看美劇學英文 | Young Sheldon S1E2 | 英文筆記
As opposed to+n.
而不是…
Fit in…
這里指哥哥將葡萄塞進嘴里
Brat [n.]
a child, especially one who behaves badly. 調皮鬼
Why are you such a brat? ——Maybe I’m crying for attention.
Cry for…
渴求…
Wreck [n.]
Someone who is in bad physical or mental condition. 心情不好的狀態(tài)
Nice going, you’re making mom a nervous wreck. 這里指小Sheldon沒有朋友,讓媽媽很沮喪.
Harrowing [adj.]
Extremely upsetting because connected with suffering. 由于過程煎熬而痛苦的
When you are three foot ten and in high school, getting from point “A” to point “B” can be a harrowing experience. But it’s worth it when point “B” is the library.
Condemn [V.]
To criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reason. 譴責
Don’t criticize, condemn or complain. The three sharpest arrows in my quiver.
Arrow&quiver
箭和箭簍
Remedy [V.]
To do something to correct or improve something that is wrong. 改善某一境況
I know mom is concerned that I don’t have any friends so I determined to remedy the situation.
Praise [V.]
To express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing. 贊揚
It also says I should praise any improvement that you’ve made.
On the heels of…
鑒于…
On the heels of that successful beta test, I decided to practice the Carnegie principles(卡耐基原則) on someone my own age.
You have the floor~It’s your turn
To have the right to speak. 該你說話了.
Boldly-applied
大膽嘗試的
What ?if I told you I admire your boldly-applied makeup?
Stall ?[n.]
A small area of a room that is separated from the main part. 隔間
Greeting from stall number one. As much as I detest that odd-smelling cigarette, I do applaud your rule-breaking bravado.
Detest [V.]
To hate someone or something very much. 厭惡
Applaud [n.]
A show of courage, especially when unnecessary and dangerous to make people admire you. 勇氣,勇敢行為
Recess [n.]
In school, a period of time between classes when children do not study. 課間
Double- edged sword.
雙刃劍
The list proved to be a double-edged sword.
Morbidly [adv.]
In a way relates to or is caused by disease. 病態(tài)的
Obese [adj.]
extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health.
Two years later, Mr. Givens became the high school principal, which might be why Ms. Macelroy became morbidly obese.
