E-say 2008-10-14

英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:

Hi Nicholas

Wrong Pronunciation
: dashing
amicable


New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:horror film (scary movie)
*audacious-extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless: an audacious explorer.
*candid-–adjective 1. frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic.
2. free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward: a candid opinion.
*earnest
*dashing-–adjective 1. energetic and spirited; lively: a dashing hero.
2. elegant and gallant in appearance and manner: a dashing young cavalry officer.
*genteel-well-bred or refined; polite; elegant; stylish.
*preserve-—Synonyms 1. conserve. 2. safeguard, shelter, shield. See defend. 3. continue, uphold, sustain.
—Antonyms 1. destroy
*selfless-adjective having little or no concern for oneself, esp. with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.
*temperate–adjective 1. moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.

Tomorrow we can start with interview 3 so try to utulize the vocabulary list from interview as we will still be describing people.

Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"