2010年ESL之商务英语 04 Scheduling an Appointment

04 Scheduling an Appointment GLOSSARYto make an appointment to schedule a time when one will be able to dosomething* Dont forget to make an appointment with the doctor for your sons shots. appointment schedule a calendar showing when one is committed

2010年ESL之商务英语 03 Reviewing Job Applications

03 Reviewing Job Applications GLOSSARYstack a large number of objects that are placed on top of each other vertically* Ms. DuPois has a huge stack of papers to grade this weekend. pile a group of things that are put in the same place, next to and on

2010年ESL之商务英语 02 Working for an Impossible Boss

02 Working for an Impossible Boss GLOSSARYto mill around to hang around; to loiter, to be in an area without really doinganything productive or having a purpose* Stop milling around and do something useful! You can start by helping memove these boxes

2010年ESL之商务英语 08 Blowing the Whistle at Work

08 Blowing the Whistle at Work GLOSSARY ramification implication; consequence; something additional that results fromones actions, especially when one cannot know exactly what it will be ahead oftime* The decision to quit your job could have serious

2010年ESL之就医和人际交往 14 Being a First-Time Parent

14 Being a First-Time Parent GLOSSARY birth when a new child is brought into the world; when a baby comes out of hisor her mothers womb and begins breathing on its own * How many births happen in this hospital each year? first-time parent a person wh

2010年ESL之就医和人际交往 15 Having Well- and Badly-Behaved Children

15 Having Well- and Badly-Behaved Children GLOSSARY well-behaved acting in ways that are socially appropriate and pleasing to otherpeople; following all the rules and meeting peoples expectations * Why cant you be well-behaved like Janets children? T

2010年ESL之就医和人际交往 16 Being Spontaneous or Well-Planned

16 Being Spontaneous or Well-Planned GLOSSARY notes information that is written down informally to help one develop an idea orremember something in the future, usually intended only for oneself * Jackie always takes notes when she speaks with clients

2010年ESL之就医和人际交往 17 Making a Medical Diagnosis

17 Making a Medical Diagnosis GLOSSARY battery a series of things; a group of many similar things * Applicants have to pass a battery of tests before they are admitted to thisspecial school. to zero in on to identify one object or explanation among m

2010年ESL之旅行交通购物 16 Packing Clothes for a Trip

16 Packing Clothes for a Trip GLOSSARY to pack to put things into suitcases, boxes, or bags, especially for traveling * Dont forget to pack your toothbrush and underwear. garment bag a type of suitcase in the shape of a bag that zips around longdress

2010年ESL之旅行交通购物 17 A Hit-and-Run Accident

17 A Hit-and-Run Accident GLOSSARY hit-and-run a type of car accident where a driver hits a person or object butleaves without stopping to see the damage or apologize, because he or she doesnot want to get in trouble * Mona was injured in a hit-and-r

2010年ESL之旅行交通购物 18 Arranging Airport Transfer

18 Arranging Airport Transfer GLOSSARY vacation package an arrangement that includes airfare, lodging,transportation, admission fees, and possibly food and drink so that one can enjoya vacation without worrying about the details, usually for one pric

2010年ESL之商务英语 21 Advantages and Disadvantages in Life

21 Advantages and Disadvantages in Life GLOSSARY to make (someone) sick to make someone very angry or jealous; to causestrong negative emotions* It makes me sick to know that he has been lying to us for so long. to bust (ones) butt to work very hard;

2010年ESL之日常生活 22 Wiring Money to Another Country

22 Wiring Money to Another Country GLOSSARY emergency an unexpected situation that requires immediate action or animmediate response because it is dangerous or will have other seriousconsequences or results * If you have a medical emergency, call 9-1

2010年ESL之日常生活 23 Planting Flowers and Trees

23 Planting Flowers and Trees GLOSSARY to plant to put seeds or plants into the ground so that they can grow, usually toproduce food or to make an area more beautiful * Thirty years ago, we planted a small maple tree in front of our home, and nowits

2010年ESL之日常生活 24 Fire and Firefighters

24 Fire and Firefighters GLOSSARY smoke the smelly gray or black air that appears when something is burning;the dark gas that comes from a fire * It was really rude when Boyce blew smoke in his fathers face. story a floor or level in a building * Thi

2010年ESL之日常生活 25 Installing Windows and Doors

25 Installing Windows and Doors GLOSSARY to bite off more than (one) can chew to try to do something that is too big ordifficult for one to actually do or finish * Erick tried to go to school full-time and work 30 hours per week, but he bit offmore t

2010年ESL之日常生活 26 Shaving Your Face

26 Shaving Your Face GLOSSARY to set (ones) alarm to change the settings on ones alarm clock so that itmakes a loud noise to wake one up at the desired time * I set my alarm for 6:00 so I could get ready for my 8:30 flight. tempted having a strong de

2010年ESL之商务英语 19 Having a Business Mentor

19 Having a Business Mentor GLOSSARY mentor a person who provides advice and guidance for free, usually tosomeone who is much younger and less experienced * Clarke volunteers as a mentor for at-risk teenagers. advisor someone who provides advice and

2010年ESL之餐饮娱乐 09 Eating at a Casual Restaurant

09 Eating at a Casual Restaurant GLOSSARY something the matter with a problem or issue with something; something thatisnt right or correct * Is something the matter with your leg? Youre walking strangely. how to put this a phrase used when one is unc

2010年ESL之餐饮娱乐 10 Being Hungry and Full

10 Being Hungry and Full GLOSSARY hungry wanting to eat; with a feeling of discomfort or pain in ones stomachbecause it is empty * If I dont eat a good breakfast, Ill probably be really hungry by lunchtime. dish one type of food; food cooked in a cer