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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Slime

Slime

= An unpleasantly thick and slippery liquid substance.

黏液；

The scientists wanted to find out why the pool was covered in red slime.

科學家想找出為什麼池塘裡會覆蓋著紅色黏液。

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insomnia

 insomnia

= a symptom characterized by the inability to sleep.

Susan found a doctor to seek help for her insomnia and followed the doctor’s suggestions for what to do before bed.

Mark struggles with insomnia, often lying awake for hours before finally drifting off.

Due to her insomnia, Jenna felt irritable and exhausted, impacting her relationships and work performance.

Tom implemented a strict bedtime routine and limited screen time before bed to combat his insomnia.

Some synonyms for "insomnia":

Sleeplessness

Restlessness

Wakefulness

Sleep deprivation 

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Château

Château

= A large castle in France.

Do you think it is worth buying a château in France for vacation purposes?

Do you believe that owning a château in France could enhance our family vacations?

Do you think a château in France would provide a unique vacation experience compared to a hotel?

Some synonyms and related terms for "château":

Castle

Manor

Palace

Fortress

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All and sundry

All and sundry

= Everyone.

所有人;

The car exhibition was open to all and sundry.

此次車展對所有人開放。

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Smell a rat

 

Smell a rat

= To recognize that something is not as it should be.

發覺有可疑;

Mark began to smell a rat when his boss kept avoiding his questions about the project.

當老闆不斷迴避有關該專案的問題時，Mark開始察覺事情有可疑。

When Mark saw the job advertisement offering a very high salary without requiring relevant work experience, he started to smell a rat.

當Mark看到這個招聘廣告，看到它提供非常高的薪水，而且不需要相關工作經驗時，他開始懷疑這裡面有問題。

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Any port in a storm

Any port in a storm

= To accept any solution in a difficult situation.

在困難的情況下接受任何解決方案；

When the financial reserves had dropped significantly over a few years, the government decided to raise taxes as much as possible, viewing it as a necessary measure—any port in a storm.

當財政儲備在幾年內大幅下降時，政府決定盡可能地提高稅收。在困難的情況下接受任何解決方案。

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Assassin

 

Assassin

= A person who is hired to kill someone.

刺客；

He was hired as an assassin by the country to kill the terrorist leader.

他被國家僱用為刺客，暗殺恐怖分子頭目。

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gaunt

 gaunt

= very thin and bony, often due to suffering, hunger, or illness

After several months of illness, Susan appeared gaunt and grey.

The gaunt figure of the stray dog tugged at her heartstrings, prompting her to take it in.

His gaunt face was a testament to the stress he had endured over the past few months.

The gaunt trees stood bare against the bleak winter sky, their branches reaching out like bony fingers.

Some synonyms for "gaunt":

Emaciated

Lean

Thin

Bony

Skeletal 

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clamor

 clamor

= a loud and confused noise 

The clamor of the crowd in the stadium disturbed the nearby neighborhood.

The clamor of children playing in the park filled the air with laughter.

The clamor of the city at night kept her awake for hours.

The clamor from the construction site next door made it hard to concentrate.

Some synonyms for "clamor"

Shouting 

Uproar 

Din  

Racket  

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Spit in the wind

Spit in the wind

= To waste time on actions that are meaningless or unlikely to achieve any positive outcome. 

白費氣力;

After sending over 100 application letters without receiving any feedback, Susan felt like she was just spitting in the wind.

在發出了100多封求職信而沒有收到任何回覆後，Susan感覺自己只是在白費氣力。

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Staggering

Staggering

= Astonishing.

令人震驚的;

The staggering costs of repairing the lift took all the property owners by shock.

維修電梯的巨額費用讓所有業主都震驚。

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A chip off the old block

A chip off the old block

= A person who closely resembles or shares similar traits with their parent.

Mark is a chip off the old block; he has the same sense of humor as his father.

Other examples

Emma is a chip off the old block; she loves painting just like her mother.

Lucas is a chip off the old block; he plays the guitar just as well as his grandfather did.

Nina is a chip off the old block, always cracking jokes like her mother.

Some synonyms for "a chip off the old block":

Like father, like son

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

A spitting image

Cut from the same cloth

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