daughter.” （她把祖母的项链传给了她的女儿。） • “The tradition has been passed down for generations.” （这个传统已经传承了好几代。） 2. 传授知识或经验 • “He passed down his skills to the next generation of carpenters.” （他将自己的技能传授给了下一代木匠。） • “The elders pass down their wisdom to the younger members of the tribe.” （长者将他们的智慧传授给部落的年轻人。） 3. 在家庭或文化中传递信息或价值观 • “The family recipes have been passed down through the generations.” （这些家庭食谱已经代代相传。）结构： pass down + 名词（通常是遗产、传统、知识等）或 pass something down (to someone)（将某物传给某人）这个短语常用来表达代际之间的传承或分享。如果你有例句想练习，可以告诉我！

Answer 34

传染的英文是 “infect” 或 “contagious”，具体取决于上下文。 1. Infect • “Infect” 用来表示疾病或病毒的传播，通常指病原体侵入体内并使人得病。 • Example: “The virus can infect anyone who comes into contact with the contaminated surface.” （这种病毒可以感染任何接触到被污染表面的人的人。） 2. Contagious • “Contagious” 指的是可以传播的，具有传染性的，通常用于形容一种病或状态容易通过接触传播。 • Example: “Flu is highly contagious during the first few days of infection.” （流感在感染的前几天非常具有传染性。） 3. Other related terms • “Transmission” – 传染，指的是病原体如何从一个人传递到另一个人。 • Example: “The transmission of the disease occurs through direct contact.” （这种病的传播通过直接接触发生。） • “Spread” – 传播，表示病原体的扩散过程。 • Example: “The disease spread quickly through the community.” （这种疾病迅速在社区中传播。）你想用“传染”这个词在句子中表达什么吗？我可以帮你检查。

Answer 35

“Worth” 和 “worthy” 都是用来表示某物或某人具有价值或值得某事，但它们的用法和含义有所不同。 1. Worth • “Worth” 通常作为名词、形容词或介词使用，表示某物具有某种价值、价格或重要性。 • 作为名词: “Worth” 表示某物的价值、价格或重要性。 • Example: “The painting is worth a lot of money.” （这幅画值很多钱。） • 作为形容词: “Worth” 表示某事值得做或值得关注，通常与**“of”**连用。 • Example: “This book is worth reading.” （这本书值得阅读。） • 作为介词: “Worth” 后面跟名词或动名词，表示某事的价值。 • Example: “He is worth millions.” （他值数百万。） 2. Worthy • “Worthy” 是形容词，用来描述某人或某事值得尊敬、值得注意或值得拥有某种特质，通常与**“of”**连用。 • Example: “She is worthy of praise.” （她值得表扬。） • Example: “The hero is worthy of our admiration.” （这个英雄值得我们钦佩。）总结： • Worth: 强调某物或某人具有某种价值，常用于表达价格或值得做某事。 • Worthy: 强调某人或某事值得获得某种特质或尊重。如果你有例句想练习，随时告诉我！

Answer 36

“Masculinity” 是名词，指的是与男性身份、男性特质或男性行为相关的特征、质量或状态。它通常用于描述社会或文化上认为典型的男性特质，如力量、勇气、领导力等。用法和含义： 1. 传统上与男性相关的特质或行为： • Example: “The movie explores the concept of masculinity in modern society.” （这部电影探讨了现代社会中男性气概的概念。） 2. 社会对男性的期望： • Example: “Many cultures have specific expectations of masculinity.” （许多文化对男性气概有具体的期望。） 3. 与女性气质的对比： “Masculinity” 通常与 “femininity”（女性气质）相对，强调的是男性化的特征。 • Example: “Some argue that masculinity is a social construct.” （有些人认为男性气概是社会构建的。）例句： • “He is often praised for his masculinity and strength.” （他因男性气概和力量而常常受到赞扬。） • **“Masculinity can mean different

Answer 37

“Humiliated” 是形容词，指的是某人因羞耻、尴尬或被贬低而感到屈辱、丢脸或非常难堪。通常是因为他人让某人感觉低人一等，或使其感到不被尊重或被侮辱。例句： • “She felt humiliated when her mistake was pointed out in front of everyone.” （当她的错误在大家面前被指出时，她感到非常羞辱。） • “He was humiliated by the harsh criticism he received.” （他因为受到严厉的批评而感到羞耻。）相关词汇： • Humiliate (动词) - 使某人感到羞耻或尴尬 • Example: “The bully humiliated the other students.” （那个恶霸使其他学生感到羞耻。） • Humiliation (名词) - 被羞辱或尴尬的状态 • Example: “The humiliation she experienced at work was difficult to forget.” （她在工作中遭受的羞辱让她很难忘记。）如果你有更多问题或需要进一步的例句，随时告诉我！

Answer 38

“Vogue” 是一个名词和形容词，通常与时尚和流行趋势相关。 1. 名词 (Vogue) 作为名词时，“vogue” 意思是时尚、流行，特别是指一段时间内被大众广泛接受和追随的风格或趋势。 • 例句: • “In the 1980s, neon colors were in vogue.” （在1980年代，霓虹色是流行的。） • “The fashion designer set the vogue for the upcoming season.” （这位时装设计师为即将到来的季节设定了时尚潮流。） 2. 形容词 (Vogue) 作为形容词时，“vogue” 用来描述某物正在流行，符合时尚潮流。 • 例句: • “That style of clothing is very vogue right now.” （那种服装风格现在非常流行。） 3. 其他用法 “Vogue” 还可以作为一个品牌名称，例如著名的时尚杂志 “Vogue”，它涵盖了时尚、文化和美学。 • 例句: • “She appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine.” （她出现在《Vogue》杂志的封面上。）总的来说，“vogue” 指的是流行趋势或时尚，尤其是在服装和文化领域。如果你想了解更多用法或例句，随时告诉我！

Answer 39

拉窗帘 in English is “draw the curtains” or “pull the curtains”. Pronunciation: • Draw: /drɔː/ (Pronounced: draw) • Pull: /pʊl/ (Pronounced: pool) Meaning: • Draw the curtains or pull the curtains means to open or close the curtains by pulling them across a window, typically to block out light or to provide privacy. Examples: 1. “Can you draw the curtains? The sun is too bright.” (你能拉窗帘吗？太阳太亮了。) 2. “I pulled the curtains shut to block out the cold wind.” (我拉上窗帘，以阻挡寒冷的风。) Let me know if you’d like more examples or further explanation!

Answer 40

Here’s how to say 拉开窗帘 and 关上窗帘 in English: 拉开窗帘 (Open the curtains) • Pronunciation: Open: /ˈoʊpən/ (Pronounced: oh-puhn) Curtains: /ˈkɜːrtənz/ (Pronounced: kur-tnz) 关上窗帘 (Close the curtains) • Pronunciation: Close: /kloʊz/ (Pronounced: klohz) Curtains: /ˈkɜːrtənz/ (Pronounced: kur-tnz) Examples: 1. “Can you open the curtains? I need some light in the room.” (你能拉开窗帘吗？我需要一些光线进来。) 2. “Please close the curtains before you go to bed.” (睡觉前请关上窗帘。) Let me know if you’d like to practice more!

Answer 41

1. Follow up with (someone) → 和某人跟进、继续联系 Used when you are checking in or continuing a conversation with a specific person. Examples: • “I need to follow up with my professor about the assignment.” (我需要和教授跟进作业的事情。) • “She followed up with the HR manager after the interview.” (她在面试后跟 HR 经理进行了跟进。) 2. Follow up on (something) → 跟进某件事、继续关注某个话题 Used when referring to a specific task, issue, or topic that needs further attention. Examples: • “Can you follow up on the client’s request?” (你能跟进客户的请求吗？) • “I’m following up on the email I sent last week.” (我在跟进上周发送的邮件。) Summary • Follow up with + 人 → 和某人跟进 • Follow up on + 事情 → 跟进某件事

Answer 42

Examples: 1. “I will repay the money next week.” (我下周会还钱。) 2. “Can you pay me back the $50 I lent you?” (你能还我借给你的 50 美元吗？) 3. “He returned the money to his friend as promised.” (他按承诺把钱还给了朋友。)

Answer 43

Join vs. Join in vs. Participate in vs. Attend vs. Sign up for vs. Register for Pronunciation: • Join: /dʒɔɪn/ (joyn) • Join in: /dʒɔɪn ɪn/ (joyn in) • Participate in: /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt ɪn/ (par-tis-i-payt in) • Attend: /əˈtɛnd/ (uh-tend) • Sign up for: /saɪn ʌp fɔːr/ (sign up for) • Register for: /ˈrɛdʒɪstər fɔːr/ (rej-uh-ster for) 1. Join Meaning: To become a member of a group or organization, or to participate in something. • Example: • “I want to join the club.” (我想加入这个俱乐部。) • “She joined the conversation.” (她加入了谈话。) 2. Join in Meaning: To participate or become involved in an activity that is already happening. • Example: • “Would you like to join in the game?” (你想加入这场游戏吗？) • “He joined in the discussion after the meeting started.” (他在会议开始后加入了讨论。) 3. Participate in Meaning: To take part in an activity or event. It’s a more formal way of saying “join.” • Example: • “I will participate in the conference next week.” (我下周将参加那个会议。) • “They participated in the charity run.” (他们参加了慈善跑步活动。) 4. Attend Meaning: To be present at an event or activity. It is often used for events like classes, meetings, or concerts. • Example: • “I will attend the meeting tomorrow.” (我明天会参加那个会议。) • “She attends classes at the university.” (她在大学上课。) 5. Sign up for Meaning: To officially enroll or register for something (like a class, event, or service). • Example: • “I signed up for the cooking class.” (我报名参加了烹饪班。) • “She signed up for the yoga session.” (她报名参加了瑜伽课程。) 6. Register for Meaning: Similar to “sign up for,” but it often implies a more formal or official process. • Example: • “I need to register for the course before the deadline.” (我需要在截止日期之前注册这门课程。) • “He registered for the marathon online.” (他在线上注册了马拉松比赛。) Summary of Differences: • Join: General term for becoming part of something. • Join in: Participating in an ongoing activity. • Participate in: Formal or active involvement in an event or activity. • Attend: Being present at an event or gathering. • Sign up for: Officially enrolling or registering, often for a class or event. • Register for: Formal process of enrolling or signing up for something. Would you like further clarification or examples? 😊

Answer 44

**Nerve-wracking** **Pronunciation**: - **/ˈnɜːrv ˌrækɪŋ/** - (Pronounced: **nerv-rak-ing**) **Meaning**: Something that is **very stressful, anxiety-inducing, or makes you extremely nervous**. **Examples**: 1. **"Waiting for the exam results was nerve-wracking."** (等待考试结果的过程令人紧张不安。) 2. **"Public speaking can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people."** (对于很多人来说，公开演讲是个让人非常紧张的经历。) 3. **"Driving in heavy traffic is always nerve-wracking for me."** (在拥挤的交通中开车对我来说总是很让人紧张。) Would you like more examples or explanations? 😊

Answer 45

Worth Pronunciation: • Worth: /wɜːrθ/ (wur-th) Meaning of Worth: 1. Value or Importance • Meaning: The value of something in terms of money, quality, or significance. • Examples: • “This painting is worth a lot of money.” (这幅画值很多钱。) • “She is worth listening to.” (她值得倾听。) 2. Deserving • Meaning: If something or someone is worth something, they deserve it. • Examples: • “This book is worth reading.” (这本书值得读。) • “It’s worth trying to learn a new language.” (学习一门新语言是值得尝试的。) 3. The Amount of Value or Price • Meaning: The equivalent amount of something in terms of money or effort. • Examples: • “The car is worth $10,000.” (这辆车值1万美元。) • “She paid the worth of the items in cash.” (她支付了这些物品的价值，都是现金。) Usage: • Worth + noun (Value/Price) • “The concert tickets are worth $50.” (这张音乐会票值50美元。) • Be worth + verb-ing (Deserving of action) • “This movie is worth watching.” (这部电影值得观看。) • Worth it (Something is valuable or rewarding) • “The effort was worth it.” (这份努力是值得的。) Would you like to explore more phrases with “worth”? 😊

Answer 46

Translation: “她配不上他” or “她高攀不上他” (Used to imply that she is too good for him.) Meaning: The phrase “out of someone’s league” means that someone is considered to be much better (in terms of attractiveness, status, or other qualities) than the person they’re involved with or interested in. Example Sentences: • “She is out of his league, but he still tries to impress her.” (她配不上他，但他仍然试图让她印象深刻。) • “He’s a great guy, but she’s out of his league.” (他是个很棒的男生，但她配不上他。) Would you like more phrases or examples? 😊

Answer 47

Translation: “公平，合理” or “说得对” (Used to acknowledge that something makes sense or is reasonable.) Meaning: “Fair enough” is a phrase used to express agreement or acceptance of something, typically when someone provides a valid point or explanation, even if it’s not what you expected. Example Sentences: • “I don’t think we should go out tonight.” “Fair enough, I understand.” (我觉得我们今晚不该出去。) “公平，理解。” • “He’s been really busy lately, so he couldn’t help us.” “Fair enough.” (他最近真的很忙，所以他不能帮我们。) “合理。” Would you like more examples or explanations? 😊

Answer 48

Landscaper Pronunciation: • Landscaper: /ˈlændˌskeɪpər/ (land-skay-per) Meaning: A landscaper is a person who designs, creates, or maintains the outdoor features of a property, such as gardens, lawns, trees, shrubs, and other natural elements. Example Sentences: • “The landscaper helped us design the garden for our new house.” (景观设计师帮我们设计了新房子的花园。) • “We hired a landscaper to plant new trees and flowers in our backyard.” (我们聘请了一位景观设计师来在我们的后院种植新树和花卉。) Would you like more related words or examples? 😊

Answer 49

Healing Pronunciation: • Healing: /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ (hee-ling) Meaning: 1. The process of recovery or becoming healthy again (either physically or emotionally). • Examples: • “After the surgery, his healing process took several months.” (手术后，他的恢复过程花了好几个月。) • “Talking to someone can help with emotional healing.” (和别人谈话有助于情感的恢复。) 2. Providing treatment or care to improve health or well-being. • Examples: • “She practices alternative healing methods like acupuncture and herbal medicine.” (她实践针灸和草药治疗等替代疗法。) • “The healing touch of the nurse made him feel much better.” (护士的治愈之手让他感觉好多了。) Usage in Sentences: • “The doctor said it would take time for the wound to heal properly.” (医生说伤口需要时间才能好好愈合。) • “She has a healing energy that makes everyone around her feel calm.” (她有一种治愈的能量，让她周围的每个人都感到平静。) Would you like more examples or synonyms? 😊

Answer 50

Translation: “Nature is the best medicine.” or “Nature is a cure-all.” Meaning: This phrase implies that spending time in nature or connecting with natural surroundings can have a healing or therapeutic effect on the mind and body, just like medicine does. Example Sentences: • “After a long week of stress, I went for a hike in the forest. Nature is the best medicine.” (经过一周的压力后，我去森林里远足。大自然是最好的良药。) • “Spending time by the beach has a calming effect on me. Nature truly is a cure-all.” (待在海滩上的时间让我感到平静。大自然真的是万灵药。) Would you like to explore other similar expressions? 😊

English Flashcards

(181 cards)