What do you know about it? Lupercalia festival. In ancient Rome, February was the official beginning of spring and was considered a time for purification. Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valenti ne's Day around 498 A.D. The Roman 'lottery' system for romantic pairing was deemed un-Ch ristian and outlawed. Later, during the Middle Ages , it was commonly believed in Franc e and England that February 14 was the begin ning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of February -- Vale ntine's Day -- should be a day for romance.
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What do you know about it?
Lupercalia festival. In ancient Rome, February was the official beginning of spring and was considered a time for purification.
Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D. The Roman 'lottery' system for romantic pairing was deemed un-Christian and outlawed. Later, during the
Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of February -- Valentine's Day -- should be a day for romance.
Mansion: Dream of the Read Mansion (Chamber)
Journey To the West Three Kingdoms The Outlaws in the MarshesNo. 10 Downing Street
remote access. nremote control. n
1▶FAR AWAY◀ᅳ synonym isolated: A fire in a remote mountain
area2▶NOT LIKELY◀if a chance or possibility of something happenin
g is remote, it is not very likely to happenᅳ synonym slightremote chance/possibility: There's a remote cha
nce that you can catch him before he leaves.The prospect of peace seems remote.
Dime (ten cents)
Nickel (five cents) Quarter (25 cents)Nickel and dime (n&v)If we nickel-and-dime the problem now, we'll re
gret it later.We face big problems that can't be solved with n
ickel-and-dime solutions.
Billionaire Trillionaire
Folks folk dance\music
folks [plural]a) especially American English: your parents and
familyIs it OK if I call my folks?b) used when talking to a group of people in a fri
endly wayThat's all for now, folks.-> folktale folklore
get away with something phrasal verb
1Watch Frank - he'll cheat if he thinks he can get away wit
h it. No one insults my family and gets away with it!2Some of those children get away with murder!3 to receive only a small punishment for somethingThe charge was reduced to manslaughter, and she got a
way with three years in prison.
Corporal * corporate
Corporate governance changing the corporate culture (=the way
that people in a corporation think and behave) to accept family-friendly policies
corporal punishment
Memo (memorandum)
Ad advertisement mod modernBra brassier perm permanent waveFridge regrigerator doc doctorPolio poliomyelitis gym gymnasium Prep preparatory school hi-fi high fidelity Prof professor intercom intercommunication systemSis sister Zoo zoological Lib liberation telly television Vet veterinarian mike microphoneCon convict
Throw one’s weight around
Put on airs
Pastor Pastoralism ( 畜牧业)
-er or -ee
A person who gives training: _____A person who receives training: _____A person who employs others: _____A person who is employed by others:
____Someone who is paid: _____Someone who pays: _____Someone who is interviewed: _____
Some one who donates ________Someone who receives donation ______Someone who is nominated _________Someone who is expelled ___________ A student who is absent from school: Someone who lives in town ________Someone who runs for refuge_______Someone who is devoted _______A prisoner who escapes from prison: _____
stock
Livestock Laughing stock stock-car racingstock exchangestock company (joint-stock company)
liable
liable1. liable to do somethinglikely to do or say something or to behave in
a particular way, especially because of a fault or natural tendency
ᅳ synonym likelyThe car is liable to overheat on long trips.He was liable to just show up without
warning.
2. legally responsible for the cost of something
liable forpeople who are liable for income tax at a
higher rate3. likely to be affected by a particular kind of
problem, illness etcliable to ᅳ synonym proneYou're more liable to injury when you don't
get regular exercise.
Memo
To: Cathy BeddingtonFrom: John HumphreyDate: June 24 2003Re:(Subject:) New Product Advertising The Managing Director has approved an increase of budgeton this campaign, so we can go for: color advert, six issues. Could you contact the magazine and get them to changethis? Please check the price and the possibility of a bigger discount. Also tell them to get the product name right-Supaglass Thanks.
You are the Purchasing Manager for a large company. Last month you decided to look for a new supplier for the stationery and office equipment that your company uses. You have found a new supplier, Compass Office Goods Ltd.
Write a memo to your company’s department head:◇Explain why you looked for a new supplier◇Saying who the new supplier is ◇Asking for feedback about the goods that they supply.
Memo To: All Department Heads From: Purchasing Manager Date: July 20th Subject: About the Goods of the New Supplier
As the quality of the stationery and office equipment provided by the former supplier couldn’t meet our satisfaction, we have chosen a new one- Compass office Goods Ltd, whose sample products have been distributed to each department. Any opinions about the goods it supplies will be welcome. Thanks.
In Walton's biography, Made in America : My Story he outlines what he feels are the ten commandments of business:
1. Commit to your goals 2. Share your rewards 3. Energize your colleagues 4. Communicate all you know 5. Value your associates (partners)6. Celebrate your success 7. Listen to everyone 8. Deliver more than you promise 9. Work smarter than others 10. Blaze your own path
be on the run
a) to be trying to escape or hide, especially from the police
be on the run fromwanted criminals on the run from policeb) if an army or opponent is on the run, they will
soon be defeatedc) to be very busy and continuously rushing aboutTypical of stress is this feeling of being continuously
on the run.
by/from all accounts
according to what a lot of people say---It has, from all accounts, been a
successful marriage.
on somebody's accountif you do something on someone's account, you do it be
cause you think they want you toPlease don't change your plans on my account.on your own accountby yourself or for yourselfCarrie decided to do a little research on her own account.on no account/not on any accountOn no account must you disturb me when I'm working.on that account/on this accountThere needn't be any more worries on that account.
blend in
if someone or something blends in with people or objects, they match them or are similar, and you do not notice them
blend in withThe old house blends in perfectly with the
countryside.
BoardsAbove boardAcross- the-boardDrawing boardSweep the boardGo by the board
Aboardboard
be on the Boards Above boardGo back to one’s drawing board Across- the-board Sweep the board Go by the board
be on the Boards Above board Drawing board Across- the-board Sweep the board Go by the board
I _______ at the casino last night. I had intended to get a new car, but that’s _______ no
w that I’ve lost my job. Dustin Hoffman has _______ nearly all his life. His plans for opening a coffee shop are completely ____
___ everything we sell is reduced right _______ .The current system just isn't working - we need to go bac
k to the drawing board and start afresh.
I sweep the board at the casino last night. I had intended to get a new car, but that’s gone
by the board now that I’ve lost my job. Dustin Hoffman has been on the boards nearly al
l his life.
His plans for opening a coffee shop are completely above board.
everything we sell is reduced right across the board.
and the like/and such like
and similar things1.Soldiers, policemen, and the like were all
called in to help with the emergency. 2. They believe that the government does
not spend enough money on health, education, and such like.
diamond
Spade DiamondHeartClub
windy
the Windy Cit·y, an informal name for the US city of Chicago
intellectual propertyreal property [uncountable]
2.[uncountable and countable]a building, a piece of land, or both together
Property prices have shot up recently.3[countable usually plural]a quality or power tha
t a substance, plant etc hasᅳ synonym quality, characteristic The herb has strong healing properties
Lost Propertya place where these things are kept until
someone comes to claim themAmerican Equivalent: lost-and-foundproperty developer
pronounce
2[VT] to officially state that something is truepronounce somebody/something sthThe victim was pronounced dead on arrival. 我现在宣布你们成为夫妻3[VT&VI] to give a judgment or opinionThe scheme was pronounced a failure.pronounce on/uponHe used to pronounce on matters he knew nothi
ng about.
I now pronounce you man and wife.
1. When I started learning Spanish, I concentrated ______ learning lots of vocabulary.
2. The highlight ______ his career was winning a World Cup medal as part of the Brazilian team.
3. Students are normally given a certificate ______ completion of the course.
4. I can't make it this afternoon. I have an appointment ______ the dentist's.
References: When I started learning Spanish, I concentrated on
learning lots of vocabulary.The highlight of his career was winning a World Cup
medal as part of the Brazilian team.Students are normally given a certificate on
completion of the course.I can't make it this afternoon. I have an
appointment at the dentist's.
move
Most of the council members are reluctant to make such a drastic move .
She decided to learn as much about it as she could, which seemed like a wise move.
The move is move. That’s the status quo.
Check & checkmate
Line 11 Yard---Scotland yard
1. Carter has published many books, including The Little Baby, illustrated by his daughter, Amy.
2. Carter pardoned draft resisters of the Vietnam War.
3. Carter studied nuclear physics at Union College and contributed to the development of the nuclear submarine.
4. As a young man, Carter turned his family peanut farm into a large, successful business
Political failure
1.November 4, 1979, takeover by Islamic militants of the U.S. embassy in Tehran
2.December 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
3. inflation remains the nation's number one economic problem
April 24 transport planes and carrier-based helicopters (the latter stationed on the Nimitz, then on duty near the Persian Gulf) took off for Iran. After three of the eight helicopters were disabled by equipment failures en route to or upon reaching the first rendezvous point, deep in Iran, the raid was aborted; eight commandos then were killed when a C-130 transport plane and a helicopter collided while preparing for takeoff for the return trip.
You are invited to a birthday party! For: Andy ClarkenDate: Sunday, May 28Time: 8:00 P.m. ---???Place: 188 Maple Avenue, apt 23No gifts, please! Bring your favorite sixties records, cassettes or CDs and b
e ready to twist the night away!
注:如果你有什么特殊请求,一定注明如:正式邀请中的 Black tie , White tie 。 非正式邀请中的“ No Gifts Pleas
e” ;“ Wear Casual Clothes”
Mrs. Henry Edward BlackMrs. Theodore Gray
Request the pleasure of your company at luncheon
Tuesday , the tenth of November at half past one o’clock