lunatic (adj.) –\u00a0a\u00a0person<\/a>\u00a0who is\u00a0mentally<\/a>\u00a0ill<\/a>\u00a0(offensive<\/span>\u00a0old-fashioned)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n insane (adj.) –\u00a0mentally<\/a>\u00a0ill<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n run amok (ph.) –\u00a0to be out of\u00a0control<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0act<\/a>\u00a0in a\u00a0wild<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0dangerous<\/a>\u00a0manner<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n psychopath (n.) –\u00a0\u00a0someone who is very\u00a0mentally<\/a>\u00a0ill<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0dangerous<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n whitewash (v.) = hide (v.) -He whitewash the fact. Don’t believe in him!<\/p>\n gild the lily (ph.) –\u00a0\u756b\u86c7\u6dfb\u8db3 e.g Not gonna to lie, what you have done is gilding the lily.<\/p>\n entrance \u5165\u53e3(n.)\/ \u5438\u5f15(v.) – e.g I were entranced<\/strong> by your eyes.<\/p>\n emblem (n.) = symbol (n) – e.g A\u00a0dove<\/a>\u00a0is often used as an emblem of\u00a0peace<\/a><\/p>\n consternation (n.) – e.g\u00a0I get a consternation<\/p>\n op-ed (n.) –\u00a0used to\u00a0describe<\/a>\u00a0a\u00a0piece<\/a>\u00a0of writing that\u00a0expresses<\/a>\u00a0a\u00a0personal<\/a>\u00a0opinion<\/a>\u00a0and is usually\u00a0printed<\/a>in a\u00a0newspaper<\/a>\u00a0opposite<\/a>\u00a0the\u00a0page<\/a>\u00a0on which the\u00a0editorial<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is\u00a0printed<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n ambush (v.) \u57cb\u4f0f<\/p>\n Sanctuary (n.) \u907f\u96e3\u6240<\/p>\n protection<\/a> or a safe<\/a>place<\/a>, especially<\/a> for someone or something being chased<\/a> or hunted<\/a>: <\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nuke (n.) = neuclear weapon<\/p>\n <\/p>\n showdown \u6524\u724c (n.) v.s pardon (n.) \u5bec\u6055\/\u7279\u8d66<\/p>\n sedative (n.) \u93ae\u5b9a\u5291<\/p>\n dossier (n.) –\u00a0a set of\u00a0papers<\/a>\u00a0containing<\/a>\u00a0information<\/a>\u00a0about a\u00a0person<\/a>, often a\u00a0criminal<\/a>, or on any\u00a0subject<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n humiliate (v.) –\u00a0to make someone\u00a0feel<\/a>\u00a0ashamed<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0lose<\/a>\u00a0respect<\/a>\u00a0for himself or herself<\/b><\/p>\n embarrass (v.) < humiliate (v.)\u00a0< insult (v.)<\/p>\n eke out a living (ph.) \u7dad\u6301\u751f\u8a08- e.g He is the breadwinner earning money for their family to eke out a living, such a great father, isn’t he?<\/p>\n plausible (adj.) – e.g I need an affirmative answer in lieu of a plausible response.<\/p>\n outrank (v.) – e.g I need you following my order as I outrank you, got it?<\/p>\n indemnification (n.) – e.g Now, we need your trust and cooperate with us. We have bought you the indemnification.<\/p>\n indemnify (sth.) against (sth.) [ph.] – e.g\u00a0The\u00a0insurance<\/a>\u00a0also indemnifies<\/strong> the\u00a0house<\/a>\u00a0against<\/b>\u00a0flooding<\/a>.<\/p>\n Life Insurance (n.) \u4eba\u58fd<\/p>\n Hospital Cash Insurance (n.) \u4f4f\u9662\u4fdd\u96aa<\/p>\n Outpatient Insurance\u00a0(n.) \u9580\u8a3a\u4fdd\u96aa<\/p>\n have\/throw<\/em> tantrum (n.)<\/strong> – a\u00a0sudden<\/a>\u00a0period<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0uncontrolled<\/a>\u00a0anger<\/a>\u00a0like a\u00a0young<\/a>\u00a0child’s<\/b><\/p>\n example:\u00a0Charlie\u00a0had\/threw<\/a><\/b>\u00a0a tantrum in the\u00a0shop<\/a>\u00a0because I wouldn’t\u00a0buy<\/a>\u00a0him any\u00a0sweets<\/a><\/p>\n exonerate (v.)\u00a0 sb. – \u70ba XX \u6d17\u812b\u5acc\u7591\/\u7f6a\u540d\u00a0to show or\u00a0state<\/a>\u00a0that someone or something is not\u00a0guilty<\/a>\u00a0of something<\/b><\/p>\n alibi (n.) – \u4e0d\u5728\u5834\u8b49\u64da\u00a0proof<\/a>\u00a0that someone who is\u00a0thought<\/a>\u00a0to have\u00a0committed<\/a>\u00a0a\u00a0crime<\/a>\u00a0could not have done it,especially<\/a>\u00a0the\u00a0fact<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0statement<\/a>\u00a0that they were in another\u00a0place<\/a>\u00a0at the\u00a0time<\/a>\u00a0it\u00a0happened<\/a>:<\/b><\/p>\n let’s get something straight (ph.) \u6211\u5011\u5165\u6b63\u984c\u5566 …<\/p>\n Go off book (ph.) \u4e0d\u8ddf\u7292\u8b80 – example: what’s he doing? Go off book!<\/em><\/p>\n Pay it forward (ph.) \u4ee5\u5fb7\u5831\u6028 v.s Tooth for Tooth and Eye for Eye (\u4ee5\u7259\u9084\u7259)<\/p>\n Now I have a score to settle (ph.)<\/b> –\u00a0something bad that was done to someone that the harmed person keeps in mind in order to do something bad in return<\/p>\n subpoena (n.) – \u6cd5\u5ead\u50b3\u53ec\u66f8\u00a0to\u00a0order<\/a>\u00a0someone to go to a\u00a0law<\/a>\u00a0court<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0answer<\/a>\u00a0questions<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n[UK] Did you try to come off cocaine \u00a0 = Did you try to stop using (some drug)?<\/p>\n[US] Did you come off?<\/b> = Did you succeed?<\/b><\/p>\n go (off) without a hitch =\u00a0happen successfully without any problems<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This task keeps me on my toes – the task\u00a0that forces<\/a> you to continue<\/a> directing<\/a> all your<\/a> attention<\/a>and energy<\/a> to what you are doing<\/b><\/p>\n Groundwork (n.) =\u00a0work<\/a> that is done as a preparation<\/a> for work<\/a> that will be done later<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Verb. lay the groundwork<\/b>. (idiomatic) To create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals. quotations \u25bc The introductory mathematics courses will lay the groundwork<\/b> for all your subsequent engineering studies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n walk<\/b> sb through<\/b> sth. \u2014 phrasal verb with walk<\/b> uk \u200b \/w\u0254\u02d0k\/ us \u200b \/w\u0251\u02d0k\/ verb. to slowly and carefully explain something to someone or show someone how to do something: She walked me through<\/b> the six-page document. He’ll walk<\/b> you through<\/b> the procedure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Somebody is indisposed<\/strong> = become ill = fell sick<\/p>\n What else do you have in your playbook?\u00a0\u2248 What else suggestions have you got?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Disown (v.) –\u00a0to make it known<\/a> that you no longer<\/a>have any connection<\/a> with someone that you were closely<\/a> connected<\/a> with: <\/b>e.g\u00a0<\/b>It’s a story<\/a> set in the last century<\/a> about a girl<\/a>whose parents<\/a> disowned her when she married<\/a>a foreigner<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Emissary (n.) \u00a0– \u4f7f\u8005\u00a0a person<\/a> sent<\/a> by one government<\/a> or political<\/a> leader<\/a> to another to take messages<\/a> or to take part<\/a> in discussions<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Transfusion (n.) –\u00a0the process<\/a> of adding<\/a> an amount<\/a> of blood<\/a> to the body<\/a> of a person<\/a> or animal<\/a>, or the amount<\/a> of blood<\/a> itself: <\/b><\/p>\n She suffered<\/a> kidney<\/a> failure<\/a> and needed<\/a> a blood<\/a><\/b>transfusion.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n keep me posted (ph.)<\/b> –\u00a0A phrase used to tell someone to keep them informed about what happens in the meantime<\/a>. Kinda like asking to keep you updated of all the things<\/a> that happen in your absence<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n precarious \u5371\u96aa\u7684\uff0c \u4e0d\u5b89\u7684 (adj) –\u00a0in a dangerous<\/a> state<\/a> because of not being safe<\/a> or not being held<\/a> in place<\/a>firmly<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Set up<\/b> (ph.) = arrange – I will set up the call\/meeting , sir.<\/p>\n I can\u2019t put my finger on it, but … \u96d6\u7136\u6211\u4e0d\u662f100%sure, \u4f46\u662f…<\/p>\n I can put my finger on it! \u6211\u6562\u5beb\u5305\u55ae\uff01<\/p>\n I am pragmatic \u00a0\u6211\u52d9\u5be6<\/p>\n pragmatic (adj.) –\u00a0 suits<\/a> the conditions<\/a> that really exist<\/a> now, rather<\/a> than obeying<\/a> fixed<\/a>theories<\/a>, ideas<\/a>, or rules<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n be\u00a0on a short leash <\/b>(ph.) –\u00a0With<\/span> strict,<\/span> overbearing<\/span> control<\/span> that<\/span> limit’s<\/span> one’s<\/span> independence<\/span> or autonomy.<\/span><\/p>\n e.g\u00a0Alright, you can do it, under my order. You are on a short leash.<\/b><\/p>\n Ransom (n.)\u00a0\u8d16\u91d1<\/p>\n I\u2019m sorry. I don\u2019t follow.<\/b> = I don\u2019t understand.<\/p>\n on what ground? (ph.) <\/b>=\u00a0“what is the evidence of this” or ” what is the true meaning”<\/p>\n liquidate<\/p>\n plight (n.)\u00a0 an unpleasant<\/a> condition<\/a>, especially<\/a>a serious<\/a>, sad<\/a>, or difficult<\/a> one – <\/b>e.g I understand your plight.<\/span><\/p>\n We are working hard to craft a solution.<\/p>\n paranoid (adj.) \u504f\u57f7\u00a0feeling<\/a> extremely<\/a> nervous<\/a> and worried<\/a>because you believe<\/a> that other people<\/a>do not like you or are trying<\/a> to harm\u00a0<\/a>you<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n My word is my bond (ph.) –\u00a0old-fashioned or formal. If someone’s word<\/b> is their bond<\/b>, they always keep a promise: “But listen, you have to promise never to tell anyone.” “My word is my bond<\/b>.”<\/p>\n Scrupulous (adj.) =\u00a0extremely<\/a> honest<\/a> : <\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scrupulous (adj.) = careful<\/p>\n doing everything correctly<\/a> and exactly<\/a>as it should be done: <\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n in the wind (ph.) = on the lam (ph.)<\/p>\n If someone is in the wind, they are missing<\/a>, especially<\/a> after escaping<\/a>: \u00a0e.g\u00a0<\/b>The suspects<\/a> are in the wind. = They are on the lam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Flee (v.) = escape<\/p>\n interrogate<\/b> (v.)\u00a0to ask<\/a> someone a lot of questions<\/a> for a long<\/a> time<\/a> in order<\/a> to get information<\/a>, sometimes using threats<\/a> or violence<\/a>: <\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n (Sth) threw (sb) off<\/b> [ph.] =\u00a0catch (sb) off guard <\/b>= once in a blue moon\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n When something unexpected happens, you might get “thrown off”. That means that you don’t know how to react. You think about what happened a lot and can’t concentrate on other things.<\/p>\n examples:<\/p>\n You surprised me when you gave me a kiss, Tom. It kind of threw me.<\/p>\n you have just caught me off guard<\/p>\n Once in a blue<\/a> moon<\/a>, there’s an issue<\/a> I can’t resolve<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How so?<\/b> (ph.) –\u00a0wants the other to elaborate or explain<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n lack of Prepareness (n.) v.s thorough preparation (n.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n She looks somberly<\/b> = she is sad or at least she is not in a good mood.<\/p>\n I catch you at a bad time? = asking \u201cit isn\u2019t a good time, is it?\u201d<\/p>\n You threw me a bone (a big one. ) =\u00a0To attempt<\/span> to appease<\/span> or placate<\/span> someone<\/span> by giving<\/span> them<\/span> something<\/span> trivial<\/span> or of minor<\/span>importance<\/span> or by doing<\/span> some<\/span> small<\/span> favor<\/span> for<\/span> them.<\/span> (A reference<\/span> to giving<\/span> a dog<\/span> a bone<\/span> or scrap<\/span>from<\/span> a bigger<\/span> portion<\/span> of food.)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Plight (n.) =\u00a0an unpleasant<\/a> condition<\/a>, especially<\/a>a serious<\/a>, sad<\/a>, or difficult<\/a> one – e.g\u00a0<\/b>Few of us can be unmoved<\/a> by the plight of the refugees<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pledge (v.) =\u00a0a serious<\/a> or formal<\/a> promise<\/a>, especially<\/a>one to give money<\/a> or to be a friend<\/a>, or something that you give as a sign<\/a> that you will keep<\/a> a promise<\/a>:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n square (sth.) with (another thing.) =<\/p>\n to match<\/a> or agree<\/a> with something, or to think<\/a> that one thing is acceptable<\/a> together with another thing: <\/b><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/tommykwan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bunker.jpg\")
<\/a>bunker (n.) – \u5730\u5821\u00a0a\u00a0shelter<\/a>, usually\u00a0underground<\/a>, that has\u00a0strong<\/a>\u00a0walls<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0protect<\/a>\u00a0the\u00a0people<\/a>\u00a0inside it frombullets<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0bombs<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/tommykwan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/duffle-bag-290x220.jpg\")
<\/a>duffle bag (n.) \u624b\u63d0\u5305;\u884c\u674e\u888b<\/p>\n