全民英檢初級至高級單字 &托福單字
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Day 312 Oct. 20
perplex [pQ}plGks] v. 使困惑；使茫然 to confuse ;
Her attitude perplexes me. = I’m perplexed by her attitude.
They were perplexed by his response.
perplexing [pQ}plGks0H] adj.
perplexing questions // a perplexing problem
perplexed [pQ}plGkst] adj. 困惑的；迷惘的 bewildered
“What’s the matter?” Bob said, looking totally perplexed.
a perplexed expression // He looked perplexed.
perplexity [pQ}plGksDti] n. 茫然；困惑 confusion
He had a look of perplexity on his face.
They stared in perplexity at the map. // the perplexities of life
Most of them just stared at her in perplexity.
despondent [d0'spAndDnt] adj. 苦惱的；沮喪的；洩氣的；失望的 dejected
He was becoming increasingly despondent about the way things were going.
She was despondent about /over losing her job.
despondency [d0'spAndDnsi] n.
a mood of despondency // Life’s not all gloom and despondency.
abyss [D}b0s] n. 1. 深淵 a large big hole
The earthquake opened up a huge abyss. // the ocean’s abysses
2. 危險 (可怕) 的局面
an abyss of ignorance 無知到極點 // an abyss of loneliness / despair
the abyss of a nuclear war
The country is stepping back from the edge of an abyss.
remind [r0}ma0nd ] v. 提醒
My wife reminded me to buy a present for our daughter’s birthday.
Remind me to return his book.
I reminded him that he owed me money.
She reminded me that we had met before.
Thanks for reminding me about it.
Can you remind us about your plans for the building?
“You need to finish that essay.” “Don’t remind me.” 別提啦
She reminded him of his promise. 她提醒他要信守諾言
I reminded her that we had to leave soon.
I need the notes to remind me what to say.
ö to remind someone of someone or something : 使(某人) 想起 (某人或某事)
You remind me of my sister. 你使我想起我姊姊。
Her voice reminds me of my mother.
The mountains reminded her of home.
That smell reminds me of France.
reminder [r0}ma0ndQ] n. 起提醒作用的東西；提示便條；通知單that which
helps one to remember 94學 102學104指
The damaged buildings were a reminder of the recent war.
My dentist sent me a reminder that I should have my teeth cleaned again.
The incident served as a timely reminder of just how dangerous mountaineering
can be.
tre.men.dous [tr0}mGndDs] adj. 1. 巨大的；極大的 huge 88 93
The President of the United States has tremendous responsibilities.
We have a tremendous amount of work to do.
A tremendous clap of thunder shook the house.
I have tremendous respect for her. // a tremendous explosion
2. 極好的extremely good; remarkable
We had a tremendous time on our vacation.
He’s a tremendous player. // It was a tremendous experience.
tremendously adv.
a tremendously important person // tremendously successful
They played tremendously well. // tremendously exciting
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