regress

 

regress

= to return to a previous state, often implying a decline 

After several successful years, the football team began to regress because of injuries to its star players.

在幾個成功的年頭後，這支足球隊因為明星球員的受傷而開始退步。

The company started to regress in its market share after losing focus on customer service.

這家公司在失去對客戶服務的關注後，市場份額開始倒退。

If the software isn't updated, it may regress in functionality over time.

如果這個軟體不進行更新，隨著時間的推移，它的功能可能會退步。

If you stop exercising regularly, your fitness level will likely regress.

如果你停止定期運動，你的體能水平可能會退步。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "regress":

Synonyms:

Decline

Deteriorate

Revert 

Backtrack

Antonyms:

Advance

Progress

Improve 

Develop

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01. Which sentence best demonstrates the verb "regress"?

A) After a year of hard work, the team achieved its goals and celebrated their success.

B) When faced with too much pressure, the young student began to behave like a toddler again.

C) The athlete consistently improved their performance and broke new records.

D) Following weeks of training, the musician played flawlessly at the concert.

02. After the new policy, employee performance began to regress. What does "regress" mean here?

A) Improve steadily

B) Move backward

C) Stay the same

D) Speak loudly

sleep with the fishes

sleep with the fishes

= to be dead, often implying that someone has been killed and their body disposed of, particularly in water 

He slept with the fishes after he was murdered.

他被謀殺後沉屍海底。

The gang leader threatened that anyone who betrayed him would end up sleeping with the fishes.

這名幫派首領威脅說，任何背叛他的人都會死掉。

The villain said he would make the hero sleep with the fishes.

這個壞人說他會讓這個英雄死掉。

He knew too much, and now he's going to sleep with the fishes.

他知道的太多了，現在他就快要死掉。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "sleep with the fishes":

Synonyms:

Be killed

Be murdered

Rest in peace 

Die

Antonyms:

Survive

Live 

Thrive 

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Which of the following interpretations best captures the idiomatic expression "sleep with the fishes"?

A) To indulge in leisure activities by the water

B) To experience a tranquil death surrounded by nature

C) To face an untimely demise, often with a connotation of violence or retribution

D) To enter a deep slumber after a long day of fishing

 

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