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Schizophrenia: noun [uncountable]
a serious mental illness in which someone's thoughts and feelings are not based on what is really happening around them.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia: noun [uncountable]
a serious mental illness in which someone's thoughts and feelings are not based on what is really happening around them.
Reckon
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Reckon: verb [transitive not in progressive]
Definition:
1. spoken especially British English to think or suppose something.
2. to guess a number or amount, without calculating it exactly.
3. [usually passive] to think that someone or something is a particular kind of person or thing.
Chorus
The source of picture:http://chorus-nnsu.ru/images/chorus.jpg
Chorus: noun [countable] verb [transitive]
Definition:
noun
1. the part of a song that is repeated after each EVRSE.
2. a large group of people who sing together [= choir].
3. a piece of music written to be sung by a large group of people.
4. a group of singers, dancers, or actors who act together in a show but do not have the main parts.
5. a chorus of thanks/disapproval/protest etc something that a lot of people all say at the same time.
6. in chorus if people say something in chorus, they say the same thing at the same time.
verb
if people chorus something, they say it at the same time.
Naive
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Naive: adjective
Definition:
not having much experience of how complicated life is, so that you trust people too much and believe that good things will always happen.
Disproportionate
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Disproportionate: adjective
Definition:
too much or too little in relation to something else.
Idiosyncrasy
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Idiosyncrasy: noun
Definition:
1. an unusual habit or way of behaving that someone has.
2. an unusual or unexpected feature that something has.
Rehearse
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Rehearse: verb
1. [intransitive and transitive] to practise or make people practise something such as a play or concert in order to prepare for a public performance.
2. [transitive] to practise something that you plan to say to someone.
3. [transitive] formal to repeat an opinion that has often been expressed before.
Devastating
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Devastating: adjective
Definition:
1. badly damaging or destroying something.
2. making someone feel extremely sad or shocked.
3. very impressive or effective.
4. literary extremely attractive.
Slacker
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Slacker: noun [countable]
Definition:
someone who is lazy and does not do all the work they should - used to show disapproval.
Addicted
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Addicted: adjective
Definition:
1. unable to stop taking a harmful substance, especially a drug.
2. liking something so much that you do not want to stop doing it or having it.
Hangover
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Hangover: noun [countable]
Definition:
1. a pain in your head and a feeling of sickness that you get the day after you have drunk too much alcohol.
2. a hangover from something something from the past that still exists or happens but is no longer necessary or useful
Threesome
The source of picture:http://www.impawards.com/1994/threesome_ver1.html
Summary：
Produced in 1994 and Directed by Andrew Fleming and three main characters were respectively performed by Lara Flynn Boyle as Alex, Stephen Baldwin Starring Stuart and Josh Charles for Eddy.
College girl Alex was assigned to a male dormitory by mistakes, with the mild-tempered Eddy and Jock Stuart. They made an agreement that they will maintain their status quo not involving in a dual relationship to protect their pure friendship as a trio team. The funny thing in the movie is Alex falls for the She-male Eddy who have a crush for Stuart， and Stuart want to be with Alex badly. In the end they drifted apart and lived a separate life, with Alex stayed single, Stuart got married and Eddy found his boyfriend.
Analysis：
The Threesome is a hilarious movie and time killing movie but as Wiki quotes:
"Upon release, the film received negative reviews. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 26% of critics gave Threesome positive reviews, based on 23 reviews. Critics such as Roger Ebert felt that film was unfunny, and that "Like many kids their age, these three are more bold in talk than action, and the movie sounds right; it sounds like undergraduate human dialogue, intended to shock, to liberate, to amuse."
My understanding as an international student will reckon this movie as an absolute incomprehensible subject to tease about in U.S, and trio living in the same dorm is considered crossing the moral line and the movie theme seems a bit lacking reality foundation, or a bit too much fantasy of the director.
Reaction:
It's a movie released in the early 1990s and it helped to pave the way for more openness in American movie culture about human sexuality and more positive portrayals of a Gay Character. And believe it or not, the Critics are more giving a negative feedback, and audience doesn't favor that much of a movie that loses real touch of campus life.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Arrow
The source of picture:Arrow: noun [countable]
Definition:
1. a weapon usually made from a thin straight piece of wood with a sharp point at one end, that you shoot with a BOW.
2. a sign in the shape of an arrow, used to show direction.
Contrast
The source of picture:http://www.rsiphotos.com/images/photos/ContrastTriangle2b-2.jpg
Contrast: noun,verb
Definition:
(noun):1. [uncountable and countable] a difference between people, ideas, situations, things etc that are being compared.
2. [countable] something that is very different from something else.
3. [uncountable] the differences in colour, or between light and dark, that an artist uses in paintings or photographs to make a particular effect.
(verb):1. [intransitive] if two things contrast, the difference between them is very easy to see and is sometimes surprising.
2. [transitive] to compare two things, ideas, people etc to show how different they are from each other.
Self-esteem
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Self-esteem: noun
Definition:
the feeling of being satisfied with your own abilities, and that you deserve to be liked or respected .
Exhaustion
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Exhaustion: noun [uncountable]
Definition:
1. extreme tiredness.
2. when all of something has been used.
Alarm
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Alarm: noun,verb
Definition:
(noun):1. [countable] a piece of equipment that makes a loud noise to warn you of danger.
2. [uncountable] a feeling of fear or worry because something bad or dangerous might happen.
3. [countable] an alarm clock.
(verb): [transitive]
to make someone feel worried or frightened.
Gravel
The source of picture:http://www.harwoodlandscaping.com/images/gravel2.jpg
Gravel: noun [uncountable]
Definition:
small stones, used to make a surface for paths, roads etc.
gravel pit (=a place where gravel is dug out of the ground)
Monday, April 6, 2009
Cramp
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Cramp: noun,verb
Definition:
(noun):1. [uncountable and countable] a severe pain that you get in part of your body when a muscle becomes too tight, making it difficult for you to move that part of your body.
2. [plural] severe pains in the stomach, especially the ones that women get when they.
(verb):1.[transitive] to prevent the development of someone or something
2. cramp somebody's stylein formal to prevent someone from behaving in the way they want to.
Apology
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Apology: noun
Definition:
1. [uncountable and countable] something that you say or write to show that you are sorry for doing something wrong.
2. [plural] a message that you send to a meeting to say that you will not be able to come to the meeting.
3. make your apologies to say that you are sorry but you have to leave.
4. [countable] literary a statement in which you defend something you believe in after it has been criticized by other people.
5. an apology for something a very bad example of something
Microscope
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Microscope: noun [countable]
Definition:
1. a scientific instrument that makes extremely small things look larger.
under/through a microscope
2. put something under the microscope to examine a situation very closely and carefully.
Bandage
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Bandage: noun,verb
Definition:
(noun): a narrow piece of cloth that you tie around a wound or around a part of the body that has been injured.
(verb): [transitive] to tie or cover a part of the body with a bandage.
Mosquito
The source of picture:http://www.topnews.in/health/files/mosquito_malaria.jpg
Mosquito: noun [countable]
Definition:
a small flying insect that sucks the blood of people and animals, sometimes spreading the disease MALARIA.
Exposure
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Exposure: noun
1. [uncountable] when someone is in a situation where they are not protected from something dangerous or unpleasant.
2. [uncountable] the action of showing the truth about someone or something, especially when it is bad.
3. [uncountable] the attention that someone or something gets from newspapers, television etc [= publicity]
4. [singular, uncountable] the chance to experience new ideas, ways of life etc.
5. [uncountable] the harmful effects on your body of being outside in very cold weather without protection.
6. [countable]
a) a length of film in a camera that is used to take a photograph.
b) the amount of time that light is allowed to enter the camera when taking a photograph.
7. [countable] the act of showing something that is usually hidden.
8. [uncountable and countable] the amount of financial risk that a company or person has.
9. [singular] the direction in which a building, hill etc faces.
Preoccupied
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Preoccupied: adejective
Definition:
thinking about something a lot, with the result that you do not pay attention to other things.
preoccupied with
Allegiance
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Allegiance: noun [uncountable and countable]
Definition:
loyalty to a leader, country, belief etc.
allegiance to
swear/pledge allegiance
switch/transfer allegiance
Cohesion
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Cohesion: noun [uncountable]
Definition:
1. if there is cohesion among a group of people, a set of ideas etc, all the parts or members of it are connected or related in a reasonable way to form a whole.
2. technical a close relationship, based on grammar or meaning, between two parts of a sentence or a larger piece of writing.
Enthusiastic
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Enthusiastic: adjective
Definition:
feeling or showing a lot of interest and excitement about something.
Other form:
—enthusiastically adverb
Suitcases
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Suitcases : noun [countable]
Definition:
a large case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and possessions when you travel.
Energy
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Energy: noun
Definition:
1. the physical and mental strength that makes you able to do things.
2. power that is used to provide heat, operate machines etc
3. a special power that some people believe exists in their bodies and in some buildings.
4. technical in physics, the ability that something has to work or move.
5. somebody's energies the effort and interest that you use to do things.
Conflict
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Conflict: noun verb
Definition:
noun:
1. [uncountable and countable] a state of disagreement or argument between people, groups, countries etc.
2. [uncountable and countable] fighting or a war
verb: [intransitive]
if two ideas, beliefs, opinions etc conflict, they cannot exist together or both be true
Procrastination
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procrastination: verb [intransitive]
Definition:
to delay doing something that you ought to do, usually because you do not want to do it [= put off]
Other form:
—procrastination noun [uncountable]
Disorganized
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Disorganized: adjective
Definition:
1. not arranged or planned in a clear order, or lacking any kind of plan or system [≠ well-organized]
2. someone who is disorganized is very bad at arranging or planning things [≠ organized]
Priest
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Priest: noun [countable]
Definition:
1. someone who is specially trained to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Christian church.
2. a man with religious duties and responsibilities in some non-Christian religions.
Flexible
The source of picture:http://www.dailyhaha.com/_pics/flexible_chick.htm
Flexible: adjective
Difinition:
1. a person, plan etc that is flexible can change or be changed easily to suit any new situation [≠ inflexible]
2. something that is flexible can bend or be bent easily.
Other form:
—flexibly adverb
Grasshopper
The source of picture:http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/grasshopper
Grasshopper : noun [countable]
Definition:
an insect that has long back legs for jumping and that makes short loud noises.
Savannah
The source of picture:http://www.softpedia.com/progScreenshots/Savannah-Safari-Screen-Saver-Screenshot-80188.html
Savannah: noun [uncountable and countable]
Definition:
a large flat area of grassy land, especially in Africa.
Ecosystem
The source of picture:http://www.scienceclarified.com/Di-El/Ecosystem.html
Ecosystem: noun [countable]
Difinition:
all the animals and plants in a particular area, and the way in which they are related to each other and to their environment .
Recommendation
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Recommendation: noun
Definition:
1. [countable] official advice given to someone, especially about what to do.
2. [uncountable] a suggestion to someone that they should choose a particular thing or person that you think is very good.
3. [countable] also letter of recommendation especially American English a formal letter or statement saying that someone would be a suitable person to do a job, take a course of study etc.
Suicide
The source of picture:http://passionateaboutblogging.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/suicide.png
Suicide: noun [uncountable and countable]
Definition:
1. the act of killing yourself.
2. political/economic suicide something you do that ruins your good position in politics or the economy.
Sentence:
1. More people commit suicide at Christmas than at any other time.
Rebellious
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Rebellious: adjective
Definition:
1. deliberately not obeying people in authority or rules of behaviour.
2. fighting against the government of your own country.
Sentence:
1. He's always had a rebellious streak .
Other form:
—rebelliously adverb
—rebelliousness noun [uncountable]
Saturday, April 4, 2009
The Breakfast Club
The source of picture:http://www.csie.nctu.edu.tw/%7Emovies/new/BreakfastClub.jpg
Summary:
Produced in 1985, the Breakfast Club is interpretated by movie commentators as “melodramatic, overacted, and simplistic.” Five high school students, all different stereotypes, meet in detention, where they pour their hearts out to each other, and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought. The film opens with a quote from David Bowie that just about sums the entire film up. Audiences are introduced to five kids spending eight hours of detention at Shermer High School in Illinois. They are: Andrew the Jock (Emilio Estevez), Brian the Nerd (Anthony Michael Hall), Bender the Criminal (Judd Nelson), Claire the Princess (Molly Ringwald), and Allison the Basketcase (Ally Sheedy). They are looked over by the school principal (Paul Gleason), who assigns them the task of writing a report on why they are here in detention and what they did to get there.
At last Andrew ended up with Allison on a campus puppy romance and the Princess developed a subtle feeling with Bender the Criminal. And they confided in each other about their problems with families and their unique feelings not as a parent regarded teenager, but as individual who has their thoughts and the need of love and respect.
Analysis:
But more it offered a scenario glimpse of high school life of U.S in 1980s, the angstful youth times with family originated problems, such as Bender the criminal suffered from a violent and alcoholic father with domestic violence and render him extremely rebellious. The Nerd Brian feels under trememdous pressure and almost preparing to have a handgun suicide, which was poked fun by other 4 guys during the cast of group of five conversation as,
Nerd’s geek characters and weird obssession of wondering his virginity is not giving him maturity confidence, which could be seen during the show and he gradually get out of the shadow. The Basketcase Allison, an outcast, she tried to be self protective with a “ compulsive lying symdrome” cooked up a lot of spicy humors in the movie, which in a tricky fashion she induced the Princess Claire announcing she is a virgin.. A lot of lines was considered classic as a good reflection of the mid 1980 high school life. And according to the sources of IMDB, many gave a high recommendation of this movie, because it gives a developmental depiction of high school students personality, and the viewers could feel being related to it and find the original prototype of each character in real life.
But more we could say it also reflect to a certain degree of failure of family education with school system, and family issues always become a disturbing factor or intriguing factor for character development. And as a teenager, being respected as an individual and equally treated is always sparkling ideas in the movie, teenagers are no only kids who should be submissive, but they are independent thinking individuals
Reaction:
Well, as far as we could hear it over the cyber space. People there consider it as one of the best teenage movies, and offers a true 1980s students picture, their lives, their problems and especially as a reflection about the US kids family problems. It is favored by a lot of Audiences and the notion of the sequels were even brought onto the table, and people who really aprreciate the movie feels lucky there is not a sequel coming, because they realize it is a good piece of movie for young people today to compare and older people to ponder over their good old time. It brings the audience who have been there (the high school times) and who are there( those of today’s high schools) to understand better about life in a school, it’s where people get from a small society called family to a school then getting ultimately into the real society, and one detention day’s life in Sherman High captures those small and memorable elements for teenager viewers and those who once was . The reaction is positive and recommendations for people of all ages.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Etiquette
The source of picture:businesswithgermans.com/Documents/Etiquette.html
Etiquette: Noun [uncountable]
Definition: the formal rules for polite behaviour in society or in a particular group
Sentence: strict rules of professional etiquette
Humility
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Humility: Noun [uncountable]
Definition:
the quality of not being too proud about yourself - use this to show approval [= modesty; ↪ humble]
Launch
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Launch: Noun, Verb
Definition:
Noun [countable]
1. when a new product, book etc is made available or made known
2. a large boat with a motor
3. when a weapon or spacecraft is sent into the sky or into space
Verb [transitive]
1. START SOMETHING to start something, usually something big or important
2. PRODUCT to make a new product, book etc available for sale for the first time
3. BOAT to put a boat or ship into the water
4. SKY/SPACE to send a weapon or spacecraft into the sky or into space
5. COMPUTER to make a computer program start [= open]
6. launch yourself forwards/up/from etc to jump up and forwards into the air with a lot of energy
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Despair
The source of picture:http://www.bestfoto.com/Galleries/Gallery_024/Despair-4040.jpg
Despair: noun [uncountable] verb [intransitive]
1. a feeling that you have no hope at all.
2. be the despair of somebody old-fashioned to make someone feel very worried, upset, or unhappy.
3. to feel that there is no hope at all.
Glum
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Glum: adjective
Definition:
glum comparative glummer, superlative glummest
if someone is glum, they feel unhappy and do not talk a lot [= gloomy]
if someone is glum, they feel unhappy and do not talk a lot [= gloomy]
—glumly adverb
—glumness noun [uncountable]
Disturb
The source of picture:http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/d/do_not_disturb_gifts.aspDisturb: verb [transitive]
Definition:
1. INTERRUPT to interrupt someone so that they cannot continue what they are doing
2.WORRY to make someone feel worried or upset
3.MOVE to move something or change its position
4.CHANGE to change a normal situation in a way that causes problems
5.disturb the peace law to behave in a noisy and unpleasant way in public
Squid
The source of picture: http://www.ldoceonline.com/picture/media.html?path=248417.jpg
Squid: noun [countable]
Definition: a sea creature with a long soft body and ten arms around its mouth
Ranch
The source of picture: www.lakeranch.de/lake-ranch-panorama-020620.jpg
Ranch:noun [countable]
Definition:
1. a very large farm in the western US and Canada where sheep, cattle, or horses are bred
2. a ranch house
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