loopy

loopy

 

(adjective)

= silly

Examples

After a few drinks, Mark felt a bit loopy and started laughing at everyone.

He is talking to himself with a loopy grin on his face.

He tends to go loopy when he drinks too much.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loopy

Here are more examples of using "loopy":

After staying up all night, she felt loopy and struggled to concentrate at work.

The kids were feeling loopy after eating too much candy at the party.

His loopy jokes always lighten the mood during meetings.

When the medication kicked in, she became a bit loopy and started giggling uncontrollably.

Some synonyms for the adjective "loopy" (meaning silly):

Goofy

Wacky 

Foolish

Dizzy

Crazy 

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Question: In the sentence, "After a few drinks, Mark felt a bit loopy," what does "loopy" suggest about his behavior?

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A. He felt calm and serious.

B. He seemed light and fun. 

C. He acted rude and harsh.

D. He appeared lost and dazed. 

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strip

strip

= to remove its covering, layers, or parts

除去；

＝ to remove your clothing

脫衣服；

The artist decided to strip the old paint from the wooden table to restore its natural beauty.

藝術家決定剝去木桌上的舊漆，以恢復其自然之美。

The children stripped off all their clothes to go swimming.

孩子們脫掉所有衣服去游泳。

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spurt

spurt

= to come out suddenly and forcefully

噴出;

His hand was spurting blood after he was shot.

他在被射中後，手上噴出了血。

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in the loop

 in the loop

=  to keep someone updated or informed about specific situations, decisions, or developments

Please make sure to keep me in the loop when you confirm your holiday plans this month.

I’d appreciate it if you could keep me in the loop about the project's progress.

Make sure to keep me in the loop about what time we’re meeting for the concert.

Keep me in the loop about plans for the weekend barbecue; I want to help out!

Some synonyms and antonyms for "in the loop":

Synonyms:

Inform

Update

Notify

Brief

Include

Advise

Antonyms:

Isolate

Exclude 

Neglect

Omit

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What does "keep me in the loop" mean in the sentence: "Make sure to keep me in the loop about what time we’re meeting for the concert"? 

A) Exclude me

B) Delay notice

C) Ignore me

D) Inform me

prank

 prank

= a funny trick designed to surprise or amuse someone, often resulting in laughter or mild embarrassment 

Susan played pranks by hiding fake scorpions around the classroom to frighten her classmates.

They made a video of their latest prank and shared it online.

His prank backfired when it ended up embarrassing him instead.

She laughed when she heard about the prank that involved fake spiders in the locker.

Some synonyms and antonyms for the word "prank":

Synonyms

Joke

Trick

Gag  

Antonyms

Seriousness

Sincerity

Truth

Honesty 

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run into a buzz saw

run into a buzz saw

= to encounter a difficult or dangerous situation unexpectedly 

(一個人)遇到嚴重的困難或意外的麻煩，尤其是在沒有預料到的情況下。

My favorite football team was confident they would win the game, but they ran into a buzz saw when their star player received a red card.

我最喜歡的足球隊很有信心他們會贏得比賽，但是當他們的明星球員收到紅牌時，他們卻陷入了困境。

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Sluggish

Sluggish

= Slow-moving.

遲緩；

The sluggish cat barely moved after eating lunch.

這隻懶洋洋的貓吃完午餐後幾乎一動也不動。

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loom

 

loom 

(verb)

= to imply that something significant is approaching

Examples

The economic downturn looms over the country.

Storm clouds loomed on the horizon, signaling an approaching storm.

Some problems that loom ahead may be solved next week.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loom

Here are more examples of using "loom":

As deadlines approach, the pressure of exams looms over the students.

As the election date draws near, tensions loom among the candidates.

As winter approaches, the threat of severe weather looms for many regions.

Some synonyms for the verb "loom":

 

Approach

Threaten

Hover  

Envelop

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shuteye

shuteye

= sleep

睡眠；

I think I need to get some shuteye before going to the birthday party tonight.

我想我需要先小睡一會兒，然後才能去今晚的生日派對。

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spiffy

 

spiffy

= attractive or stylish in appearance

吸引人的。

Mark showed up at the jockey club in a spiffy suit to discuss his horse with his trainer.

Mark穿著一套時尚的西裝出現在馬會，與他的練馬師討論他的馬。

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weekend warrior

 weekend warrior

= someone who engages in intense activities or sports on the weekends

After a long week at the office, he transforms into a weekend warrior at the gym, pushing himself to lift heavier weights. 

Are you free this weekend? I’m planning to go mountain biking with some other weekend warriors!

As a weekend warrior, he looks forward to every Saturday morning when he can hit the trails for a long run.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "weekend warrior."

Synonyms:

Recreational athlete

Weekend athlete

Amateur sports enthusiast

Casual competitor

Leisurely sportsman/sportswoman

Antonyms:

Couch potato 

Homebody 

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on a roll

 on a roll

= to be experiencing a period of success or good luck

The basketball team has been on a roll lately, winning five consecutive games.

After winning three consecutive matches this month, my favorite football team is on a roll this season.

He’s been studying hard and is on a roll, earning high grades in every subject.

After winning several matches online, he's definitely on a roll in his favorite video game.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "on a roll":

Synonyms: 

On a winning streak 

Riding high

In full swing

Antonyms:

Off course

In a slump

Experiencing setbacks 

In a downturn

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sizzle

sizzle

= to make a hissing sound like food cooking in a hot pan

發出（油炸食物在熱鍋中煮時的）嘶嘶聲；

The bacon is sizzling in the pan.

煙肉在平底鍋裡嘶嘶作響。

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jockey for position

jockey for position

= to compete for a favorable position 

在競爭中，個人或團體為了獲得更有利的地位而進行的策略性活動。

Before the fireworks, many tourists were jockeying for position to secure the best view.

在煙火綻放前，許多遊客爭相佔據最佳位置，以獲得最佳觀賞效果。

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look up to someone

look up to someone 

(phrasal verb)

= to admire or respect someone

Examples

I have always looked up to Mark for his courage.

Susan looks up to her teachers for their life wisdom.

We sometimes look up to our boss for direction and motivation.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20up%20to

Here are more examples of using "look up to someone":

As a young athlete, I always looked up to my older brother for his dedication and skill.

Many students look up to their coaches for guidance and support.

She looks up to her grandmother, who has overcome many challenges in life.

Children often look up to their parents as role models in their development.

Some synonyms for the phrase "look up to someone":

Admire

Respect 

Esteem 

Honor

Idolize

Appreciate

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take the plunge

take the plunge

= to decide to do something after thinking about it for a long time 

冒險一試；

After weighing the pros and cons for a few months, Susan finally took the plunge and went to New Zealand on a work visa.

經過幾個月的權衡利弊後，Susan終於下定決心，持工作簽證前往紐西蘭工作。

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trait

trait

= a distinguishing characteristic or quality, typically belonging to a person, animal, or thing

特徵;

Blue eyes and a big nose are rare traits in his family.

藍色眼睛和大鼻子在他的家族中是罕見的特徵。

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mend your fences

 mend your fences

= to repair or improve relationships

After their argument, they decided it was time to mend their fences and talk things over.

The two neighboring families had been feuding for years, but last weekend they finally came together to mend their fences.

Following the scandal, the politician worked tirelessly to mend his fences with the community.

After months of silence, Lisa decided to mend her fences with her former colleague over lunch.

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "mend your fences":

Synonyms

Repair relationships

Reconcile

Restore harmony

Make amends

Heal rifts

Resolve conflicts

Antonyms

Create division

Burn bridges

Foster conflict

Alienate

Deepen disagreements

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dog-eat-dog

 dog-eat-dog

= a highly competitive environment where individuals are willing to do anything, often ruthlessly, to achieve success

In a dog-eat-dog market, AI companies must continuously innovate new products to stay ahead of the competition.

In the dog-eat-dog world of corporate mergers, companies often engage in aggressive tactics to outperform their rivals.

The entertainment industry is a dog-eat-dog realm where talent alone is not enough to guarantee success.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "dog-eat-dog":

Synonyms:

Cutthroat 

Ruthless 

Competitive 

Fierce 

Antonyms:

Cooperative 

Supportive  

Harmonious

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return in droves

to return in droves

= to come back in large numbers or groups 

成群結隊地返回;

After the pandemic, the government hopes that Chinese tourists will return in droves.

疫情過後，政府希望中國遊客能大批回來。

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pay top dollar

to pay top dollar

= to pay a high price for something 

支付高額費用;

Mark was willing to pay top dollar for that Michael Jordan card with a gold signature because it was the only one in the world.

Mark願意花高價購買那張帶有金色簽名的Michael Jordan卡，因為這是世界上獨一無二的。

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insurrection

insurrection 

(noun)

= an act of rebellion or uprising against an established authority 

Examples

During the armed insurrection, many people quickly fled to nearby countries.

The insurrection led to the collapse of the government.

The police investigated the president for insurrection charges.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurrection

Here are more examples of using "insurrection":

The insurrection was fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with the ruling regime.

After the insurrection, the country faced years of instability and conflict.

Historical records show that the insurrection was met with a heavy military response.

Many leaders were arrested in the aftermath of the failed insurrection.

Some synonyms for the noun "insurrection":

Rebellion

Uprising 

Revolution 

Resistance

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