Supplemental Vocabulary
fill the prescription in the pharmacy
I don't know whether our relationship will work out or not; I will just let nature take its course.
This job is a chance of a lifetime, and you should seize it.
Harry started to drinking because of peer pressure from his colleagues.
Taipei City Hall
You have been working so hard. I think you deserve a vacation.
You deserve to be punished for the terrible mistake you have made.
make/start/strike up conversation with sb
No matter how hard Lisa tried to make conversation with John, he still remained silent.
Conversation
Conservation
Both drivers are at fault for drunken driving.
If you keep find fault with your team members, you are going to lose them.
mental disorder
eating disorder
in disorder
social disorder
keep order
public order
It is reported that many girls are suffering from severe eating disorder such as bulimia or anorexia.
The government is worried about the continual demonstration will lead to social disorder.
The medication given for Mrs. Fang's high blood pressure failed, for she kept having rich food.
Fred is studying medicine/medication in the USA.
assure
ensure
insure
The dealer repeatedly assured the buyer of the quality of the product.
To ensure the safety of the passengers, the airline has thoroughly examine the aircraft before takeoff.
Mr. Chang has insured his new sport car against theft NT50000000.
The mother gave her boy a icy stare, which stopped him from crying.
I feel nauseous at the prospect of another day.
Though Sherry felt nauseous, she finished her meal.
sleep the time/hours/days away
get through sth.
an escape from sth.
of one's age
be sounded by sb./sth.
It's one's turn to VR
go away
shed tears of regret/sympathy/happiness
stop/keep/prevent/deter ... from N/Ving
turn A into B
turn into N
A haunt B
remind sb. that S V
remind sb. of sth./sb.
remind sb. to VR
The picture reminded Eddie that he and Bruce used to be pals.
The picture reminded Eddie of the old good days he had with his friends.
The picture reminded Eddie to contact his old friends.
lead to
=bring about
=cause
The bus driver's carelessness led to the car accident.
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force a smile
Kelly forced a smile upon seeing her boss.
suffer from sth.
Tina has been suffered from migraine for many years.
wait for sb. to VR
sort of = kind of
Can I call you back later? I am sort of busy here.
feel/be relieved
N + Ned
gray-haired
cold-blooded
good-tempered
kind-hearted
high-priced
stare at sb./sth.
Would you stop staring at me?
Sentence Pattern
1.
S make/let/have O VR
Jack's joke made everyone burst out laughing.
Please have your waiter bring my bill.
Mary let me pack the suitcase.
S have/get O Vpp.
I cleaned my room today.
John pulled his teeth yesterday.
Sue will trim her hair this afternoon.
S let O VR
S allow O to VR
S let/allow O be Vpp.
Please let me try once more.
I want to go to the movies, but my mother wouldn't let me go.
My mother makes me clean my room after every monthly exam.
Let justice to done.
2.
S cannot/can't be ...too... adj.
S can never/hardly/scarcely
Once can't be too cautious while traveling abroad.
Nowadays many people think one can't be too rich.
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郭孟倫 Tonny Guo
系學會會長兼南聯會副會長
國立新竹教育大學 英語教學系
新竹市南大路521號
Tel：0981-218-007
E-mail：bear4125910@gmail.com
MSN：bear4125910@hotmail.com
Chairman of English Dept. Student Association
Department of English Instruction
National HsinChu Univesity of Education
No.521, Nanda Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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