from pillar to post

 from pillar to post

= to be moved or sent around in a chaotic or confusing manner

During the earthquake, tourists were moved from pillar to post as flights were canceled and rerouted.

After the storm, the residents were sent from pillar to post as emergency services struggled to restore order.

During the renovation, we were shuffled from pillar to post as the construction schedule kept changing.

In the aftermath of the merger, employees felt like they were being sent from pillar to post without clear communication about their roles.

Some synonyms for "from pillar to post":

Back and forth

To and fro 

Here and there

Round and round

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chant

 chant

= to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously, often in a rhythmic and melodic manner 

The fans kept chanting the team’s official song, rallying support for their favorite football club during the match.

The team’s supporters chanted their victory song as they celebrated in the streets.

The children gathered in a circle, chanting their favorite nursery rhymes with enthusiasm.

Some synonyms for "chant":

Chorus

Recite

Sing

Intone

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Give the green light

Give the green light

= To grant permission for someone to do something.

准許;放行;

After reviewing the current situation, the manager finally gave the green light to start the new project.

在審查了目前的情況後，經理最終准許啟動新項目。

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Herald

Herald

= To announce something that is about to happen.

宣佈;

The president-elect heralded a new policy regarding import taxes.

當選總統宣布了一項有關進口稅的新政策。

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hit back

hit back 

= to retaliate

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Examples

When the journalist criticized the human resource policies, the government immediately hit back by publishing a series of articles.

Susan hit back at the scandals with persuasive arguments.

After falling behind in the first half, my favorite football team immediately hit back with two incredible goals.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20back

 

Here are more examples of using "hit back":

When our main competitors lowered their product prices, our company immediately decided to hit back by launching a new product.

When the bully pushed me, I decided to hit back and stand up for myself. 

The government hit back at critics by highlighting its accomplishments in office.

Some synonyms for "hit back":

Retaliate 

Counterattack

Rebut

Strike back

Answer back

Take revenge 

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breakthrough

 breakthrough

= a significant advance or development 

The logic of the new software represents a breakthrough in artificial intelligence, allowing machines to learn faster and more efficiently with limited resources.

The discovery of a new vaccine represents a breakthrough in the fight against infectious diseases, potentially saving millions of lives.

The invention of 5G technology is a breakthrough in telecommunications, enabling faster data transfer and improved connectivity for smart devices.

The creation of a new lightweight, super-strong material is a breakthrough that could revolutionize industries such as aerospace and construction.

Some synonyms for "breakthrough":

Advancement

Innovation

Discovery

Progress

Development

Revolution 

Milestone

Pioneering 

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Indict

Indict

= To officially accuse someone of a crime.

起訴；

He was indicted for selling illicit cigarettes.

他因銷售私煙而被起訴。

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Outrageous

Outrageous

= Shockingly bad.

= Morally unacceptable.

駭人的; 無法接受的;

The price of the sandwich at that hotel is outrageous.

那家酒店的三明治價格貴得離譜。

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dead right

 dead right

= completely correct.

Mark suggested using this software to learn English, and he is dead right; it has made learning much easier.

She said that adding a pinch of salt enhances the flavor, and she is dead right; it really makes a difference.

My friend advised me to stretch before exercising, and he is dead right; it helped prevent injuries.

She mentioned that booking flights in advance is cheaper, and she is dead right; I found much better deals that way.

Some synonyms for "dead right":

Absolutely correct

Completely right

Spot on

Exactly right

Perfectly accurate

Totally true  

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be on the cards

 be on the cards

= something is likely to happen or is expected to occur in the future.

After the wedding last week, starting a family is now on the cards.

With the holidays approaching, a trip to the beach is on the cards.

Since we've saved enough money, buying a new house is on the cards.

With their strong performance this season, a championship win is on the cards for the team.

Some synonyms and phrases similar to "on the cards":

Likely to happen 

In the pipeline

Expected  

Anticipated

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Inaugural

Inaugural

= Something that marks the beginning of an event.

首次的；

He was excited to attend the inaugural meeting of the working mechanism on border affairs.

我很高興出席其邊境工作機制的首次會議。

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Optimize

Optimize

= To make something as efficient as possible.

使優化；

My boss has asked me to optimize the use of company resources.

我的老闆要求我優化在公司資源上的使用。

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hit a snag

hit a snag

= to counter a problem 

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Examples

The software project was ahead of schedule until we hit a snag with a major bug in the system.

The construction project was on track, but we hit a snag when we discovered numerous historical artifacts at the building site.

I was making good progress on my final year project until I hit a snag when my computer broke down.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20a%20snag

 

Here are more examples of using "hit a snag":

I was all set to leave for vacation, but I hit a snag when my flight got canceled.

I was trying to fix my bike, but I hit a snag when I couldn't find the right parts.

Mark was all set to leave for vacation, but he hit a snag when his flight got canceled at the last minute.

Some synonyms for "hit a snag":

Encounter a problem

Face a hurdle

Run into an obstacle

Meet a setback

Hit a bump in the road 

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Substantial

 

Substantial

= A large amount.

大量的；

The charitable project has received a substantial amount of funding in just two weeks.

該慈善項目在短短兩週內就收到了大量的資金。

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Surrealism

 

Surrealism

= An artistic and literary movement of the early 20th century, characterized by the depiction of impossible things.

超現實主義；20世紀初的一場藝術和文學運動，其特徵是描繪不可能的事物。

Do you love surrealism in painting?

你喜歡超現實主義的繪畫嗎？

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vim and vigor

 vim and vigor

= great energy and enthusiasm.

My favorite football team played with vim and vigor, demonstrating their determination to win the match.

She tackled the marathon with vim and vigor, pushing herself to achieve a personal best.

The volunteers worked with vim and vigor during the charity event, making a significant impact in the community.

Some synonyms for "vim and vigor":

 

Enthusiasm

Vitality 

Spirit

Strength

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chin music

 chin music

= light conservation 

Mark and I spent the evening sharing chin music about toy cars. 

Lisa and I enjoyed some chin music over coffee, discussing our favorite books.

I overheard two strangers sharing chin music about their travel experiences.

The team took a break to engage in chin music about weekend plans and hobbies.

Some synonyms for "chin music" (light conversation):

Small Talk

Chit-Chat

Casual Conversation

Gossip

Idle Chatter 

Friendly Chat 

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Purport

Purport

= To claim something.

聲稱；

He purports to be an expert in the AI industry.

他自稱是AI行業的專家。

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Suspicion

Suspicion

= Distrust.

不信任；

After the boss implemented a new voluntary separation program, some employees found themselves working under a cloud of suspicion.

上司實施新的自願離職計劃後，一些員工己在懷疑和不信任的陰影下工作。

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Pivotal

Pivotal

= Something that is essential to success.

對成功至關重要的東西；

This pivotal idea will change the future of the company.

這個對成功至關重要的想法將改變公司的未來。

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Moviegoer

Moviegoer

= A person who regularly goes to the cinema.

影迷;常去電影院看電影的人；

There are fewer moviegoers in Hong Kong.

在香港，常去電影院看電影的人越來越少。

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win by a landslide

 win by a landslide

= to achieve a victory by a very large margin

My favorite team won by a landslide, finishing the game with a score of 8-0.

She won the competition by a landslide, outpacing her closest rival by several minutes.

The new product was a hit, with sales soaring and the company winning by a landslide in the market.

Some synonyms for "win by a landslide":

Win overwhelmingly

Win decisively

Achieve a landslide victory

Triumph by a wide margin

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dead set on (doing something)

 dead set on (doing something)

= to be very determined to do something 

After years of saving, we are dead set on opening a restaurant.

Susan is dead set on learning to play the piano this year.

Mark is dead set on running a marathon next year.

We are dead set on finishing this project by the deadline.

Lena is dead set on mastering Spanish before her trip to Spain.

Some synonyms for "dead set on (doing something)":

Determined to

Resolved to

Intent on

Set on

Hell-bent on

Committed to

Fixed on

Focused on

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Stalwart

Stalwart

= Loyal.

忠誠的;

Dr. Brown is a stalwart advocate for environmental protection.

布朗博士是環境保護的堅定倡導者。

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Know the ropes

Know the ropes

= To be familiar with the details.

在行;

After three months of training, I finally know the ropes and can handle the job on my own.

經過三個月的培訓，我終於知道訣竅，可以獨立完成這項工作了。

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Adjectives

Adjectives

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about their qualities, quantities, or states. They can be single words, phrases, or even clauses. 

Here are some examples:

A sharp knife

The adjective "sharp" describes the edge of the knife, indicating that it can cut easily.

A red flag

The adjective "red" describes the color of the flag, providing information about its appearance.

A seven-year-old child

The adjective "seven-year-old" describes the age of the child, giving specific information about how old they are.

Additional Examples

A tall building

The adjective "tall" describes the height of the building.

A beautiful sunset

The adjective "beautiful" describes the visual appeal of the sunset.

An interesting book

The adjective "interesting" describes the engaging nature of the book.

Types of Adjectives

Descriptive Adjectives: Describe qualities (e.g., happy, blue, large).

Quantitative Adjectives: Indicate quantity (e.g., some, many, few).

Demonstrative Adjectives: Point to specific things (e.g., this, that, these, those).

Possessive Adjectives: Indicate ownership (e.g., my, your, their).

Understanding adjectives helps to create more vivid and detailed descriptions in writing and speech.

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Ditto

Ditto

The same. 也是如此。

“I hate horror films.””Ditto.”

“我討厭恐怖片。”“我也是如此。”

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Few and far between

Few and far between

= Very rare.

少之又少；

Good job opportunities are few and far between.

好的就業機會少之又少。

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