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anesthetic = a
drug or gas used to make an area numb; a painkiller �Ҫ�
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as long as = provided
that, since ��Һ��ҷ��
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be about to =
be
just ready to do something in the immediate future ���ѧ��
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cavity = a
hollow place as in a tooth �ٿѹ��
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comment (v.) =
to
make a remark �Ԩ�ó�
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constant (adj.) = never
changing, regular �����
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delay (v.) = to
put off, postpone for a period of time
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dental (adj.) = concerning
teeth, dentistry �������ǡѺ�ѹ
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dread (v.) = to
anticipate with fear or distaste ����֡����
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endure (v.) = to
tolerate, bear, stand ���ҹ
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even so (exp.) = in
spite of that, though that is true �����Ҩ����蹹��
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facility (n.) = establishment,
building that facilitates some activities
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fall apart (v.) = to
disintegrate, break into pieces �¡�͡�ҡ�ѹ
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glance (v.)
= to
look at briefly ����ͺ���ͧ
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go through (v.) = to
endure, search ����
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grind, ground, ground (v.) = to
crush into fine particles, rub harshly, like teeth ����������´
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in spite of = despite,
taking no notice of ���
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needle
= a
pin-like device ���
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nerve
= part
of the nervous system ����ҷ
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nonetheless = nevertheless ���������ҧ�á���
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nor = and
not, or not ���
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numb
=
having
loss of sensation, without feeling or pain
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regardless (adv.) = despite
the fact that¸ anyway
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regardless of (prep) = in
spite of ��� � ���
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relieve =
to
lessen, reduce, ease ��͹����
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though =
however,
nevertheless, in spite of everything
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to begin/start with = the
first reason is ������鹨ҡ
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vanish =
to
disappear, go away ���͹����
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vicinity = the
surrounding area ����dz�ͺ�
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withstand = to
tolerate, endure, resist ��
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1 ���Ѻ����� Column A �Ѻ�������¢ͧ��� Column
B
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Column A |
Column B |
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���. 1. numb ���. 2. vicinity ���. 3. withstand ���. 4. cavity ���. 5. fall apart ���. 6. anesthetic ���. 7. regardless ���. 8. grind ���.9. relieve ��� 10. vanish |
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to disintegrate b.
a drug or gas used to make an area numb, a painkiller c.
despite the face that d.
to disappear e.
to lessen, reduce, ease f.
the surrounding area g.
having loss of sensation without
feeling or pain h.
a hollow place as in a tooth i.
to crush into fine particles j.
to resist |
Answer
Key 1. g 2. f 3. j 4. h 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. i 9. e 10. d.
Troublesome English
Raise/Rise
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raise
(v.) + �ӹ�� =
������٧��� ������Ô�͡������ �� The students raise
their hands when they would like to ask questions. �ѡ���¹¡�������;ǡ�ҵ�ͧ��ö���Ӷ��
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rise
(v.) = �٧��� �� The
sun rises in the east.
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Idioms and Expressions
Eager
Beaver ����� ������դ�����е�������
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�� Jim is really an eager beaver. He goes to school during the day and
works in the evenings and on weekends. (����繤�����դ�����е�������
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Future Tense: V. to be about to = ���ѧ�� ���������
�繡���ʴ��˵ء�ó���С��ѧ���Դ����͹Ҥ��ѹ��� �� Hurry up! The lesson is about to
begin. ����� ��� �����¹���ѧ�����������
������� (Coordinating
Conjunctions): so, yet, nor
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so = �ѧ��� ������Ѻ�����ػ������ ���ͼŢͧ��á�з�
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Sophie always studies hard.
(ʶҹ��ó�)
She passes the exam. (��)
Sophie always studies hard so she passes the exam. ⫿բ�ѹ���¹����
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yet = �ѧ ���ʴ������Ѵ���
�դ������¤���¡Ѻ����� but ��
I didn�t prepare for the test. (��á�з�)
I passed it. (��觷���Դ�ç�ѹ����)
I didn�t prepare for the test, yet I passed it. �ѹ�����������������Ѻ����ͺ���
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nor = ��� ��㹻���¤����ʸ ��
Sharon doesn�t like English.
(����¤����ʸ)
Her
daughter doesn�t like English. (�����Ż���ʸ�������)
Sharon doesn�t like English, nor does her daughter. ���͹���ͺ�����ѧ���
�١�ͧ�͡��蹡ѹ
Ẻ�֡�Ѵ 2: ����� so,
yet ��� nor ŧ㹪�ͧ��ҧ���仹��
1. Marc is always late, ����. he received a cut in his pay.
2. Her father gave her a brand new car, ����.. she didn�t know
how to drive it.
3. Josh wanted to leave to party, ����� he was there until midnight.
4. Jane is looking for a new job, ����.. she can make more
money.
5. I tried to call my family all day, ����.. nobody answered.
6. We should go to the theatre earlier, ����� we can get a good
seat.
7. Mike didn�t ask any question, ����� did he listen to the
teacher.
8. Alan doesn�t like to eat fruits, ����� does he like
vegetables.
9. Harry is very lazy.
He doesn�t like to work, ����� does he like to study.
10. Nicole went on vacation, ����.. she could forget all about
her work.
Answer
Key
1.
so 2. yet 3. yet
4. so 5.yet 6. so 7.
nor 8. or 9. nor 10. so