come to grips with (something)

 

come to grips with (something)

= to begin to understand and accept a difficult situation

After the loss of his father, Jeffrey needed time to come to grips with his grief.

Mark took time off to come to grips with the demands of his new role in the company.

As the team reviewed their performance, Susan had to come to grips with the fact that they had not met their goals.

After failing the exam, Susan had to come to grips with the fact that she needed to study harder next time.

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "come to grips with (something)":

Synonyms:

Accept (something)

Face (something)

Acknowledge (something)

Deal with (something)

Antonyms:

Avoid (something)

Deny (something)

Ignore (something)

Reject (something)

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After losing his job, Peter needed time to come to grips with the change. What does "come to grips with" mean here?

A) accept the situation

B) ignore the problem

C) celebrate success

D) forget everything

Quiz Of The Day

 Which preposition completes the phrasal verb so only one answer fits the sentence meaning "investigate"?

"They must look ___ the complaint."

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A) for

B) into

C) after

D) of

preliminary

 

preliminary 

(adjective)

= something that comes before a main event

Examples

Mark finished fifth in the preliminary round of the running match.

We are preparing the materials for the coming preliminary meeting.

We are still waiting for the preliminary results because the scoreboard doesn’t work.

Reference

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

Here are a few more examples using "preliminary":

The team conducted preliminary research before launching the project.

She gave a preliminary presentation to gather feedback from her peers.

They held a preliminary discussion to outline the main agenda for the conference.

The results of the preliminary tests showed promising outcomes.

Some synonyms for "preliminary":

Introductory

Initial

Preparatory

Provisional

Foregoing

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses "preliminary".

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A) Preliminary report came.

B) She preliminary danced.

C) He preliminary hungry.

D) They preliminary now.

sedentary

 

 sedentary

= a lifestyle that involves little to no exercise or physical activity  

Mark wants to abandon his sedentary lifestyle by exercising and going jogging three times a week.

Mark想要放棄久坐的生活方式，通過每週三次運動和慢跑來實現。

After realizing the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, Mark decided to take up swimming.

在認識到久坐生活方式帶來的健康風險後，Mark決定開始學習游泳。

To counter his sedentary habits, Mark purchased a standing desk to encourage more movement.

為了對抗他的久坐習慣，Mark買了一個站立式辦公桌，以鼓勵更多的運動。

Susan realized her sedentary lifestyle was affecting her energy levels, so she started taking evening walks.

Susan意識到她的久坐生活方式影響了她的精力，因此開始在晚上散步。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the word "sedentary":

Synonyms

Inactive 

Passive

Sitting 

Antonyms

Active 

Energetic 

Sporty

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01. Which of the following best describes the term "sedentary"?

A) Characterized by frequent movement and activity, often in social settings

B) Involving prolonged periods of inactivity, typically associated with sitting or lying down

C) Pertaining to a lifestyle that emphasizes vigorous exercise and fitness

D) Marked by frequent changes in location or occupation, often resulting in travel

02. What does "sedentary" mean?

A) Active lifestyle

B) Inactive or sitting

C) Very busy person

D) Always traveling

an eye for an eye

 

an eye for an eye

= if someone causes harm to another person, they should receive a punishment or harm that is equivalent in severity to what they inflicted

The film explores the theme of revenge, illustrating how the cycle of an eye for an eye can lead to further violence.

這部電影探討復仇的主題，展示了以眼還眼的循環如何導致進一步的暴力。

He argued that seeking revenge through an eye for an eye only perpetuates a cycle of hatred and pain.

他主張通過以眼還眼來尋求復仇,這只會延續仇恨與痛苦的循環。

She believed that an eye for an eye would only leave the world more scarred and divided.

她認為以眼還眼只會讓世界更加傷痕累累，分裂不已。

In his speech, he cautioned against the dangers of an eye for an eye, emphasizing the need for forgiveness instead.

在他的演講中，他警告人們要小心以眼還眼的危險，強調了寬恕的重要性。

 

 

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "an eye for an eye":

Synonyms 

Revenge  

Tit for tat

Reciprocal punishment

Antonyms

Forgiveness

Mercy 

Reconciliation

Understanding

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01. In the sentence, "The film explores the theme of revenge, illustrating how the cycle of an eye for an eye can lead to further violence," what does the phrase "an eye for an eye" imply?

A) Seeking peace through negotiation.

B) Retaliation or revenge that perpetuates a cycle of violence.

C) A fair exchange of goods.

D) The resolution of conflict through forgiveness.

02. What does "an eye for an eye" mean?

A) Equal revenge

B) Protecting yourself

C) Looking closely

D) Being fair always

all the same

 

all the same

= to persist in an action or to maintain a viewpoint regardless of the circumstances or challenges 

It was raining heavily; all the same, we decided to go windsurfing anyway.

雖然下著大雨，我們還是決定去風浪板衝浪。

He didn’t study much for the exam; all the same, he was still in first place.

他為考試準備不多，但還是維持第一名。

The weather was cold and windy; all the same, we enjoyed our picnic in the park.

天氣寒冷且多風，儘管如此，我們在公園裡仍然享受了野餐。

They warned us about the long wait; all the same, we chose to stay and enjoy the restaurant.

他們警告我們需要長時間等候，儘管如此，我們還是選擇留下來享受餐廳的美食。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "all the same":

Synonyms:

Nevertheless 

Nonetheless 

Regardless 

Still 

Antonyms:

Thus  

As a result   

Consequently   

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01. In the sentence, "It was raining heavily; all the same, we decided to go windsurfing anyway," what does the phrase "all the same" suggest about the decision to go windsurfing?

A) The decision was made out of fear of the rain.

B) The rain was completely disregarded in the decision-making process.

C) Despite the heavy rain, the speaker still felt it was reasonable to windsurf.

D) The decision was postponed due to the weather conditions.

02. What does "all the same" mean? 

A) No matter what

B) All together

C) Very similar

D) Not a problem