SRC 201212－部落格名稱

SRC 201212

every ... for ...

The bus will return to Caldrea every 30 days for three months.

within the range

He found out that his body mass index (BMI) is 19, well within the range considered healthy, but he would like to get it lower.

classified ads

I'm actually looking at the classified ads.

work

I have a lot of work to do.
My cousin is looking for work. = My cousin is looking for a job.
A person might be out of work. = A person might be out of a job.
I need to go to work.
I get off work every day at six o'clock.
They are at work on a new dictionary.
He is making a study of Shakespeare's works.
Building roads, schools and water pipe are public works.

cater

The restaurant that catered the wedding benquet is famous in our town.

engaged

Tina has been engaged in charity work for many years.
Patrick is deeply engaged in the development of new computer games.

underlying

Doctors could not determine the underlying cause of Andrew's medical condition.
Although lawmakrs gave several reasons for their new proposals, the underlying issue was never mentioned.

the new black

Designers say that brown is the new black.
Sitting is sort of new smoking.
40 is the new 30. 30 is the new 20.

obese

Obese teenagers often lack self-confidence and are withdrawn.
The patient suffers from obese.

staggering

The movie's staggering production budget is a record-breaking.
The company announced bankruptcy because of its staggering debt.

option

Nick had no option but to accept his parents' arrangement.
There are three options for you to pay: cash, credit cards or personal checks.

control

The app gives you control over who can access and edit your files, making it great for online cooperation.

work on

Now you've moved all of your files to a phone, you'll need a way to work on them.

in need of

Are you self-employed or just in need of a better way to manage your time?

note-take/take note

Evernote is a powerful note-taking application.
Students should take notes in class.
Take note of what I say and don't forget it.
I try to make a mental note if I don't take any pen with me.

integrate

The science curriculum integrates exploration with learning.
My boss decided to integrate my ideas into our proposal.
The engineering department is trying to integrate the two systems together.

audio/visual

The radar detected the audio signals from the submarine.
Teachers sometimes need visual aids to keep students' attention.

Part 1: Evernote is a powerful note-taking application.
Part 2: Evernote lets you integrate documents, pictures and audio files into your notes.

A powerful note-taking application, Evernote lets you integrate documents, pictures and audio files into your notes.

Part 1: Toby is an ambitious businessman.
Part 2: Toby is always working long hours and doing more than his coworkers.

An ambitious businessman, Toby is always working long hours and doing more than his coworkers.

Part 1: Hank's new gadget is always breaking down.
Part 2: Hank's new gadget has proven to be unreliable.

Always breaking down, Hank's new gadget has proven to be unreliable.

appeal to

For a while, Gatsby's luxurious lifestyle appeals to him.

Academy Award

The latest film by Academy Award winning director Ang Lee is also based on a book.

do you need help

Do you need help hanging up that picture?

big screen

What's playing on the big screen?
Who's your favorite big screen star?

shipwreck

He survives a shipwreck and ends up in a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger for a companion.

look for

Those looking for an adventure should look no further than the Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
I'm looking for my keys; I don't know where they are.
Sophia doesn't care if the party is fancy or casual; she is just looking for a good time.
You must be looking for trouble if you think you could just walk into a neighborhood full of gangsters.

incredible

The plot of the book is incredible.
For such a tiny woman she had an incredible appetite.

special/sound effect

The special effects in the movie "The Matrix" were highly praised by audiences.
The sound effects in the film were so real that I thought I was actually in a jungle.

amaze/amazing

We were absolutely amazed by the actress's talent.
The amazing scenery of solar eclipse was unforgettable.

release

The hostages were released at 1 a.m. this morning.
The band's next record will be released in the spring of 2013.

resolve

Sean resolved to practice guitar at least one hour per day.
Samuel resolved that he would exercise at least three times a week.

Although [something] may disappear, the need for [something else] will remain.

Although traditional metal keys may one day disappear, the need for security will remain.
Although many experts say that traditional books may disappear someday, the need to read will remain.
Although fossil fuels will someday disappear, the need for energy will remain.

popular vs. famous

B:There is always a long line of people outside waiting to get a table.
A:If the restaurant is really famous, then you will find people from all over the country eating there.
B:Okay, that's not quite the restaurant. Most of the customers are the locals.
A:That's right. So even though it's packed all the time, it's really not famous.
The restaurant is well-known in our town.
There is a popular restaurant that often has long queues in the downtown.

break in vs. break-in

The burglars broke into the house through the bedroom window.
The police are investigating the break-in at the office building that happened last week.

be loyal to

Dogs make great pets because they're so loyal to their owners.
Ricky remained loyal to the company, even though other workers left.
Martha is a loyal friend.

company

Mike works at a toy company.
A dog would be good company.
The job is not difficult when you have agreeable company.
Would you like to have some company, or would you rather go there by yourself?

rather

I'm feeling rather sleepy.
He would rather play than work.
I'd rather you knew that now, than afterwards.
I'll never be dependent on anyone again. I'd rather starve.
He left late last night, or rather early this morning.

every dog has its day

Don't worry. Every dog has its day. Just keep on trying.

defend/offend

Some dogs are good at defending their owners.
These soldiers will defend their homeland against enemies at all costs.
I felt offended by your harsh words.

cuddly/cuddle

The cuddly Teddy bear is my son's favorite toy.
Jennifer loves to cuddle her cat.

clean / clean up

We're going to clean the kitchen this afternoon.
She is cleaning up the room now.
Parents always clean up after their kids.
Owning a dog isn't all fun and games. Cleaning up after them can be a chore.

take something into account

You need to take the dog's happiness into account.
As the owner of the company, I have to take the employees' best interests into account at all times.
When we make the decision, we will take into account your suggestion.

confine

A friend told me that her dog was unhappy because it was confined all day.
Please confine our discussion to our original agenda.
Luckily, the spread of the disease was confined to only a small group of people.
George was confined to bed for weeks after surgery.

adoption/adopt

Adopting a dog is fantastic, but you still have to pay an adoption fee.
The adoption was kept secret until the child became an adult.
The single mom decided to put her child up for adoption.

better yet : an even better idea would be ...

Better yet, prepare the meal with your guests.
Since it's rare that all of us have the day off, let's go out for dinner! Better yet, let's watch a movie afterwards!
We should send Becky a birthday card because it's her birthday today. Better yet, let's go to her home and surprise her with a cake.

dish

Billy put the apples in a big dish.
Tell your guests which dish they can bring to share.
Fried eggs are my favorite dish.
I'll do the dishes tonight.

anxiety/anxious

Max was full of anxiety after hearing about possible layoffs.
Victor is very anxious about his test result.

on short notice

Sorry that I asked to have the meeting on such short notice.
We changed our meeting schedule on short notice because the boss suddently decided to join us.

relax

Why don't you take the day off to relax with your family?
I felt so relaxed during vacation.

to do a disservice : to harm or to hurt someone

If they're not teaching limit-setting, it's doing them a terrible disservice.
You think you're protecting John by not telling him the truth, but in reality, you're doing him a disservice.
Frank did himself a huge disservice when he shared too much personal information during his job interview.

allowance

A: Do your parents give you an allowance?
B: Yes, I get a weekly allowance of $NT100.
Whate is the baggage allowance of the airline?
Humans need a certain daily intake of food supplements. The recommended daily allowance of vitamins C is 75 mg.

lofty

It's hard to match our boss' lofty standards.
His lofty ideas attracted many followers.
Jason's lofty attitude made it difficult for his colleagues to like him.

literacy

Computer literacy has become one of the criteria for hiring graduates.
I'm not good at media literacy.

abstract concrete

The concept of "time" is very abstract to younger kids.
The lawyer doesn't have any concrete evidence to prove the defendant's innocence.

bust

Tim went bust.
You're face a budget-busting wish list from kids.
He was busted for speeding.

couple

The actress' talent, couples with her look, makes her a rising star in Hollywood.
The student loan, coupled with car installments, takes away a big part of Timmy's monthly salary.

shortage

The government tries to educate people on how to deal with summer water shotages.
The food shortage caused riots in several areas.

retail

The retail price of this laptop is around $800.
Years of experience in retail made Charles the best in the business.

nuclear family / immediate family / extended family

She came for my house key. Some members of her extended family are visiting. I told they could stay in my extra bedroom.
Extended family includes aunt, uncles, cousins and grandparents.
A nuclear family includes a family's core members, two parents and their children.

affordably/affordable

These affordably priced MP3s are very popular among teenagers.

in check

Richard tried to keep his anger in check, but failed.
The vaccine successfully kept the spread of the disease in check.

scale

We have to scale our expenses back to be able to pay all the bills.
Molly decided to scale back her calorie intake to lose weight.

twinkle

We can see the lights of the village twinkling in the valley below.
The girl's blue eyes twinkled when I mentioned a trip to get ice cream.

splash

Kevin splashed his face with cold water to help him stay awake.
Brenda accidently splashed some paint on her shirt.
The kids were playing in the splashing fountain.

admission

The admission fee of this amusement part is $45.
The admission to the building is strictly controlled.
There is a sign that says "No admission befer "2 p.m."" at the entrance.

house

The library houses many books.
Santa's Candy Castle houses many treats and the world's largest selection of candy canes.
I'm housing a friend for the night.

portray

The movie portrays Queen Elizabeth's life.
The writer portrays peasants life in a remote French village.
The painting portrays a beautiful dancer looking at herself in the mirror.

pack

Thousands of sports fans packed into the stadium for the final game.
The camp was packed with exciting outdoor activities.
I haven't had time to pack for my trip.

decoration/decorate

The decoration for the prom was designed by the seniors.
All the Christmas decorations in grandma's house were handmade.

assume : to take on / to be in charge of

BYOD has the potential to save companies a fortune since employees assume the costs of providing devices they use on the job.
If the manager is out of the office, who assumes responsibility in case of an emergency?
When the king became ill, the prince assumed full control of the government.

devise

We muse devise a plan for earning money.

drawback

One of the drawbacks of current smartphones is their short battery life.
The main drawback of this produck is its packaging.

scramble

The town's people scrambled to evacuate to higher ground.
People are scrambling to buy food and batteries because the typhoon is coming.

incline

The Congression is inclined to reject this proposal.
Teenage girls are usually more inclined to worship their favorite singers than boys are.

to work magic : to make a situation improve

Good manners work magic in a different way.
The housekeeper is so good at cleaning things up, she can work magic on any messy room.
This stain remover works magic. It can remove all kinds of stains.

tone of voice

Did you know that most tension in any relationship is caused by someone using a negative tone of voice?

denote

The knight's bow denoted his submission to the king.
The boy's frown denoted that he didn't understand my explanation.
The letter "T" denoted time required in my report.

erode

The paint on the car was eroded.
Larry's passion for football was slowly eroded because of his injuries.
People's support for the president was gradually eroding.

retort

Eleen retorted her mother in public.
The thief retorted that he was completely innocent.

put one's foot in one's mouth

A faux pas is a social mistake, it could involve putting your foot in your mouth, but a faux pas can also involve a physical action or even something you wear.
It was tactless of you to tell him in front of others.
A: I try to be tactful, but when I'm speaking English I still end up putting my foot in my mouth a lot.
B: Don't worry. It's normal to make a few mistakes when you're in a new culture.

desirable

Good manners make you more desirable in circles that include people of power.

pass over

If you have poor manners that include judging others harshly, you may get passed over for promotions at work.
How could you pass over sunch an important matter?

mortify

I was mortified when he asked the second-time bride if her last wedding was as lavish as this one!
William was mortified because he was the only one in his class who couldn't ride a bike.
Ray was mortified by his inability to win the game.

prevalent

A rebellious attitude is prevalent among the students in this class.
The disease is still prevalent in some African countries.

ostracize

Nathan was ostracized by his classmates because of his arrogance.
Jack was ostracized by the team because he refused to follow the coach's instructions.

clean up

I've learned my lession, and I will clean up my act from now on.

trip somebody up

You will get tripped up at the worst possible time.
Some questions in the game show were designed to trip up the contestants.
The lawyer's questioning tripped up the witness.

foul

There is too much foul language used in the movie.
Lilian had a foul day. We'd better leave her alone.

slap

"Honey, if I'm crazy or profane, I want you to slap my dumb head off," Jason told Jill.
The boy slapped his friend on the back.
The furious wife slapped her husband across the face.

main

A: What will be the main event at your party?
B: That would probably be my wife's chocolate cake. It's delicious.
A: That sounds good. Now I can't wait.

event

Cheap chocolates or not, the paper sacks with goodies were an event.
= Cheap chocolates or not, the paper sacks with goodies were a big deal.
His visit was quite an event.

recall

Lawrence recalls the wonderful time spent with his grandparents as a child.
I don't recall meeting that man before.

discriminate/discriminating

Even as a child, she had a discriminating palate.
The food served in the restaurant can satisfy the most discriminating customers.
As a discriminating movie-goer, I have to say this is a very entertaining film.

mound

This is in addition to the mound of gifts beneath the tree.
You can see mounds of books in Eric's study. He hasn't had the time to sort them.
These mounds of dishes and dirty laundry need to be washed.

thoughtful/thought

He is such a thoughtful person.
Terry received a thoughtful gift from his girlfriend.
It's the thought that counts.

context

To understand the reasons for these racial conflicts, you have to know the historical context of the country.
The decline of Japanese economics need to be seen in context.

scarcity

When I was a child, birthday cakes were a scarcity.
The fuel scarcity caused severe economic problems.

consequently

Ashley was addicted to computer games and consequently her grades fell.
The restaurant cut their staff, and consequently they couldn't keep their previous standard of service.

fit

Bill's job is a good fit for him.
The water in the creek is fit to drink.
The true gift of the season is a perfect fit for our every need.
The coat fits perfectly.
The coat has a loose fit.
The shirt fits you.
= That shirt is a good fit.
≠ That is a fit shirt for you.

numb

It's just that we have become experts at numbing ourselves to our needs. We mute them by shopping, eating and never-ending activities.
The low outdoor temperature soon numbed my face.
She was numbed by the tragic news and couldn't speak for days.

divine

The composer claimed he wrote the symphony through divine inspiration.
The singer's voice sounds divine.

dazzle

The dazzle of the spotlight blinded me for a few seconds.
The dazzle of the diamond ring captured our eyes.

boast

Hollywood once boasted of having more stars than heavens.
Hawaii boasts its white-sand beaches and tropical fruits.
The bookstore boasts the widest collection of children's literature.
Tom kept boasting about his salary and title.

claim

Radio City Music Hall could make the same claim.
I don't believe his claim of being a retired doctor.
The candidate's claim to be an equal rights fighter was soon proved to be false.

sell out

The baseball cards sold out as soon as they were released.
The U2 concert tickets sold out within an hours.

pursue : chase

The police pursued the bank robbers.

pursue : to work towards or to accomplish

What goals do you have? (informal)
= What goals are you pursuing? (formal)
I'm going for a master's degree in psychology. (informal)
= I'm pursuing for a master's degree in psychology. (formal)

far from / by far / far and away

Although this may be Freeman's biggest role yet, it is far from his first.
This book wasn't bad but was far from his best.
That book is far and away her best book.
= That book is by far her best book.
= That book is her best book by far.
That book is far from her best book.

masterpiece

"Starry Night" is one of Vincent Van Gogh's masterpieces.
"Pride and Prejudice" is Jane Austin's masterpiece.
The cathedral is a masterpiece of Cothic architecture.

versatile

The versatile young actress can sing, dance and write poetry.

upbringing

Billy's upbringing was quite difficult. He was sent from home to home.
The child's good upbringing made him a polite and positive kid.

Sherlock Holmes

In fact, People would even say things like, "He is no Sherlock Holmes." to mean that someone isn't especially smart.
Elementary, my dear Watson.

intent

The man was charged with intent to kill.
There was an intent look on the young mother's face when she listened to her daugther reciting.
He's intent on his work.
He was intent on going abroad for advanced studies.

credential

In spite of these impressive acting credentials, he's been relatively unknown outside of the U.K.
You need a teaching credential to teach in public schools.
Howard's credentials as a musical theater director are quite impressive.

on the horizon

For now The Hobbit and its second installment are the biggest films on the horizon for Freeman.
The sun was on the horizon.
There's a cure for this fatal disease on the horizon.
Trobles are on the horizon.

in store

But for this talented actor, these is sure to be more in store.
With her talent and looks, there will be plenty of opportunities in store for the young actress.

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