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.

Quiz Of The Day

  Despite numerous setbacks, the team was determined to __________ their goal.

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A. put up with 

B. carry out 

C. look into 

D. give in to

nickel-and-dime

nickel-and-dime

= something that involves small amounts of money

It's just a nickel-and-dime dispute; I don't want to get involved.

這只是個小小的爭執，我不想牽扯進去。

Susan thinks it's silly to fight over such a nickel-and-dime matter.

Susan認為為這種雞毛蒜皮的小事爭吵很愚蠢。

Let’s not waste time on nickel-and-dime complaints; we have bigger issues to address.

別把時間浪費在這些無關緊要的抱怨上；我們有更重要的事情要處理。

Don't worry about the nickel-and-dime costs; they aren't worth it.

別擔心那些零星的小開銷；它們根本不值得。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "nickel-and-dime":

Synonyms

Small change 

Trivial

Minor

Inconsequential

Antonyms

Significant

Major

Important

Substantial

Considerable

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What does "nickel-and-dime" generally refer to?

A) Small amounts of money or petty expenses

B) A luxurious shopping experience

C) A type of ancient currency

D) A strategy for large-scale investments

 

nanny

 

nanny

= a person who is employed to care for children 

Peter think it's time to hire a nanny to take care of his children.

Peter認為是時候請一位保母來照顧他的孩子了。

After considering their busy schedules, Maria and John decided it was best to hire a nanny to help with the kids.

考慮到他們繁忙的日程，Maria和John決定好是聘請一位保母來幫忙照顧孩子們。

With a nanny at home, Sarah could finally enjoy a night out with her friends without worrying about the kids.

家裡有保母後，Sarah終於可以和朋友外出過夜，而不必擔心孩子們。

The nanny took the kids to the park for some fresh air.

保母帶孩子們去公園呼吸新鮮空氣。

Some synonyms for "nanny":

Synonyms

Childcare provider

Babysitter

Caregiver

Nursemaid 

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01. What role does a nanny typically fulfill?

A) Supervises children in a school setting

B) Provides personal training and fitness coaching

C) Cares for children in their home environment

D) Manages household finances

02. Which person takes care of children at home?

A) Teacher

B) Doctor

C) Nanny

D) Chef

nada

 

nada

= nothing

I put in a lot of effort on the project, but it ended up being nada.

我為這個專案付出了很多努力，但最終卻一無所獲。

After hours of searching for the missing files, I found nada.

花了好幾個小時尋找遺失的檔案，結果什麼都沒找到。

He promised me support, but when I needed him, I got nada.

他答應會支持我，但當我需要他的時候，卻什麼也沒得到。

Susan worked hard on her presentation, but the audience gave her nada in terms of feedback.

Susan 為她的簡報付出了很多努力，但觀眾在回饋方面毫無反應。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "nada":

Synonyms

Nothing

Zilch

Nil

Zero

Antonyms

Something

Everything

A lot

Abundance

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What does "nada" mean?

A) A type of dessert

B) Nothing; a term used to indicate the absence of something

C) A style of music

D) A type of flower

bang on

 bang on 

= to talk a lot or to speak at length about something, often in a repetitive or tedious manner

Mark loves to bang on about his favorite sports team, especially after a big win.

Susan always bangs on about her travels, sharing every detail of her adventures with anyone who will listen.

After watching the documentary, Susan wouldn’t stop banging on about the importance of climate change.

Whenever we go out for coffee, Susan always bangs on about her favorite films.

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Some synonyms and antonyms for "bang on" in the context of talking a lot:

Synonyms:

Chat  

Talk incessantly  

Ramble  

Antonyms:

Be silent  

Be brief  

Be concise

Question:

01. What does the phrase "bang on" most likely mean in a conversational context?

A) To move quickly and silently

B) To talk a lot, often about the same thing

C) To make a loud noise

D) To stop speaking abruptly

02. What does "bang on" mean in this sentence?

"She keeps banging on about her trip."

A) To move quickly

B) To talk endlessly

C) To make noise

D) To stay silent