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

come to blows

 

come to blows

= to have a physical fight 

While debating the upcoming election, Susan and her friend nearly came to blows over their conflicting views.

The legislators nearly came to blows while discussing the budget issues in the Legislative Council last week.

During the heated debate, the two candidates nearly came to blows over their differing policies.

At the protest, tensions ran high, and some demonstrators nearly came to blows with the police.

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "come to blows":

Synonyms

Fight

Engage in combat

Come to blows with 

Antonyms

Make peace

Resolve differences 

Reach a compromise

Discuss civilly

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What does it mean when two people "come to blows"?

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A) They have a discussion.

B) They start fighting.

C) They shake hands.

D) They ignore each other.

plough

 

plough (or "plow" in American English)

(verb)

= to turn over the soil with a plough

Examples

Mark ploughed the fields early in the morning to prepare for sowing seeds.

We ploughed the driveway after the snowstorm.

 

Do you know how to plough a field properly?

Reference

https://www.oed.com/search/dictionary/?scope=Entries&q=plough&tl=true

Here are a few more examples using "plough":

The farmer used a modern tractor to plough the land efficiently.

After the heavy rain, they had to plough the fields again to aerate the soil.

She learned how to plough during her summer job on the farm.

They ploughed through the thick snow to reach the cabin.

Some synonyms for "plough" (or "plow"):

turn over

dig

cultivate

furrow

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What does it mean to plough? 

A) To walk slowly

B) To dig and turn soil

C) To cook food

D) To fix a car

Quiz Of The Day

 Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.

She is interested ___ learning more about history.

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A) at

B) in

C) on

D) with