scared to death

 

scared to death

= to be extremely frightened or terrified

I was scared to death when I saw the horror movie.

我看那部恐怖電影時，嚇得半死。

Mark was scared to death when he heard strange noises coming from the basement at night.

Mark半夜聽到地下室傳來奇怪的聲音時，嚇壞了。

She was scared to death when she accidentally locked herself in the bathroom during the party.

派對期間，她不小心把自己反鎖在浴室裡，嚇得魂不附體。

Susan was scared to death when she thought she saw a shadow moving outside her window.

Susan以為看到窗外有影子在移動，嚇得要命。 

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "scared to death":

Synonyms

Terrified 

Extremely afraid 

Horrified

Antonyms 

Calm

Fearless

Confident

Comforted

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What does "scared to death" mean?

A) Feeling slightly anxious.

B) Being extremely frightened.

C) Not feeling scared at all.

D) Feeling bored.

back out (of something)

 back out (of something)

= to withdraw from an agreement or commitment

Mark decided to back out of the plan to open a restaurant at the last minute.

After reviewing all the details of the contract, Mark decided to back out of the merger agreement.

When the couple lost a significant amount of money in the scam, they decided to back out of their wedding plans.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Susan had to back out of their vacation plans.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "back out (of something)":

Synonyms:

Withdraw

Retreat 

Drop out 

Cancel

Abandon

Antonyms:

Commit

Proceed 

Continue 

Advance 

01. What does the phrasal verb "back out (of something)" mean in the following sentence?

"After considering the risks, Sarah decided to back out of the investment."

A) To proceed with the investment

B) To cancel the investment

C) To increase her investment

D) To consult with an expert

02. What does "back out of something" mean?

A) To complete a task

B) To withdraw from a plan

C) To start a new project

D) To give a strong opinion

scam

 

scam

= a fraudulent scheme designed to deceive someone in order to obtain money or valuable information, often taking advantage of their trust or vulnerability 

The scam specifically targeted elderly individuals, exploiting their trust to steal both their money and property.

這個騙局專門針對老年人，利用他們的信任來竊取他們的金錢和財產。

The phishing scam tricked users into providing their personal information by pretending to be a reputable bank.

這個網路釣魚詐騙冒充一家信譽良好的銀行，欺騙使用者提供個人資訊。

The lottery scam informed victims that they had won a prize, requiring them to pay fees upfront to claim their winnings.

這個樂透詐騙通知受害者他們中獎了，但要求他們預先支付費用才能領取獎金。

Mark received a phishing scam email that appeared to be from his bank. He unknowingly provided his login credentials, which led to his account being emptied.

Mark收到一封看似來自他銀行的網路釣魚電子郵件。他不知情地提供了他的登入憑證，結果導致他的帳戶被清空。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the word "scam":

Synonyms

Fraud

Con 

Hoax 

Antonyms

Honesty

Integrity

Trustworthiness

Fairness  

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01. What does "scam" mean?

A) A legitimate business deal.

B) A fraudulent scheme to cheat someone.

C) A type of game.

D) A scientific study.

02. What is a common goal of a scam?  

 

A) Help others free

B) Steal money or info

C) Share good news

D) Sell legit products  

carry out

 carry out

= to perform or complete a task, research, or instruction

Mark carried out a market analysis for his new product.

He carried out a software update to improve security.

Susan carried out a presentation in her marketing class.

She carried out interviews for the university magazine.

Synonyms and antonyms for "carry out":

Synonyms:

execute

perform

accomplish

implement

Antonyms:

neglect

ignore

abandon

fail

Question:

What does "carry out" mean in the sentence: "The team carried out the plan successfully"?

A) To ignore the plan

B) To complete the plan

C) To start a new plan

D) To delay the plan

rub it in

 

rub it in

= to emphasize someone of a mistake or misfortune in a way that is hurtful or annoying

I know I forgot your birthday, but you don't have to keep rubbing it in!

我知道我忘了你的生日，但你不必一直不斷提起！

I made a mistake on the project, and my colleague kept rubbing it in every chance they got.

我在專案上犯了個錯誤，我的同事每次有機會就一直拿來諷刺我。

After losing the game, my friend wouldn’t stop rubbing it in, reminding me of the score.

輸了比賽後，我的朋友沒完沒了地嘲笑我，不斷提醒我比分。

I made a small mistake, and my friends kept rubbing it in with jokes.

我犯了個小錯誤，朋友們就一直開玩笑地拿這件事嘲笑我。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "rub it in":

Synonyms: 

Tease 

Mock

Insult

Antonyms:

Support

Encourage 

Praise 

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What does "rub it in" mean?

A) To apply lotion on skin.

B) To talk excessively about a mistake or failure.

C) To clean something.

D) To give a compliment.

resonate

 

resonate

= When a memory resonates, it means that it evokes strong feelings or emotions, often connecting with your personal experiences or values.

Mark’s speech about ESG resonated with the audience at the finance conference.

Mark的ESG演講在財經會議上引起了聽眾的共鳴。

The song's lyrics resonate with many people, capturing the essence of heartbreak.

這首歌的歌詞讓許多人感同身受，捕捉了心碎的精髓。

The teacher's story about resilience resonated with the students, inspiring them to persevere.

老師關於韌性的故事深深打動了學生，激勵他們堅持下去。

His ideas on personal growth resonate with those seeking a more fulfilling life.

關於他個人成長的理念，與那些尋求更充實生活的人產生了共鳴。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "resonate":

Synonyms:

Echo  

Connect 

Antonyms: 

Disconnect

Alienate

Ignore

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What does "resonate" mean?

A) To make a loud noise.

B) To produce a strong emotional response.

C) To stay silent.

D) To create confusion.