用法学习: 1. sequester [sɪˈkwestər] I. legal 隔离. to keep a person or group of people, especially a jury in a court trial, apart from other people. If someone is sequestered somewhere, they are isolated from other people. This jury is expected to be sequestered for at least two months. The judge told jurors that they would be sequestered in a local hotel. There's more to research than sequestering yourself in a lab. II. to collect carbon dioxide that is produced by burning coal or oil and store it to stop it getting into the atmosphere. Mangroves can sequester up to four times more carbon than tropical rainforests. III. legal to take someone's property away from them until they pay the money that they owe. The more usual term is sequestrate. No money can be drawn from these sequestered accounts. Everything he owned was sequestered. sequestrate [siːkwestreɪt] 扣押, 收押 When property is sequestrated, it is taken officially from someone who has debts, usually after a decision in a court of law. If the debts are paid off, the property is returned to its owner. He tried to prevent union money from being sequestrated by the courts. ...the sequestration of large areas of land. in the neighbourhood of 差不多是, 约略, 大约, 大概, 接近 approximately; about: We're hoping to get somewhere in the neighbourhood of £150,000 for our house. "the cost would be in the neighbourhood of three billion dollars". He's won in the neighbourhood of four million dollars. Its speed is probably in the neighbourhood of 380mph or even more. 2. exterminate [ɪkˈstɜrmɪˌneɪt] 灭种, 灭绝, 消灭 I. to kill all the insects or animals of a particular type in an area. To exterminate a group of people or animals means to kill all of them. A huge effort was made to exterminate the rats. They have a real fear that they'll be exterminated in the ongoing civil war. Man is exterminating too many species for zoos to be much help. ...the extermination of hundreds of thousands of their countrymen. II. to kill a person or a group of people. The Crown is not above politics to us, because the symbol of that Crown was, it represented the invasion, the theft of land, and in our case, the exterminating war which next year will mark 200 years. by right = by rights = (as) of right 按理说, 按说, 合理合法地 according to what is legally or morally correct. properly; justly by rights you should be in bed. The money is mine by right. because you are morally or legally allowed to do or have something. I wasn't stealing – these things are mine by right. by right of because of: She spoke first, by right of her position as director. do right by someone to deal with someone in a kind way, as you should. He always did right by all his children. 3. surgery noun I. the treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part: The patient had/underwent surgery on his heart. He made a good recovery after surgery to remove a brain tumour. the treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part, or an operation of this type: He had undergone open-heart surgery two years ago. I'm recovering from back surgery, so it's going to be awhile before I can ride a horse again. She has undergone several surgeries and will require more. II. an occasion when a medical operation involving cutting open the body is performed on someone. He has had three surgeries on his wrist in the past two years. With something as delicate as brain surgery, there is little margin for error. Heart surgery exacts tremendous skill and concentration. III. (US office) a place where you can go to ask advice from or receive treatment from a doctor or dentist. The surgery is a doctor’s office where you go to be examined. If you come to the surgery at 10.30, the doctor will see you then. On Saturday mornings, surgery (= the period of opening of the place where you can go to see your doctor) is from 9.00 to 12.00. IV. UK the regular period of time when a person can visit their Member of Parliament to ask advice: Our MP holds a weekly surgery on Friday mornings. A political surgery, constituency surgery, constituency clinic, mobile office or sometimes advice surgery, in British and Irish politics, is a series of one-to-one meetings that a Member of Parliament (MP), Teachta Dála (TD) or other political officeholder may have with their constituents. At a surgery, constituents may raise issues of concern or request assistance in regard to local or national government matters. Often the constituent's issue will be followed up by a caseworker or assistant. Surgery meetings are usually confidential in contrast to town hall meetings, which are open to many people at the same time. One meaning of the word "surgery" in British English is "the time during which a doctor, dentist or vet is available to see patients". The use in politics reflects this meaning. Town hall meetings, also referred to as town halls or town hall forums, are a way for local and national politicians to meet with their constituents either to hear from them on topics of interest or to discuss specific upcoming legislation or regulation. During periods of active political debate, town halls can be a locus ( locus [ˈloʊkəs] I. formal 发生地. 中心. 聚居地. the particular place or situation in which something exists or takes place. The locus of something is the place where it happens or the most important area or point with which it is associated. Barcelona is the locus of Spanish industry. Thereafter, the military remained the locus of real power. the locus of political power. II. maths in mathematics, the set of points described by a particular rule or equation. III. science the position of a gene on a chromosome. ) for protest and more active debate. The term originates mainly from North America, and is unfamiliar in British English where politicians instead hold surgeries. 4. Central Europeans also tend to have high expectations of heating and insulation whereas people in the UK have long accepted the need for draught excluders ( draught (= (US) draft) [dræft] excluder a device (such as a strip of wood, or a long cylindrical cushion) placed at the bottom of a door to keep out draughts. ) and chunky indoor jumpers. Southern countries tend to eschew ( eschew [esˈtʃu] 避免, 回避, 避开 to avoid doing something, especially for moral reasons. If you eschew something, you deliberately avoid doing it or becoming involved in it. Although he appeared to enjoy a jet-setting life, he eschewed publicity and avoided nightclubs.) heating in favour of cooling and use instantaneous gas boilers to heat water, whereas Eastern Europeans often rely on solid fuel 固体燃料 stoves. guise [gaɪz] 外表, 或者形式 You use guise to refer to the outward appearance or form of someone or something, which is often temporary or different from their real nature. He turned up at a fancy dress Easter dance in the guise of a white rabbit. I see myself at different moments of history, in various guises and occupations. In emails to customers shared on the Tesla Model 3 & Y Australia and Tesla Owners Australia groups on Facebook, Tesla has confirmed its updated flagship models won't be launched locally. That's despite the vehicles having not only been sold here in pre-update guise, but also being confirmed and priced in updated guise back in 2021. lead the way 自己做主: And while some parents let their child lead the way, selecting the activities that interest them, Adele and Matt Allen take child-led to a whole new level. capacious [kəpeɪʃəs] 空间大的, 宽敞的, 宽大的 Something that is capacious has a lot of space to put things in. ...her capacious handbag. Never ludicrously capacious but always expensive, the bags chosen by Arnault have an "almost magical" power to become status symbols 身份象征, according to his daughter Delphine. acrid [ˈækrɪd] I. an acrid smell or taste 刺鼻的 is very strong, bitter, and unpleasant in your nose and throat. stinging, acrid fumes of burning rubber. II. an acrid remark expresses criticism in a cruel way. vocabulary: Acrid is almost always used to describe a smell, and it ain't a pretty one. Acrid is the nasty sting that you feel in your nose when you walk by a building that just burned down — it's sulfur mixed with smoke. You can also use acrid to describe someone's tone or general demeanor when they are being nasty. Someone about to do something evil might first give an acrid sneer, or speak in a chillingly acrid tone of voice, or even shudder as if they'd just bit into something with an acrid taste. 5. Nervousing 让人紧张不安的 When something is scary enough to make you nervous or give you the jitters, but not quite scary enough to be truly terrifying. Used in place of phrases such as 'It made me nervous'. I had to give a presentation in front of the entire board...it was nervousing, but I did okay. The way the judge paused before he delivered my sentence was really nervousing. Cover art 封皮插画 is a type of artwork presented as an illustration or photograph on the outside of a published product such as a book (often on a dust jacket). The art has a primarily commercial function, for instance to promote the product it is displayed on, but can also have an aesthetic function, and may be artistically connected to the product, such as with art by the creator of the product. An album cover (also referred to as album art) is the front packaging art of a commercially released studio album or other audio recordings. Have a iron gut = have cast iron stomach 铁胃 You use the phrase "cast iron stomach" to describe someone who can eat all kinds of things without ever feeling sick. A person with a cast iron stomach, supposedly never experiences stomach aches. Example in use: "It's too spicy for me, but John will love it: He has a cast iron stomach!" To be able to drink or eat whatever you want, with no worries about how it will affect your stomach. A capacity to consume without difficulty quantities of alcohol, spicy food, spoiled food, or other food and drink that would normally cause indigestion. A person with a cast iron stomach can eat or drink anything without any ill effects. I've never had food poisoning and have puked since I was a child thanks to my iron gut. a very strong stomach that can withstand bad food or anything nauseating. If I didn't have a cast-iron stomach, I couldn't eat this stuff. Fred—known for his cast-iron stomach—ate ten whole hot peppers. duck and weave (UK) = US usually bob and weave 左闪右躲, 闪转腾挪 to move quickly up and down and from side to side, usually in order to avoid hitting or being hit by something: The boy began to duck and weave, running hard until he reached the edge of the field and disappeared into the woods. They ducked and weaved through the tangled forest. to repeatedly avoid answering questions or dealing with a situation: The Senator ducked and weaved and did anything but give a straight answer. Politicans will turn a blind eye to environmental destruction, they will duck and weave and remain in power. skulduggery [skʌlˈdʌɡ(ə)ri] 不法行为, 不轨行为, 下三滥的行径 underhand, unscrupulous, or dishonest behaviour or activities. "a firm that investigates commercial skulduggery". Skulduggery is behaviour in which someone acts in a dishonest way in order to achieve their aim. ...accusations of political skulduggery. imperious [ɪmˈpɪriəs] 强势的 adj. If you describe someone as imperious, you mean that they have a proud manner and expect to be obeyed. behaving in a proud and confident way that shows you expect to be obeyed. She held up an imperious hand. Her attitude is imperious at times. From across the desk she gave him a witheringly imperious look. Imperiously she beckoned me out of the room. intervening 中间隔着的, 穿插着的 adj. I. extending or occurring between events. An intervening period of time is one that separates two events or points in time. During those intervening years Bridget had married her husband Robert. I had spent the intervening time in London, with Gretchen. It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years. "in the intervening years 中间的 there were several unsuccessful attempts to renovate and reopen the building". It's been 15 years since the Writers Guild of America (WGA) last went on strike. It comes at a vastly different time in the entertainment ecosystem, with streaming services gaining prominence in the intervening years. II. situated between things. An intervening object or area 夹在中间的, 中间隔开的 comes between two other objects or areas. They had scoured the intervening miles of moorland. "they heard the sound of distant gunfire, muffled by the intervening trees". 6. chunder [ˈtʃʌndə] 吐出来, 呕吐 to vomit. to vomit food from your stomach out of your mouth. tactical chunder the action of making yourself vomit because you feel sick after drinking too much, often in order to carry on drinking. I had to take a tactical chunder earlier on. pleb ( = plebeians [pləˈbiən]. plebiscite 公投) 平民老百姓, 下里巴人 COUNTABLE NOUN [usually plural] [British, informal, disapproval] If someone refers to people as plebs, they mean they are of a low social class or do not appreciate culture. In ancient Rome, the plebeians (also called plebs) were the general body of free Roman citizens who were not patricians, as determined by the census, or in other words "commoners". Both classes were hereditary. an insulting word for an ordinary person. This word shows that the speaker thinks ordinary people are not important or intelligent. neither here nor there 不重要的, 不相干的, 无关紧要的 of no importance or relevance. not important, or not connected with the subject being discussed: Her age is neither here nor there – the real question is, can she do the job? If you say that something is neither here nor there, you mean that it does not matter because it is not a relevant point. 'I'd never heard of her before I came here.'—'That is neither here nor there.' Whether or not he realised the fact was neither here nor there. 7. monotonous [məˈnɒtənəs] 单调的 I. a monotonous sound or voice is boring and unpleasant because it does not change in loudness or become higher or lower. the monotonous sound of water dripping from a leaky tap. II. a monotonous job 枯燥乏味的 is very boring because you have to keep repeating the same thing. Something that is monotonous is very boring because it has a regular, repeated pattern which never changes. It's monotonous work, like most factory jobs. The food may get a bit monotonous, but there'll be enough of it. The rain dripped monotonously from the trees. low-paid unskilled monotonous work. The 20-year-old said the jokes were a way to break up — what can be at times — a ) journey. no-man's land I. No-man's land is an area of land that is not owned or controlled by anyone, for example the area of land between two opposing armies. In Tobruk, leading a patrol in no-man's land, he was blown up by a mortar bomb. The station has been built on the former no-man's-land between East and West Berlin. II. If you refer to a situation as a no-man's land between different things, you mean that it seems unclear because it does not fit into any of the categories. The play is set in the dangerous no-man's land between youth and adolescence. Grinch [ɡrɪn(t)ʃ] noun INFORMAL NORTH AMERICAN a mean-spirited person who spoils the enjoyment of others; a spoilsport or killjoy. a person whose lack of enthusiasm or bad temper has a depressing effect on others. "it's hard not to feel like a bit of a Grinch criticizing the importance of 'zine culture. Punch buggy (also called slug bug or punch dub) is a car-spotting game where players seek Volkswagen Beetles, calling "Punch buggy!" when they do so, in reference to the Beetle's nickname, the Bug. Once a car has been spotted and called out it cannot be used by another player. A car-spotting game is one that is played during a car ride, especially a road trip, where occupants of a vehicle compete to be the first to spot a car of a certain description. Many variations exist around the world. The first to call a particular target either scores points which are tracked over the course of the journey, or they earn the right to lightly punch an opponent. 8. Frizz 细碎的头发 (frizzy hair) is hair that does not align with the surrounding hair, but stands up or curls independently, creating a fuzzy or irregular texture. The three main causes of frizz are genetics, hair damage, and humidity. Frizzy hair can be seen as a positive or a negative trait depending on the current fashion and one's personal preference. Many hair products, such as gels, pomades, and hair waxes, are designed to reduce frizz. What is Frizzy Hair? "Frizzy hair is the effect of different individual hair fibers running in multiple directions, which is why frizzy hair has a rough feel to it. As a result, hair appears dry and frizzy instead of smooth and defined," explains Sean Steigerwald, Head R&D Scientist at Kao USA Inc. Truffle 松露: A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean ascomycete fungus, predominantly one of the many species of the genus Tuber. In addition to Tuber, over one hundred other genera of fungi are classified as truffles including Geopora, Peziza, Choiromyces, and Leucangium. Truffle butter is simply butter that's mixed with truffle oil, truffle pieces, or both. Many times truffle butter also includes chopped mushrooms, truffle aroma, olive oil, and salt, but that will depend on the particular recipe. Waffle noun. a flat cake that has deep square marks on both sides. A waffle is a kind of square cake made of batter with squares marked on it. Waffles are usually eaten with syrup poured over them. verb I. 滔滔不绝. 喋喋不休 uncountable mainly [British, informal, disapproval] British informal talk or writing that uses a lot of words but does not say anything important or interesting. If you say that someone waffles, you are critical of them because they talk or write a lot without actually making any clear or important points. My teacher often tells me I waffle. There was some bloke on the phone waffling about an airline ticket. Whenever I open my mouth I don't half waffle on. That's all I had to say on the subject–we don't want to waffle on about it all day. He writes smug, sanctimonious waffle. II. 犹豫不决. 拿不定主意. If someone waffles on an issue or question, they cannot decide what to do or what their opinion is about it. He's waffled on abortion and gay rights. He kept waffling and finding excuses not to close the deal. Still, the administration, after some waffling, has now said that it will not stand in the way of Congress. Wet lettuce someone who is a wuss. cries a lot, really sensitive and just a pussy in general. Real emotional and never takes risks. Always quiet. person1: omg Sarah was crying in the bathroom again. person2: god she's such a fucking wet lettuce. As Liz Truss approached the end of her chaotic and short-lived tenure as British prime minister, the Economist weekly mused that her effective period in office had been "roughly the shelf-life of a lettuce". The tabloid Daily Star leapt on the idea, launching a live web cam featuring the said vegetable—complete with googly ( [guːgli] I. (of the eyes) unfocused or rolling. "her eyes were googly for a second, but when they focused she started swinging". II. (usually of eyes, sometimes of persons) Appearing to be amorous, flirtatious. noun. a way of bowling (= throwing) the ball in cricket so that it spins in the opposite way to what the batsman is likely to expect: Robin Smith was deceived by Mushtaq Ahmed's googly. bowl (sb) a googly UK informal to do something that someone did not expect and is difficult for them to deal with: I'm going to bowl you a googly and ask you to predict the figure for next year. ) eyes—next to a picture of the hapless Truss. Her premiership lasted just 44 days and featured a mini-Budget that collapsed the markets and generated extraordinary political upheaval. In the end, the lettuce won. Look at and touch a "wet lettuce": How does it feel ? Does it hold shape and integrity? Can you cut it easily with a sharp knife for presentation in a salad preparation, or does it tear? A person with the same lack of strength in their values and standards in life, weakness in their integrity and resolve to stay together when the going gets tough often behaves like a "wet lettuce" under pressure. Would you like to have that type of person working alongside you when you are both under pressure? insubordination 以下犯上, 不听从指挥 [ˌɪnsəˌbɔːdɪˈneɪʃn] noun. defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders. Insubordination is a refusal to obey someone of higher rank. Hansen and his partner were fired for insubordination. "he was dismissed for insubordination". insubordinate [ˌɪnsəˈbɔrd(ə)nət] not obeying, or not showing respect to, someone who has authority over you. If you say that someone is insubordinate, you mean that they do not obey someone of higher rank. In industry, a worker who is grossly insubordinate is threatened with discharge. purpose-built [ˌpəːpəsˈbɪlt] 专门建的 built or made for a particular purpose. "purpose-built accommodation for the elderly". 9. Astral projection 灵魂出窍 (astral travelling)( [ˈæstrəl] I. astronomy relating to or using the stars. astral navigation. II. relating to a world of spiritual, not physical, ideas and experiences ) is a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience that assumes the existence of a subtle body, known as the astral body or body of light 灵魂,
through which consciousness can function separately from the physical
body and travel throughout the astral plane. a supernatural phenomenon
in which a person's astral body is said to separate from the physical
body and travel to or in a different plane of existence. conspiratorial [kənˌspɪrəˈtɔriəl] 心领神会的. 心照不宣的 I. relating to a secret plan by a group of people to do something bad or illegal, especially in politics. conspiratorial activities.
II. showing that you share knowledge of a secret with someone. If
someone does something such as speak or smile in a conspiratorial way,
they do it in a way that suggests they are sharing a secret with
someone. His voice had sunk to a conspiratorial whisper. When I went to collect the car, Bill met me with a conspiratorial grin. The officer leaned forward conspiratorially and said: 'I shouldn't worry about it, mate.' a conspiratorial look/whisper/smile. Now,
when I tell a man he's handsome, it's both innocent and conspiratorial
别有所图的, 有心机的. It gives me a boost, too. It's like a secret power (and
yes, I occasionally use it to talk my way out of trouble). 10. frisson [friˈsoʊn] 悸动 a sudden strong feeling of excitement, fear, or pleasure. A frisson is a short, sudden feeling of excitement or fear. A frisson of apprehension rippled round the theatre. If you both felt a frisson, then when the moment was right there would be that first kiss. a. A sudden surge of excitement. I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category. b. A shiver; a thrill. Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back. "Damen said, 'Men, sometimes.' 'In the absence of women?' 'When I want them.' 'If I'd known that, I might have felt a frisson of danger, lying next to you.' 'You did know that,' said Damen". 'friendship with frisson' Put simply, it is having a friend with whom you flirt outrageously, but never become intimate. nark I. British, Australian and New Zealand an informer or spy, esp one working for the police (copper's nark). II. British
a person who complains irritatingly. an old nark. III. Australian and New Zealand a spoilsport. verb. I. British, Australian and New Zealand to annoy, upset, or irritate. he was narked by her indifference. II. (intransitive) British, Australian and New Zealand to inform or spy, esp for the police. Someone who acts as an informer or spy for an authority figure, especially law enforcement. The FBI offered to let me avoid jail time if I agreed to be a nark for them. I can't believe you told Mom and Dad! Why do you have to be such a nark? To act as an informer or spy for an authority figure. It turned out that she had been narking on the cartel for years. Don't nark on them, Tommy—no one likes a snitch! III. to complain irritatingly. nark at someone in British English New Zealand to nag someone. nark it in British English stop it! narked [nɑrkt] mod. annoyed. (Usually with at or with.) He's really narked at us. narc to tell the police or other people in authority about something wrong or illegal that someone has done. Billy wouldn't narc on us, would he? noun. a police officer whose job is to deal with crimes involving illegal drugs. a local or federal police agent charged with enforcing the laws restricting the use of narcotics, hallucinogenic drugs, etc. narc on (someone or something) slang To act as an informer or spy against someone or something for some figure of authority. It turned out that she had been narcing on the cartel for years to the feds. Don't narc on them, Tommy—no one likes a snitch! 11. see the back of 赶走 INFORMAL be rid of (an unwanted person or thing). "we were always glad to see the back of her". If you say that you will be glad to see the back of someone, you mean that you want them to leave. to no longer have to deal with someone or something unpleasant. I was so badly behaved I was convinced she would be glad to see the back of me. She was glad to see the back of him. cutaway [ˈkʌtəˌweɪ] adj. a cutaway drawing or model shows an object with a side removed to allow you to see inside it. noun. I. In a film or video, a cutaway or a cutaway shot is a picture that shows something different from the main thing that is being shown. I asked the cameraman to give me some cutaways for the interviews. II. (US = in BRIT, use tailcoat) A cutaway or a cutaway coat or jacket is one which is cut diagonally from the front to the back, so that the back is longer. They were all in top hats and cutaways despite the growing heat. III. A cutaway picture shows what something such as a machine looks like inside. The graphic cutaway 横切面, 横截面 shows how the lands and undercuts on the spool form each position. 12. In a statement, Stevens said: "Over many months, but particularly in recent days, Stan Grant has been subject to grotesque [ɡroʊˈtesk] ( I. You say that something is grotesque when it is so unnatural, unpleasant, and exaggerated that it upsets or shocks you. ...the grotesque disparities between the wealthy few and nearly everyone else. ...a country where grotesque abuses are taking place. He called it the most grotesquely tragic experience that he's ever had. unreasonable, or offensive He called the original broadcast a grotesque distortion. II. If someone or something is grotesque, they are very ugly. They tried to avoid looking at his grotesque face and his crippled body. ...grotesquely deformed beggars. III. A grotesque is a person who is very ugly in a strange or unnatural way, especially one in a novel or painting. ) racist abuse, including threats to his safety. This has become particularly virulent since he appeared as part of the ABC's coronation coverage. "It is abhorrent and unacceptable. "Stan is one of Australia's best and most respected journalists and broadcasters. The ABC stands by him and condemns the attacks directed towards him. The ABC has and will continue to refer any threats to police." 13. virulent [ˈvɪrʊlənt] I. Virulent feelings or actions are extremely bitter and hostile. virulent feelings or actions are extremely strong and angry. virulent racism. Now he faces virulent attacks from the Italian media. Friends spoke of 'a virulent personal campaign' being waged against him. The talk was virulently hostile to the leadership. II. A virulent disease or poison is extremely powerful and dangerous. a virulent illness is very dangerous, and affects people very quickly an especially virulent form of malaria. A very virulent form of the disease appeared in Belgium. ...a particularly virulent strain of the virus. 14. Fornication is generally consensual sexual intercourse between two people not married to each other. When one or more of the partners having consensual sexual intercourse is married to another person, it is called adultery. Nonetheless, John Calvin viewed adultery to be any sexual act that is outside the divine model for sexual intercourse, which includes fornication. What Is a Sump Pump? A sump pump transfers water from a low-lying area to a place it can drain safely away. The word "sump" means pit. You'll usually find them in a basement or crawl space of a home. In the yard, a pump that clears standing water from the might be called a transfer pump, but it's basically a sump pump. There are two kinds of sump pumps. A submersible pump spends its life under water, while a pedestal pump stays above ground with only the water inlet 入口 filter submerged. Water stagnation occurs when water stops flowing. Stagnant water can be a major environmental hazard. What is meant by standing water 死水? an area of water that is not moving, usually one that smells bad and is not good to drink. Some people were drinking from polluted wells or standing water because they had no alternative. Mosquitoes can breed in standing water. any body of stagnant water, including puddles, ponds, rainwater, drain water, reservoirs etc I have discovered more than 2 feet of standing water below my wooden floors. Driving fast through standing water can be dangerous. The variety of open standing waters support a rich and diverse flora and fauna. Home to fish, birds and other wildlife, standing water is also enjoyed by recreational fishermen and walkers.
TBBT: 1. Sheldon: Did you laugh? Leonard: I fell on the floor. All right, he got you, you can get him back. Sheldon: I refuse to sink to his level. Raj: You can't sink. With all that helium in you, you're lucky you don't float away. Leonard: Are you really admitting defeat 认输? Sheldon: I never admit defeat. Leonard: Good. Sheldon: However, on an unrelated topic, I am never getting out of this bed again. Leonard: What if you could make Kripke look even sillier than he made you look? 2. Sheldon: Hello. Penny: Hello. Sheldon: Alright, let's dispense with 免掉, 免除, 省掉, 省了 the friendly banter, I believe you know why I'm here. Penny: Well, I always figured it was to study us, discover our weaknesses, and report back to your alien overlords. Sheldon: Yes, amusing. Extraordinary intelligence might well appear extraterrestrial to you, but let me be more specific. I believe you know why I'm here in the laundry room. Penny: Better acoustics [əˈkustɪks] ( I. 声效 plural the way that sound is heard in a room, as a result of the room's shape and size. The acoustics in the hall were terrible. II. uncountable the study of sound. ) for your throat singing? Sheldon (trying it): It's actually not bad. But my true purpose in being here will be revealed in this brief PowerPoint presentation. Lights. Why Sheldon Cooper, PhD, should go to Switzerland to see the CERN supercollider. A PowerPoint presentation by Sheldon Cooper, PhD. Penny: Oh, for God's sakes. Sheldon: Here we have a highly gifted researcher in the field of particle physics whose work has brought him to the precipice of forever changing mankind's understanding of the universe. AKA me. And here we have a waitress brushing her teeth with her finger. AKA you. Penny: I'm sorry. Is this supposed to be buttering me up? Sheldon: Please hold all questions to the end of the presentation. This is the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland, the product of decades of planning and construction. It is a Mecca for physicists the world over. This is Bath and Body Works on Colorado Boulevard. They sell scented soaps and lotions, some of which contain glitter. Now, let's see if we can match the individual to the appropriate destination. Penny: Okay, show's over. Sheldon: No, it's not. I've got five more slides. 3. Penny: Hey, Sheldon. Sheldon: Oh, Penny, excellent. I have a question about these maxi pads. Are the wings truly functional or have I fallen victim to marketing hype 市场宣传? Penny: What? What are you doing with, what? Sheldon: The stock boy ( a boy or man responsible for replenishing stock, as on the shelves of a grocery store. ) at Walgreens was frustratingly uninformed on the subject. 4. Thank you so much for opening up your home to me. Well, who wants to stay in a hotel? Windows that don't open, those crazy card-shaped keys. I'm so glad you understand. No, he doesn't understand. I understand. Well, I understand, too. You're just misappropriating 挪用, 盗用 ( [ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt] If someone misappropriates money which does not belong to them, they take it without permission and use it for their own purposes. I took no money for personal use and have not misappropriated any funds whatsoever. A total of $500 million is alleged to have been misappropriated. He pleaded guilty to charges of misappropriation of bank funds. ) my understanding. 5. Oh, look what I'm reading. It's you. I thought you already read it. I did, but it's been a while, and I wanted to sound
smart over breakfast. Aw, you're smart. Oh, good. Wasn't sure it was coming across. What chapter are you on?
leavening 发酵过程 VS fermentation (发酵的方法之一) VS yeast (酵母): Leavening is process that causes dough to rise through the formation of carbon dioxide bubbles … fermentation is one of the means by which this is achieved. In fermentation, yeast consumes sugar and produces (a small amount of ) alcohol, plus carbon dioxide. There are other methods of leavening besides fermentation, though. Leavening is what you add to the dough to make it rise. This could be commercial yeast, or could be a sourdough culture, or it could be a chemical leavener like baking soda or baking powder. Bulk fermentation is what bakers call the first proofing period. This can be anywhere from 60 minutes to as much as 72 hours, depending on the kind of bread you are making. Many breads also use a preferment, where some of the flour and water in the recipe is combined with a very small amount of yeast, and allowed to ferment slowly to develop flavor. Fermentation is how bakers help bread dough develop character, and everybody has their own methods of doing it. That’s what makes artisan bread special. Each baker puts their own stamp on their bread by manipulating time and temperature to get the results they want.
Vagina别称: It seems like everyone has their preferred word for vagina - be it fanny, muff, minge or one of the more inventive vagina-based slang terms, like, err, penis fly trap... moot 澳大利亚俗语. Whilst we're all for those who prefer to solely use the correct anatomical term too, by way of reclaiming and feeling pride in their genitalia, it seems vagina nicknames are still here to stay. And to be honest, we're totally here for that too... because a lot of them are quite funny and life is boring when it's not spent having a bit of a laugh over terms like 'lady garden'. Right? Fanny A British institution, right up there with scones (not literally up there). Also hilarious to hear Americans say because they think it means bum. Gutted. Pussy: Sounds a bit naughty and also cats are awesome? Thumbs up all round. Vag It's brisk. It's to the point. It rhymes with Madge, of Neighbours fame. What's not to love? Bits Easy to drop into conversation with minimal awks. Depending on the rest of the sentence, that is. ("God, my bits need a right good wax" = still awkward.). Minky Real cute. But also the name of a line of household products favoured by Mrs Hinch, which is a tad distracting. Bajingo Vag meets bingo. Two of life's most brilliant things. a definitive ranking of all the weird words for your vagina. Foof Acceptable up until the age of 10. After that, a bit strange. Thingy Used and adored by awkward ladies everywhere. Vajayjay Fun and flamboyant, this could also be the name of a Strictly Come Dancing move. Sure to add a bit of sass to any vagina-based conversation. Kitty A vastly creepier version of pussy, somehow. Vagine A more exotic alternative to 'vagina' - and it rhymes with tagine. The poetry possibilities are endless. Bean Contrary to popular belief, flicking anywhere near the delicate vaginal region is not advised. Mary-Ellen Used proudly by an anonymous Cosmo staffer and given *rave* reviews. Clunge Horrific when used with sincerity, and yet totally acceptable when used ironically. Thank you, Jay from The Inbetweeners, for that. We think? Downstairs Can get awkward if you're talking about something that is literally downstairs and the other person thinks you're talking about your vag. Twat Sounds a bit like splat. Which is a bit gross in a vaginal context. Steer clear. Hole There's so much more to a vagina than the hole. Let us not limit it down. Box A tad misleading in terms of capacity, but whatever floats your boat. Penis fly trap If you can try and avoid the disturbing mental visual, this is some truly great wordplay. Sex "Have sex with my sex!" Erm. What? Fandango A far more exotic version of fanny. Again, could be a type of dance performed on Strictly. Cunt There's a reason it rhymes with blunt. There are still people out there deeply offended by this one, so maybe use it with caution. Flower If 80's Monica from Friends used to say it, chances are you shouldn't be using it these days. Beaver Whilst beavers can be cute, this slang term isn't. Muff Depends on your pube-stance, really. *shrugging emoji* Front Bottom If the above doesn't suit you, maybe this one will. Pointing silently and awkwardly towards crotch* As a wise man named Ronan once said: 'You say it best when you say nothing at all'. Doo-Dah Also a common name for a remote. Neither thing will function properly in the wrong hands. Tuppence It's worth a bit more than that, thanks. Whispering eye The idea of a vagina whispering, and/or having the ability to blink, is just too horrifying for words tbh. Axe Wound Anyone that refers to the beauty of your vag as this deserves a quite literal axe wound. Sorry, not sorry. Minge Not the best option, however can we caveat by saying "Ooh, they've just given me a twinge in the minge!" is a fun equivalent to saying you've got 'fanny flutters' à la Love Island's Maura Higgins? Lady garden Gardens are dirty, weedy and bug-infested. With any luck, vaginas aren't. Minnie The childhood vagina euphemism of choice much to Minnie Mouse's dismay. Noo Noo Makes you see that hoover-thing from Teletubbies in a whole new light, doesn't it? Growler Can we just... not? Flange Is it just us, or does any word with a 'ge' sound a bit... off? Beef curtains The lowest of the low.
