Day 152 5/13 5
nonplussed [nAn}plKst] adj. = nonplused驚呆的；非常困惑的 so surprised and
confused that you do not know what to do or say
He was nonplussed by his daughter’s confession that she had stolen the CD.
He looked slightly nonplussed at first but composed himself quickly.
non.de.script [`nAnd0}skr0pt] adj. 沒有獨特之處的；平凡無奇的 very ordinary,
and not interesting or attractive; dull
a nondescript office building
Their performance was disappointingly nondescript.
en.rich [0n}r0tN] v. 充實；使豐富 to improve or make better by adding something
Art can enrich life.
The study of science has enriched all of our lives.
Doing volunteer work has enriched my life.
Most breakfast cereals are enriched with vitamins. 加添了維生素
They enrich bread at this bakery by adding vitamins to it.
en.hance [0n}h$ns] v. 增強；改進；提高to make greater; add to 104指
The rose bushes by the front door enhance the beauty of the house.
This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company.
Enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.
a digitally enhanced image
We’ve enhanced the quality of the picture.
sure [NUr ; N"] adj. 1. 肯定的；確信的；有把握的certain
Are you sure that you saw a deer?
I’m sure (that) he was there because I saw him.
I’m not sure what happened, but I can tell you what I heard.
I’m not sure whether I should tell you this.
Ask me if you’re not sure how to do it.
Are you sure about that?
I hope you are sure of your facts. 我希望你能肯定你說的都是事實
I’m sure of it. // I am sure of his honesty. 91指
2. 一定會------的；肯定真實的；確定的 【 be sure to V】
It’s sure to rain. (錯r It’s sure of raining. )
She’s sure to win.
Whatever he decides to do, he’s sure to be successful.
It’s a sure thing that they’ll win. (sure thing : 當然；沒問題)
3. make sure (that) : 1. 查明；弄清楚
He called to make sure that we got home okay.
I’ll make sure that the car is locked.
2. 確保
If you want to get a good seat, make sure you get to the theater early.
ö sure thing : 當然；沒問題
“Can you be here in five minutes?” “Sure thing.”
ö for sure : 肯定definitely, you can bet on it
I think he’s married, but I don’t know for sure.
We don’t know for sure that he’s leaving.
This is going to be a great party, for sure.
adv. 1. 當然；好的
“Can I read your paper?” “Sure.”
“Can I have some more tea?” “Sure. Help yourself.”
2. 必定；無疑 (表示強調) certainly
This sure is a great dinner. // It sure is cold today!
I sure don’t want that to happen again.
3. 別客氣
“Thanks for helping me.” “Sure, no problem.”
ö sure enough 果真；果然 (如此)；正如所料as expected
I thought she would be angry, and sure enough, she was.
Sure enough, everything turned out okay.
I had a feeling we’d get lost, and sure enough, we did.
surely [}NUrli] adv. 1. 無疑；肯定
Surely she knows what she’s doing.
2. 該不會 (表驚訝或懷疑)
He’s getting married? Surely you can’t be serious! 你該不會是說真的吧！
Surely you’re not leaving so soon? 你該不會這麼快就走吧？
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