The following is a detailed account of the core vocabulary and phrase (9) in the frequently used news stories, each of which contains a synonym, a sentence and a chinese translation to help you understand and apply these expressions in greater depth。
I. Core voluntary terms and languages
1. Up in the air
• speech: informal language, literally “suspending in the air”, metaphorically “undecided, unresolved”. It is often used to describe situations where plans, arrangements or futures are uncertain。
• our examples are still up in the air because we have't received our work programmes.
• translation: our vacation plan has not yet been finalized because we have not received a work schedule。
2. Liftoff
:: speech: noun, specifically the moment of launch (rocket, spacecraft). It is a common word in space and can be used as a metaphor for the exciting beginning of something。
• the mission was a situation from lifeoff to landing.
:: translation: the mission was successful from launch to landing。
3. Firesthand
• speech: adjectives/ adverbs, meaning “first hand”, “personal”. Emphasis on direct experience, rather than indirectly hearing or learning。
• as a example, she rose first occasion of the situation.
• translation: as a field journalist, she gained first-hand experience with the conflict。
4. Cost-effectively
• speech: adverb, meaning “cost-effective”, “cost-effective”. Describe good results or returns with fewer resources。
• the examples are to produce high-quality goods more cost-effectively.
:: translation: the company aims to produce high-quality goods in a more cost-effective manner。
5. Service as
• speech: the verb, meaning “to be used as” and “to serve”. To describe the function, role or use of a person or thing。
• example: this broad shall serve as a coNo, no, no, noNo, no, no, no.
• translation: this hall is often used as a conference centre for international conferences。
6. Probe
• speech: nouns, specifically in the field of space, refer to “detectors”, “space exploration vessels”. As a verb, it means “detection”, “exploration”。
• example: the space program sent back stunning images of the planet's rings.
• translation: the space probe sent back amazing images of the rings。
7. Debatable
• speech: adjectives, meaning “controversial”, “negotiable”. There is room for discussion or disagreement。
Where this policy will remain everyone is highly capable.
:: translation: it is questionable whether this policy will benefit everyone。
8. Extraordinary effort
• speech: noun phrase, meaning “extraordinary effort”. “extraordinary” means more than usual and to a very high degree。
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:: translation: the completion of this project on time will require an extraordinary effort on the part of the entire team。
Ii. Presentations
People who support/oppose...
• speech: this is a very classic and well-articulated sentence for the structural presentation of both positive and negative perspectives。
:: structure: people who support/oppose
Some perspective/plan
Oh, argue that
Grounds for support/objection
• function: it identifies the holders of views (people who...) and their core arguments (argue that...) and makes the discourse logical and convincing。
• people who report workargue that it involves activities and involves work-life experience, while people who prefer it argue that it reduces team coordination and spoI don't know.
• translation: those who support teleworking believe that it enhances productivity and improves work-life balance, while opponents believe that it weakens team cohesion and spontaneous collaboration。
One thing that's not capable is that...
:: speech: this is a strong conclusive or focused sentence。
• structure: one thing that's not possible is that
A recognized fact or conclusion
• function: by pointing out the “not disputed point” (not debatable), the discussion is drawn from divergence to consensus and is used to highlight a generally accepted basic fact, often as a summary or a turning point of discourse。
Example the reservation over methods, one thing that's not capable is that education is financial to a nation's development.
• translation: despite methodological controversy, it is indisputable that education is the foundation of a country's development。
