Monday, 30 June 2025

Revel


Revel
= To take great pleasure or delight in doing something.
狂歡;

All the players and colleagues reveled in the stadium after winning the championship.
所有的球員和同事在贏得冠軍後在體育場裡盡情歡慶。

My children reveled in the living room during the holidays.
我的孩子們在假期期間在客廳裡盡情玩樂。

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Smirk

 


Smirk
= A mocking or smug smile.
假笑;得意的笑;

‘Congratulations on your promotion,’ he said with a smirk.
「恭喜你升職。」他帶著冷笑說。

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Friday, 27 June 2025

humiliate




humiliate 
= to cause someone to feel ashamed 

English Odyssey 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jeffrey.cytc.en_odyssey 

Examples

She felt deeply humiliated when her teacher laughed at her mistake in class.
 (humiliated: adjective)

Manchester United was humiliated in their last match.

Her comments in the discussion humiliated several teammates, leading to chaos.

Reference
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humiliate



Here are more examples of using "humiliate":

The interviewer deliberately asked questions that made the interviewees feel humiliated and uncomfortable.
 (humiliated: adjective)

The bullies tried to post some embarrassing photos online to humiliate me.

The rivals humiliated their players, hoping they would make mistakes and lose the match.



Some synonyms for "humiliate":

Embarrass
Degrade
Belittle 
Mortify
Shame
Disgrace
Dishonor 
 
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Thursday, 26 June 2025

Pushover


Pushover
= Someone who is easily influenced or something that is easy to do.
易被人說服的人;易做的事;

The exam was a pushover; I completed it in just five minutes.
考試很容易。我只用了五分鐘就完成了。

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Off-color





Off-color

= Slightly ill.
感覺不舒服;

After the long flight, Mark felt a little off-color.
經過長途旅程之後,Mark感覺有點不舒服。

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025

eat in

 eat in

= to dine at home or at a specific location instead of going out to a restaurant


After a long, exhausting week, I decided to eat in and take some time to sleep.


After a busy day at work, I prefer to eat in and enjoy a quiet evening.


Eating in allows us to enjoy homemade meals and save money.



Some synonyms for "eat in":


Dine at home 

Stay in for dinner

Cook at home 

Enjoy a meal at home

Eat at home


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Tuesday, 24 June 2025

in the pipeline

 in the pipeline

= something is in progress


The app is currently in the pipeline and will be released next week.


The new marketing strategy is in the pipeline and should be implemented by next month.


Several projects are currently in the pipeline, including updates to our website.


The film is in the pipeline and is expected to hit theaters by summer.



Some synonyms for "in the pipeline":


In development

Underway

In the works

In production


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Monday, 23 June 2025

Purge




Purge
= To get rid of someone from an organization.
清除某人;

The company decided to purge all redundant employees.
公司決定清除所有冗員。

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Push something back

 


Push something back
= To delay something.
拖延;

The deadline has been pushed back since my boss knows my team can’t complete the project on time.
由於我的老闆知道我的團隊無法按時完成該項目,因此該限期已被推遲。

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Friday, 20 June 2025

horse around






horse around 
= to fool around 

English Odyssey

Examples

Susan was horsing around in my bedroom and broke my PS5.

My children spent the afternoon horsing around in the playground.

I was horsing around with my best friends in the internet café.

Reference



Here are more examples of using "horse around":

Although we were busy, we still found time to horse around during the holidays.

After the intense training, the team started horsing around on the field, forgetting about the defeat from last week.

During the family reunion for Lunar New Year, my cousin spent most of the day horsing around in the backyard.



Some synonyms for "horse around":

Fool around
Goof off
Play around
Mess around
Joke around 

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Thursday, 19 June 2025

Gleaming

 


Gleaming
= Bright and shiny.
光潔閃亮的;

Mark was very happy when he showed me his new, gleaming car.
當Mark向我展示他閃閃發光的新車時,他非常高興。

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Heist


Heist
= A robbery.
搶劫;

The movie was about a $1 million jewelry heist that took place at a mahjong parlor.
這部電影講述了在麻將館發生的價值 100 萬美元的珠寶搶劫案。

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Wednesday, 18 June 2025

from pillar to post

 from pillar to post

= to be moved or sent around in a chaotic or confusing manner


During the earthquake, tourists were moved from pillar to post as flights were canceled and rerouted.


After the storm, the residents were sent from pillar to post as emergency services struggled to restore order.


During the renovation, we were shuffled from pillar to post as the construction schedule kept changing.


In the aftermath of the merger, employees felt like they were being sent from pillar to post without clear communication about their roles.



Some synonyms for "from pillar to post":


Back and forth

To and fro 

Here and there

Round and round


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Tuesday, 17 June 2025

chant

 chant

= to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously, often in a rhythmic and melodic manner 


The fans kept chanting the team’s official song, rallying support for their favorite football club during the match.


The team’s supporters chanted their victory song as they celebrated in the streets.


The children gathered in a circle, chanting their favorite nursery rhymes with enthusiasm.



Some synonyms for "chant":


Chorus

Recite

Sing

Intone


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Monday, 16 June 2025

Give the green light


Give the green light
= To grant permission for someone to do something.
准許;放行;

After reviewing the current situation, the manager finally gave the green light to start the new project.
在審查了目前的情況後,經理最終准許啟動新項目。

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Herald


Herald
= To announce something that is about to happen.
宣佈;

The president-elect heralded a new policy regarding import taxes.
當選總統宣布了一項有關進口稅的新政策。

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Friday, 13 June 2025

hit back



hit back 
= to retaliate

English Odyssey 

Examples

When the journalist criticized the human resource policies, the government immediately hit back by publishing a series of articles.

Susan hit back at the scandals with persuasive arguments.

After falling behind in the first half, my favorite football team immediately hit back with two incredible goals.

Reference
 


Here are more examples of using "hit back":

When our main competitors lowered their product prices, our company immediately decided to hit back by launching a new product.

When the bully pushed me, I decided to hit back and stand up for myself. 

The government hit back at critics by highlighting its accomplishments in office.



Some synonyms for "hit back":

Retaliate 
Counterattack
Rebut
Strike back
Answer back
Take revenge 

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breakthrough

 breakthrough

= a significant advance or development 


The logic of the new software represents a breakthrough in artificial intelligence, allowing machines to learn faster and more efficiently with limited resources.


The discovery of a new vaccine represents a breakthrough in the fight against infectious diseases, potentially saving millions of lives.


The invention of 5G technology is a breakthrough in telecommunications, enabling faster data transfer and improved connectivity for smart devices.


The creation of a new lightweight, super-strong material is a breakthrough that could revolutionize industries such as aerospace and construction.


Some synonyms for "breakthrough":


Advancement

Innovation

Discovery

Progress

Development

Revolution 

Milestone

Pioneering 


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Thursday, 12 June 2025

Indict


Indict
= To officially accuse someone of a crime.
起訴;

He was indicted for selling illicit cigarettes.
他因銷售私煙而被起訴。

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Outrageous



Outrageous

= Shockingly bad.
= Morally unacceptable.
駭人的; 無法接受的;

The price of the sandwich at that hotel is outrageous.
那家酒店的三明治價格貴得離譜。

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Wednesday, 11 June 2025

dead right

 dead right

= completely correct.


Mark suggested using this software to learn English, and he is dead right; it has made learning much easier.


She said that adding a pinch of salt enhances the flavor, and she is dead right; it really makes a difference.


My friend advised me to stretch before exercising, and he is dead right; it helped prevent injuries.


She mentioned that booking flights in advance is cheaper, and she is dead right; I found much better deals that way.



Some synonyms for "dead right":


Absolutely correct

Completely right

Spot on

Exactly right

Perfectly accurate

Totally true  



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Tuesday, 10 June 2025

be on the cards

 be on the cards

= something is likely to happen or is expected to occur in the future.


After the wedding last week, starting a family is now on the cards.


With the holidays approaching, a trip to the beach is on the cards.


Since we've saved enough money, buying a new house is on the cards.


With their strong performance this season, a championship win is on the cards for the team.




Some synonyms and phrases similar to "on the cards":


Likely to happen 

In the pipeline

Expected  

Anticipated


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Monday, 9 June 2025

Inaugural


Inaugural
= Something that marks the beginning of an event.
首次的;

He was excited to attend the inaugural meeting of the working mechanism on border affairs.
我很高興出席其邊境工作機制的首次會議。

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