2016年11月3日 星期四

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en-/em- = put into
Ex:ensure
verb
·       1. make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case:
the client must ensure that accurate records be kept
Synonym : make sure, make certain, see to it, checkconfirmestablishverify
·       2. make certain of obtaining or providing (something):
she would ensure him a place in society
Synonym : secureguaranteeassurecertifysafeguard, set the seal on, clinchentrench
·       3. make sure that (a problem) shall not occur.

-ium/-eum = a suffix found on noun
Ex: tedium
·       noun
·       1. the state of being tedious:
cousins and uncles filled the tedium of winter nights with many a tall tale
Synonym : monotonyboredomennuiuniformityroutine, dreariness, dryness

-spect = to look
Ex:respect
noun
1. a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements:
the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor
Synonym : esteemregard, high regard, high opinion
 2. the state of being admired or respected:
his first chance in over fifteen years to regain respect in the business
·       3. a person's polite greetings:
give my respects to their Excellencies
Synonym : regards, kind/kindest regards, compliments, greetings
·       4. used to express the speaker's approval of someone or something:
respect to Hill for a truly non-superficial piece on the techno scene
·       5. due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others:
young people's lack of respect for their parents
Synonym : due regard, consideration, thoughtfulness, attentivenesspolitenesscourtesy
·       6. a particular aspect, point, or detail:
the government's record in this respect is a mixed one
Synonym : aspectregardfacetfeaturewaysensecharacteristic
verb
·       1. admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements:
she was respected by everyone she worked witha respected academic
Synonym : esteemadmire, think highly of, have a high opinion of, hold in high regard
·       2. have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights):
I respected his views
Synonym : show consideration for, show regard for, take into consideration, take into account, regard
·       3. avoid harming or interfering with:
it is incumbent upon all hill users to respect the environment
·       4. agree to recognize and abide by (a legal requirement):
the crown and its ministers ought to respect the ordinary law
Synonym : abide by, comply with, follow, adhere to, conform to, act in accordance with, acquiesce to

Audi- = to listen
Ex:audience
noun
·       1. the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting:
the orchestra was given an enthusiastic ovation from the audience
Synonym : spectators, listeners, viewers, onlookers, patrons, crowdthrongcongregationturnouthousegallery
·       2. the people who watch or listen to a television or radio program:
the program attracted an audience of almost twenty million
Synonym : marketpublicfollowing, fans, listenership, viewership
·       3. the readership of a book, magazine, or newspaper:
the newspaper has a sophisticated audience
·       4. the people giving or likely to give attention to something:
there will always be an audience for romantic literature
·       5. a formal interview with a person in authority:
he demanded an audience with the pope
·       6. formal hearing.

Fame- = good reputation
Ex:famous
adjective
·       1. known about by many people:
a famous starthe country is famous for its natural beauty
·       2. excellent:
Galway stormed to a famous victory

di- = through , between , across , by , of
ex:dilate
verb 
to (cause a part of the body to) become wider or further open:
The pupils of the eyes dilate as darkness increases.
This drug will dilate the arteries.

Dict-/dic- = to say,to tell,word
Ex: :dictionary
Noun
 book that contains a list of words in alphabetical order and that explainstheir meanings, or gives a word for them in another language; a similar productfor use on a computer:
a French-English/English-French dictionary
bilingual/monolingual dictionary
To check how a word is spelledlook it up in a dictionary.
book that gives information about a particular subject, in which the entries (= words or phrases) are given in alphabetical order:
biographical/science dictionary
a dictionary of quotations


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