Affirmative (adj.)

Supportive, hopeful, or encouraging.

正面的

Book: Bad Blood

"Elizabeth wanted the website and all the various marketing materials to feature bold, affirmative statements."

Barge (v.)

To hurry somewhere or through a place in a rude and forceful way

衝進

影音:

The Modern Family S4E8 (17:53)

"I do control, I do barge."

Mercenary (adj.)

Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.

圖利的

影音: The Modern Family S11E4 (3:52)

"They are all so corrupt and mercenary. I want to use science to improve the world."

Fuel (v.)

To increase a feeling or a type of behavior or make it stronger.

激起

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"…in home food delivery fueled by Covid-19 lockdowns."

Virtue signalling (v.)

The action or practice of publicly expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character or the moral correctness of one's position on a particular issue.

在不必要的情況之下,刻意表示自己是品德高尚~

Influencers will often virtue signal in a way that can annoy non-fans.

As a christian….

As a vegan…

Reconcile (v.)

To restore to friendship or harmony.

和解

The Phantom Tollbooth

(p. 38)

Draw (n.)

Finish (a contest or game) with an even score. TIE

沒輸沒贏

We are at a draw. O

We have a draw. X

Searching for Bobby Fisher (1:40:00)

Plague 名詞 / 動詞

不斷困擾；折磨；使受煎熬/ 瘟疫

(n) A large number of things that are unpleasant or likely to cause damage

(v) To cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time:

Ex. Plague of plastic

Seaspiracy (5:39)

Reconcile (v.)

To restore to friendship or harmony.

和解

The Phantom Tollbooth

(p. 38)

Grumble (v.): Complain about something in a bad-tempered way. 抱怨

"Restaurant partners’ grumbles over fees"

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