Amphi-: two, both
Amphitheater
: a large building with seats rising in curved rows around an open space on which games and plays take place
: an area of level ground surrounded by hills
a natural amphitheater
Amphibian
: an animal (such as a frog or toad) that can live both on land and in water
: an airplane or vehicle that can be used both on land and water
Pro-: approve, subtitude, forward
Pronounce
: to make the sound of (a word or letter) with your voice
She practices pronouncing foreign words.
The “k” in “know” is not pronounced. [=the “k” in “know” is silent]
b : to say or speak (a word) correctly
I'm sorry. I can't pronounce your name.
[+ object] formal
a : to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way
The priest pronounced a blessing on their home.
The judge pronounced sentence. [=stated the punishment for a criminal]
b : to say or state that (someone or something) is something in usually an official or definite way
After reviewing the replay of the race's finish, the horse was pronounced the winner. [=was declared to be the winner]
Prolocutor
: a covered pot that has a narrow tube in the center and that is used for making coffe
Protect
: to keep (someone or something) from being harmed, lost, etc.
[+ object]
He had no raincoat to protect himself from the rain.
She keeps her jewelry protected in a safe.
You have to protect your business against fraud.
[+] more examples
[no object]
Sunscreen helps to protect against sunburn.
: to save (someone) from financial loss caused by fire, injury, damage, etc. — usually + against
[+ object]
The insurance protects you against flooding.
[no object]
The insurance does not protect against damage caused by earthquakes.
[+ object] sports : to try to stop opponents from scoring at (your goal)
The goalie slipped and fell, but the defenseman was there to protect [=defend] the goal.
Go Dutch (荷蘭)→ AA制，錢平分→諷刺荷蘭人很小氣
"Going Dutch" is a term that indicates that each person participating in a group activity pays for themselves, rather than any person paying for anyone else, particularly in a restaurant bill. It is also called Dutch date, Dutch treat (the oldest form[1]) and "doing Dutch".There are two possible senses—each person paying their own expenses, or the entire bill being split (divided evenly) between all participants.
Audi-: to listen
Audio
: of or relating to the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast
The school has new audio equipment. [=equipment used for recording sound or listening to recorded sound]
The audio portion of the broadcast was fine but the picture was poor.
They listened to an audio recording of the speech.
: the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast
The picture was clear but the audio was very poor.
Audience
: a group of people who gather together to listen to something (such as a concert) or watch something (such as a movie or play) : the people who attend a performance
The concert attracted a large audience.
The audience clapped and cheered.
an audience member = a member of the audience
: the people who watch, read, or listen to something
The film is intended for a young audience. [=is intended for young viewers]
Her books have reached an audience of millions. [=have been read by millions of people]
Her audience is made up mostly of young women.
: a formal meeting with an important person — usually singular
They were granted an audience with the Pope.
Audio
: of or relating to the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast
The school has new audio equipment. [=equipment used for recording sound or listening to recorded sound]
The audio portion of the broadcast was fine but the picture was poor.
They listened to an audio recording of the speech.
: the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast
The picture was clear but the audio was very poor.
Spec-spect-, spic-: to look
Specter
1. : a ghost or spirit of a dead person
“Ghost of the Future,” he exclaimed, “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen…”
2. the specter of (something)
: something bad that might happen in the future
e.g. News of the disease raised the specter of [=made people worry about] a possible plague.
Circumspect
: thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something
e.g. They are circumspect [=cautious] in all their business dealings.
Inspect
: to look at (something) carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.
e.g. The border guard inspected [=examined] their passports.
e.g. She had the car inspected by a mechanic before she bought it.
: to officially visit a school, hospital, etc., in order to see if rules are being followed and things are in their proper condition
e.g. He inspected the soldiers' barracks.
Utopia
A utopia (/juːˈtoʊpiə/ yoo-toh-pee-ə) is a community or society possessing highly desirable or near perfect qualities. The word was coined by Sir Thomas More in Greek for his 1516 book Utopia (in Latin), describing a fictional island society in the Atlantic Ocean. The term has been used to describe both intentional communities that attempt to create an ideal society, and imagined societies portrayed in fiction. It has spawned other concepts, most prominently dystopia.
Dis-: against, no, get rid of
Disorder
: a confused or messy state : a lack of order or organization
People who witnessed the tragedy describe a scene of disorder [=chaos] as rescuers tried to find survivors.
The filing system was thrown into disorder [=was disrupted or upset] when the computer program malfunctioned.
— often used with in
His finances were in complete disorder. [=his finances were not organized]
The clothes/papers were in (a state of) disorder.
— opposite order
: a physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy
[count]
A dermatologist treats disorders [=diseases] of the skin.
2
[noncount] : a state or situation in which there is a lot of noise, crime, violent behavior, etc.
The mayor is concerned that a rally could create/cause public disorder.
Disable
: to cause (something) to be unable to work in the normal way
disable a bomb
disable an alarm
disable a computer program
: to make (someone) unable to do something (such as use part of the body) in the usual way — often used as (be) disabled
He was disabled by the accident.
Disagree
: to have a different opinion : to fail to agree
I think that I should sell my car, but he disagrees.
— often + with
I strongly disagree with that statement.
She disagrees with him on almost every subject.
— often + on, about, or over
They disagreed about the price.
We disagree on the best way to raise the money.
We found ourselves disagreeing over the meaning of the poem.
2
: to be different
The two descriptions disagree. [=they do not match]
— often + with
Her story disagrees with the facts of the case.
3
: to not be suitable for or pleasing to someone — + with
Fried foods disagree with me. [=make me feel unwel
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