From Middle English bum (“buttocks, bottom”), a syncopated form of Middle English botym (“bottom”). Compare also Old Irish, Scottish Gaelic bun (“base, bottom”)
來自中世紀英文，英國稱為屁股，臀部。想像坐下來 (sit on your bum) ，乞丐都是坐下來乞討，引用變成乞丐，流浪漢，遊手好閒的人。
bust2017-11-11
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This is the oldest meaning of the word, from the Italian busto, "upper body."
來自於義大利語 "busto"，指上半部身體。
當時古羅馬家庭，只要能夠付的起錢會給家庭成員製作半身像。這些半身像會代代相傳，所以古老家族基本上會有一定數量的半身肖像放在家裡，如果有人過世，肖像也會在送葬的隊伍中。當你見過這種場面時，你會驚訝地發現，孫子們和他們手上捧著爺爺的半身是多麼相像!
這就比較可以理解，為什麼 busted，意味抓到你了。
至於為什麼有爆炸的意思，可能是跟 burst 單字很相像。
bust busted 是什麼意思?? 2017-08-19
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bust 使爆裂
1. 胸像，半身像
2. 女子胸部
想像女子胸部很大，快要爆裂的感覺
bust size 胸圍
3. 逮捕；搜查
想像警方突然進來抓犯人
Police busted 12 gang members on weapons charges.
4. go bust 破產
The company has gone bust.
5. a bust 徹地失敗
The new product was a bust.
6. 【美】用拳猛擊，打擊
I felt like busting him in the nose.
busted
做壞事被逮到時，你就可以說: Gee, busted.
抓到你了，你倒大楣了!!
Two students got busted by the teacher for smoking in the bathroom.
1. 胸像，半身像
2. 女子胸部
想像女子胸部很大，快要爆裂的感覺
bust size 胸圍
3. 逮捕；搜查
想像警方突然進來抓犯人
Police busted 12 gang members on weapons charges.
4. go bust 破產
The company has gone bust.
5. a bust 徹地失敗
The new product was a bust.
6. 【美】用拳猛擊，打擊
I felt like busting him in the nose.
busted
做壞事被逮到時，你就可以說: Gee, busted.
抓到你了，你倒大楣了!!
Two students got busted by the teacher for smoking in the bathroom.
regard 注意，重視2017-07-15
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這個字比較難理解，硬要翻譯應該是：注意，重視
這個字是從法文字 regarder 而來，字面上有 to look at (看) 的意思
。另外還延伸出 to look upon (看待) 或 think of with respect (尊重看待)
注意，重視
He has no regard for my feelings
尊重
She has won the regard
問候
I look forward to seeing you soon. Regards, John.
Give/Send them my (warm/kind) regards
方面
This letter is in regard to your unpaid balance
He is highly regarded by his coworkers.
She regards him as a friend.
As regards [=regarding] your first question, we cannot assist you.
這個字是從法文字 regarder 而來，字面上有 to look at (看) 的意思
。另外還延伸出 to look upon (看待) 或 think of with respect (尊重看待)
注意，重視
He has no regard for my feelings
尊重
She has won the regard
問候
I look forward to seeing you soon. Regards, John.
Give/Send them my (warm/kind) regards
方面
This letter is in regard to your unpaid balance
He is highly regarded by his coworkers.
She regards him as a friend.
As regards [=regarding] your first question, we cannot assist you.
insist persevere persist2017-05-19
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堅持
insist 個人意見的堅持
I didn't want to go, but she insisted.
She insisted that I (should) go.
The source for my story insisted that I not reveal his/her name.
persevere 努力不懈堅持
沒有受詞 ， Vi
She persevered in her studies and graduated near the top of her class.
Even though he was tired, he persevered and finished the race.
persist 1.有人不喜歡，反對的堅持；
2.一段不舒服的時間持續
沒有受詞 ， Vi
1.
The reporter persisted with his questioning.
If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished.
2.
If the pain persists, see a doctor.
Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now.
Rumors persist that they are dating.
insist 個人意見的堅持
I didn't want to go, but she insisted.
She insisted that I (should) go.
The source for my story insisted that I not reveal his/her name.
persevere 努力不懈堅持
沒有受詞 ， Vi
She persevered in her studies and graduated near the top of her class.
Even though he was tired, he persevered and finished the race.
persist 1.有人不喜歡，反對的堅持；
2.一段不舒服的時間持續
沒有受詞 ， Vi
1.
The reporter persisted with his questioning.
If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished.
2.
If the pain persists, see a doctor.
Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now.
Rumors persist that they are dating.
aggression vs invasion2017-05-10
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aggression
暴力威脅，因生氣而產生的暴力威脅，但還沒出手
攻擊
dangerous dogs showing aggression toward people
invasion
侵略，入侵。都打到你家的侵略行動
The enemy launched/mounted an invasion.
暴力威脅，因生氣而產生的暴力威脅，但還沒出手
攻擊
dangerous dogs showing aggression toward people
invasion
侵略，入侵。都打到你家的侵略行動
The enemy launched/mounted an invasion.
East or eastern; north or northern?2016-07-10
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East or eastern; north or northern?
來自English Grammar Today
North, south, east, west
We usually use north, south, east, west, not northern, southern,
eastern and western, to refer to specific places or to direction of movement.
We can use north, south, east and west as adjectives
or adverbs and occasionally as nouns:
More and more people are buying second homes on the south coast of Ireland. (adjective)
After Bangkok, we drove north for about six hours without stopping. (adverb)
Strong Atlantic winds are forecast in the west of Portugal. (noun)
We normally use capital letters in place names with north, south, east and west:
The conference is taking place in North Dakota.
[from an advertisement in a travel magazine]
Bargain flights to South America from London Gatwick from £350.
Northern, southern, eastern and western: larger areas
We commonly use northern, southern, eastern and western
(without capital letters) to refer to larger areas or territory.
We can only use them as adjectives:
The northern parts of India have suffered severe flooding.
Houses are more expensive in most western parts of the country.
Some names of specific places have capital letters for northern,
southern, eastern and western:
We are holidaying in Northern Ireland next year. (name of a region)
Perth is the capital of Western Australia. (name of a state)
San Diego is my favourite place in southern California.
(a part or region of a state but not the name of a state)
來自English Grammar Today
North, south, east, west
We usually use north, south, east, west, not northern, southern,
eastern and western, to refer to specific places or to direction of movement.
We can use north, south, east and west as adjectives
or adverbs and occasionally as nouns:
More and more people are buying second homes on the south coast of Ireland. (adjective)
After Bangkok, we drove north for about six hours without stopping. (adverb)
Strong Atlantic winds are forecast in the west of Portugal. (noun)
We normally use capital letters in place names with north, south, east and west:
The conference is taking place in North Dakota.
[from an advertisement in a travel magazine]
Bargain flights to South America from London Gatwick from £350.
Northern, southern, eastern and western: larger areas
We commonly use northern, southern, eastern and western
(without capital letters) to refer to larger areas or territory.
We can only use them as adjectives:
The northern parts of India have suffered severe flooding.
Houses are more expensive in most western parts of the country.
Some names of specific places have capital letters for northern,
southern, eastern and western:
We are holidaying in Northern Ireland next year. (name of a region)
Perth is the capital of Western Australia. (name of a state)
San Diego is my favourite place in southern California.
(a part or region of a state but not the name of a state)
grant , granted , take...for granted2016-05-23
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grant 同意，准予
He granted me my request .
他答應了我的要求。
The firm granted him a pension .
公司同意給他一筆養老金。
granted 假定；就算
Granted that you are correct , you may find it hard to prove your point .
就算你對，可你要論證這一點卻非易事。
take...for granted 視....理所當然
Never for a moment take for granted that love would stay there for ever.
永遠都不要理所當然的認為愛會永遠存在.
Don't take for granted the passions that she has for you.
她對你的熱情別視為理所當然.
There a great many things we stand for that others take for granted.
我們堅持的許多東西在其他人看來習以為常.
There are many things I take for granted and don't even realize.
我把好多事情都想成是理所應當,甚至都意識不到我把它想成這樣.
Do not take for granted skills that you perform well as a matter of course.
忌想當然,認為你掌握的技能是理所當然.
He granted me my request .
他答應了我的要求。
The firm granted him a pension .
公司同意給他一筆養老金。
granted 假定；就算
Granted that you are correct , you may find it hard to prove your point .
就算你對，可你要論證這一點卻非易事。
take...for granted 視....理所當然
Never for a moment take for granted that love would stay there for ever.
永遠都不要理所當然的認為愛會永遠存在.
Don't take for granted the passions that she has for you.
她對你的熱情別視為理所當然.
There a great many things we stand for that others take for granted.
我們堅持的許多東西在其他人看來習以為常.
There are many things I take for granted and don't even realize.
我把好多事情都想成是理所應當,甚至都意識不到我把它想成這樣.
Do not take for granted skills that you perform well as a matter of course.
忌想當然,認為你掌握的技能是理所當然.
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prefer vi 寧可，寧願
rather adv
would rather....than...
I prefer studying to sleeping.
I prefer to study rather than to sleep.
I prefer to study rather than sleep.
跟睡覺比起來，我更喜歡用功唸書。
1.（常與would或had連用）寧可，寧願；（與其……）倒不如；而不是
He would rather play than work . 他寧可玩，卻不願工作。
I ' d rather you knew that now , than afterwards .
與其以後讓你知道，不如現在就讓你知道。
I ' ll never be dependent on anyone again . I ' d rather starve .
我再也不依靠任何人了。我寧願餓死。
2.（常與or連用）更確切地說
He left late last night , or rather early this morning .
他昨夜很晚，或者應該說是今天一大早才走。
rather adv
would rather....than...
I prefer studying to sleeping.
I prefer to study rather than to sleep.
I prefer to study rather than sleep.
跟睡覺比起來，我更喜歡用功唸書。
1.（常與would或had連用）寧可，寧願；（與其……）倒不如；而不是
He would rather play than work . 他寧可玩，卻不願工作。
I ' d rather you knew that now , than afterwards .
與其以後讓你知道，不如現在就讓你知道。
I ' ll never be dependent on anyone again . I ' d rather starve .
我再也不依靠任何人了。我寧願餓死。
2.（常與or連用）更確切地說
He left late last night , or rather early this morning .
他昨夜很晚，或者應該說是今天一大早才走。
arcade hallway passageway corridor aisle2016-05-03
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arcade hallway passageway corridor aisle
fall tumble stumble trip2016-04-30
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fall 落下；跌倒
: to come or go down quickly from a high place or position
: to come or go down suddenly from a standing position
: to let yourself come or go down to a lower position
最廣義的 fall
1. Hold my hand, Gretel, so you won't fall over the roots of the trees.
<< Hansel & Gretel sentence >>
2. Meantime he'll fall in love with somebody with beautiful long hair like I used to have.
<< The Gift of the Magi sentence >>
3. Your tears falling on my eyes have healed them.
<< Rapunsel sentence >>
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tumble 跌倒；滾下；墜落
: to fall down suddenly and quickly
: to fall forward while turning over
: to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc.
--> tumbler 翻筋斗者；雜技演員；鎖的制動栓
He's drilling through to the tumblers. << A Retrieved Reformation sentence >>
Tom tumbled over and hit his head on the concrete .
湯姆摔倒，頭撞到水泥地。
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stumble 絆腳，絆倒
: to hit your foot on something when you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall
: to walk in an awkward way
: to speak or act in an awkward way
1. We've stumbled on the strangest thing I've ever heard of << Rapunsel sentence >>
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trip 絆，絆倒 ； 旅行；航行
: to hit your foot against something while you are walking or running so that you
fall or almost fall
: to cause (someone who is walking or running) to fall or almost fall
: to dance or walk with light, quick steps
1. So she used her magic art to make Dorothy trip and fall. << The Wizard Of Oz sentence >>
: to come or go down quickly from a high place or position
: to come or go down suddenly from a standing position
: to let yourself come or go down to a lower position
最廣義的 fall
1. Hold my hand, Gretel, so you won't fall over the roots of the trees.
<< Hansel & Gretel sentence >>
2. Meantime he'll fall in love with somebody with beautiful long hair like I used to have.
<< The Gift of the Magi sentence >>
3. Your tears falling on my eyes have healed them.
<< Rapunsel sentence >>
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tumble 跌倒；滾下；墜落
: to fall down suddenly and quickly
: to fall forward while turning over
: to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc.
--> tumbler 翻筋斗者；雜技演員；鎖的制動栓
He's drilling through to the tumblers. << A Retrieved Reformation sentence >>
Tom tumbled over and hit his head on the concrete .
湯姆摔倒，頭撞到水泥地。
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stumble 絆腳，絆倒
: to hit your foot on something when you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall
: to walk in an awkward way
: to speak or act in an awkward way
1. We've stumbled on the strangest thing I've ever heard of << Rapunsel sentence >>
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trip 絆，絆倒 ； 旅行；航行
: to hit your foot against something while you are walking or running so that you
fall or almost fall
: to cause (someone who is walking or running) to fall or almost fall
: to dance or walk with light, quick steps
1. So she used her magic art to make Dorothy trip and fall. << The Wizard Of Oz sentence >>
cheat 欺騙；騙取，詐取2016-04-14
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cheat 欺騙；騙取，詐取
我在很多地方有聽到這個單字，
但是在學習的時候，卻不常見到。
把它拿出來特別講一下 !!!
cheat 欺騙；騙取，詐取
The salesman cheated me into buying a fake .
那個推銷員騙我買了假貨。
They cheated the old woman of her house and money .
他們騙取了老婦人的房屋和錢財。
我在很多地方有聽到這個單字，
但是在學習的時候，卻不常見到。
把它拿出來特別講一下 !!!
cheat 欺騙；騙取，詐取
The salesman cheated me into buying a fake .
那個推銷員騙我買了假貨。
They cheated the old woman of her house and money .
他們騙取了老婦人的房屋和錢財。
run for your life2016-04-13
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run for your life
run for it
遇到很可怕的東西，用盡全力逃跑。
可翻作 " 逃命 "
The wolf saw the pot rolling towards him. He ran for his life.
Run for it - - he ' s got a gun !
快逃吧－－他帶著槍呢！
They ran for it as soon as they heard the siren .
他們一聽到警報聲就奔跑躲避。
run for it
遇到很可怕的東西，用盡全力逃跑。
可翻作 " 逃命 "
The wolf saw the pot rolling towards him. He ran for his life.
Run for it - - he ' s got a gun !
快逃吧－－他帶著槍呢！
They ran for it as soon as they heard the siren .
他們一聽到警報聲就奔跑躲避。
in the way of2016-04-03
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in the way of 尤其是
— used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.
His parents offered him little in the way of emotional support.
[=they did not give him much emotional support]
How much money has she received in the way of campaign contributions?
I don't think there's anything in the way of a haircut that can make me like my gal less.
— used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.
His parents offered him little in the way of emotional support.
[=they did not give him much emotional support]
How much money has she received in the way of campaign contributions?
I don't think there's anything in the way of a haircut that can make me like my gal less.
settle scores 算帳2016-02-28
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settle scores 算帳
Both wanted to settle their scores .
I have quite a score to settle with you
我要好好跟你算這筆帳
(取自 0026-Rapunsel sentence )
settle old scores 算舊帳
She was looking for a chance to settle old scores with her brother .
她在尋找機會跟她哥哥算舊帳。
He declares that the first thing he ' ll do when he is out of jail is to settle old scores .
他宣稱他出獄後要做的第一件事, 就是報仇血恨。
Both wanted to settle their scores .
I have quite a score to settle with you
我要好好跟你算這筆帳
(取自 0026-Rapunsel sentence )
settle old scores 算舊帳
She was looking for a chance to settle old scores with her brother .
她在尋找機會跟她哥哥算舊帳。
He declares that the first thing he ' ll do when he is out of jail is to settle old scores .
他宣稱他出獄後要做的第一件事, 就是報仇血恨。
instant swift rapid prompt
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instant 立即的，即刻的
swift 快速的，快捷的
rapid 快的，迅速的；動作快的
prompt 敏捷的，及時的，迅速的
promote 晉升
"instant relief from a headache. " 頭痛馬上得到紓解； "instant need. " 當下的需
要；"instant coffee，instant noodles" 即溶咖啡、即食泡麵；
rapid
"rapid growth. " 快速成長；"rapid motion" 迅速移動；"a rapid worker." 一個快速度的工
人
prompt
"a prompt reply. " 一個馬上的回覆；此用法與 instant 和 rapid 皆可互換；但與 instant 和
rapid 不一樣的是 prompt 還可以當動詞用，如"What prompted you to say that? " 是什麼
導致你那樣說？；"What prompted his resignation? " 是什麼使的他辭職？
Instant 的中文應該可以翻譯為「瞬間」
就是有「立刻完成」的意思
但也可以形容很快很快，但不是真的一瞬間啦
像是 He finished the cake in an instant
就是說「他一瞬間就吃完了蛋糕」
不用 in an instant 也常有人用 at the instant
但有一點不一樣
In an instant 有「一瞬間裡面」的意思
而 at the instant 有「在那一瞬間」的意思
Rapid 是有「重複的很快」的意思
所以用法跟 instant 跟 prompt 都不一樣
常常會用到 rapid 的就是機關槍了
機關槍那種連發很快的就是說成 rapid-fire
或者可以說 The gun fires rapidly
就是「那把槍發射得很快」
Prompt 比較有時間性
像是 He arrives at the meeting promptly
意思就是說「他準時到達會議」
2009-08-12 09:42:57 補充：
Prompt 還有一種說法
例如 He finished the task at prompt
意思就像說「他在規定的時間內做完了工作」
或者「他在一聲令下就做完了工作」來形容「迅速」的意思
swift 快速的，快捷的
rapid 快的，迅速的；動作快的
prompt 敏捷的，及時的，迅速的
promote 晉升
"instant relief from a headache. " 頭痛馬上得到紓解； "instant need. " 當下的需
要；"instant coffee，instant noodles" 即溶咖啡、即食泡麵；
rapid
"rapid growth. " 快速成長；"rapid motion" 迅速移動；"a rapid worker." 一個快速度的工
人
prompt
"a prompt reply. " 一個馬上的回覆；此用法與 instant 和 rapid 皆可互換；但與 instant 和
rapid 不一樣的是 prompt 還可以當動詞用，如"What prompted you to say that? " 是什麼
導致你那樣說？；"What prompted his resignation? " 是什麼使的他辭職？
Instant 的中文應該可以翻譯為「瞬間」
就是有「立刻完成」的意思
但也可以形容很快很快，但不是真的一瞬間啦
像是 He finished the cake in an instant
就是說「他一瞬間就吃完了蛋糕」
不用 in an instant 也常有人用 at the instant
但有一點不一樣
In an instant 有「一瞬間裡面」的意思
而 at the instant 有「在那一瞬間」的意思
Rapid 是有「重複的很快」的意思
所以用法跟 instant 跟 prompt 都不一樣
常常會用到 rapid 的就是機關槍了
機關槍那種連發很快的就是說成 rapid-fire
或者可以說 The gun fires rapidly
就是「那把槍發射得很快」
Prompt 比較有時間性
像是 He arrives at the meeting promptly
意思就是說「他準時到達會議」
2009-08-12 09:42:57 補充：
Prompt 還有一種說法
例如 He finished the task at prompt
意思就像說「他在規定的時間內做完了工作」
或者「他在一聲令下就做完了工作」來形容「迅速」的意思
aim claim exclaim proclaim2016-02-12
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aim 把……瞄準；把……對準擲向[
claim （根據權利而提出的）要求
exclaim （由於興奮，痛苦，憤怒等）呼喊；驚叫
proclaim 宣告；公布；聲明
desclaim 放棄；否認；拒絕承認
declaim 慷慨陳詞；朗讀
reclaim 使改過，使悔改，教化
claim （根據權利而提出的）要求
exclaim （由於興奮，痛苦，憤怒等）呼喊；驚叫
proclaim 宣告；公布；聲明
desclaim 放棄；否認；拒絕承認
declaim 慷慨陳詞；朗讀
reclaim 使改過，使悔改，教化
egg hen rooster chicken chick fried chicken turkey cocktail2016-02-02
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07 說文解字,
13 相似單字
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egg 蛋；雞蛋[
hen 母雞
rooster 雄雞
chicken （小）雞；小鳥
chick 小雞
cock 公雞
fried chicken 炸雞
turkey 火雞
cocktail 雞尾酒
hen 母雞
rooster 雄雞
chicken （小）雞；小鳥
chick 小雞
cock 公雞
fried chicken 炸雞
turkey 火雞
cocktail 雞尾酒
rap clap flap tap tape cap
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rap 叩擊（聲）；敲擊（聲）
clap 拍（手），鼓（掌）；為……鼓掌
flap 拍打；拍擊
tap 輕拍，輕叩，輕敲；（手指或觸摸筆）點擊（螢幕）
tape 帶子，線帶；狹布條
cap 無邊便帽；制服帽
clap 拍（手），鼓（掌）；為……鼓掌
flap 拍打；拍擊
tap 輕拍，輕叩，輕敲；（手指或觸摸筆）點擊（螢幕）
tape 帶子，線帶；狹布條
cap 無邊便帽；制服帽
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