Tuesday, 30 June 2026

something turns your stomach

 





something turns your stomach
= something that causes you to feel disgust or nausea

The smell of this stinky cheese really turns my stomach.
這個臭芝士的味道真的讓我作嘔。

The smell of rotten eggs really turns Mark's stomach.
爛蛋的味道真的讓Mark感到反胃。

The thought of eating insects turns Susan's stomach; she finds it disgusting.
想到要吃昆蟲讓Susan感到噁心;她覺得很討厭。

When Mark saw the trash overflowing with old leftovers, it really turned his stomach.
當Mark看到垃圾桶裡滿是過期的剩菜時,真的讓他感到反胃。


Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "turns your stomach":

Synonyms:
Causes nausea
Makes you feel sick
Disgusts you

Antonyms:
Appeals to your senses
Entices you
Delights your palate
Is appetizing

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What does the phrase "something turns your stomach" mean?

A) It makes you feel excited and happy.

B) It makes you feel angry and frustrated.

C) It makes you feel nauseous or disgusted.

D) It makes you feel tired and sleepy.






discharge

 discharge

= to release or send out something, such as a substance, a responsibility, or a duty


Mark discharged from the hospital after successful surgery.

Susan was discharged yesterday, feeling much better now.

Susan discharged her energy at the university gym.

Susan learned companies discharge waste that harms nature.



Some synonyms and antonyms for "discharge":

Synonyms:

release

emit

unload

send


Antonyms:

retain

hold

keep

withhold



What does "discharge" mean in pollution?

A) To clean the water

B) To release waste water

C) To keep water safe

D) To drink clean water

Monday, 29 June 2026

replicate

 replicate

= to make an exact copy or duplicate of something


Mark tried to replicate the success of his last business deal.

Mark attempted to replicate the coffee blend he enjoyed at the cafe.

She wanted to replicate the delicious recipe she saw on a cooking show.

At university, Susan replicates the study habits of top students.



Some synonyms and antonyms for "replicate":

Synonyms:

duplicate

copy

reproduce

imitate


Antonyms:

originate

create

invent

destroy


Question:

What does "replicate" mean?

A) To destroy something

B) To create something new

C) To make an exact copy

D) To ignore completely

Friday, 26 June 2026

promenade

 promenade

= a public walkway or path, often along a waterfront or in a park, where people stroll


Mark enjoys his morning run along the promenade by the lake.

After work, Mark likes to park his sports car near the promenade and walk.

After classes, Susan and her friends stroll along the campus promenade.

Susan enjoys trying food trucks that park near the promenade.


Some synonyms and antonyms for "promenade":

Synonyms:

walkway

boardwalk

esplanade

footpath


Antonyms:

highway

freeway

expressway

motorway


Question:

What is a "promenade"?

A) A busy car highway

B) A public walking path

C) An indoor shopping mall

D) A large sports arena

Thursday, 25 June 2026

inference

 inference

= making a logical judgment based on evidence, reasoning, or available information rather than direct observation or explicit statements


Mark made an inference that the new software update would boost sales.

By analyzing market trends, Mark made an inference about the next big tech product.

Susan made an inference about the quality of the restaurant from online reviews.

Susan made an inference that the lecture was canceled after seeing the empty hall.



Some synonyms and antonyms for "inference":

Synonyms:

deduction

conclusion

reasoning

interpretation


Antonyms:

fact

evidence

proof

reality



Question:

What does "inference" mean?

A) A proven fact

B) A conclusion from clues

C) A random guess

D) An uncertain feeling

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

halt

 halt

= to stop moving or doing something, especially suddenly or temporarily


The fishing trip was halted due to strong winds by the lake.

The IT company had to halt operations due to new regulations.

The university debate focused on how to halt war through diplomacy.

Susan joined a campaign to halt a new law restricting student rights.


Some synonyms and antonyms for "halt":

Synonyms: 

stop

pause

cease

interrupt


Antonyms:

continue

proceed

advance

resume


Question:

What does the verb "halt" mean?

A) To continue moving

B) To stop or pause

C) To start quickly

D) To increase speed