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English-Chinese Mar3
March 15th Enlgish Chinese Flash cards
| English | Chinese | Example Phrases | Synonyms | Greek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive | 繁荣 兴旺 | The business thrived during the pandemic. The plants thrived in the rich soil. | Flourish, prosper, grow | Ευδοκιμώ, ανθίζω |
| Thick | 厚 浓 | The fog was thick, making it hard to see. She added thick cream to the soup. | Dense, solid, heavy | Πυκνός, βαρύς |
| Monitor | 监视 监控 | The security guard monitors the building. She monitors her blood pressure regularly. | Watch, supervise, observe | Παρακολουθώ, επιτηρώ |
| Harsh | 严厉 残酷 | The coach's criticism was harsh but necessary. The winter weather can be harsh in this region. | Cruel, severe, strict | Αυστηρός, σκληρός |
| Indicate | 表示 指示 | The thermometer indicated a fever. The signpost indicated the direction to the airport. | Show, signify, demonstrate | Υποδεικνύω, ενδεικνύω |
| Catch a glimpse of | 瞥见 一瞥 | I caught a glimpse of the sunset through the trees. She caught a glimpse of the celebrity at the airport. | See briefly, glimpse briefly, glance briefly | Διακρίνω επιγραμματικά, βλέπω επιγραμματικά |
| Imply | 暗示 意味着 | His tone implied that he didn't believe me. The sign outside implied that the store was closed. | Suggest, hint, insinuate | Υπονοώ, σημαίνω |
| Hurricane | 飓风 暴风雨 | The hurricane caused widespread damage. We had to evacuate because of the hurricane. | Cyclone, typhoon, storm | Τυφώνας, κυκλώνας |
| Boost | 增加 提高 | The new policy will boost profits. Exercise can boost your mood. | Increase, improve, enhance | Βελτιώνω, ενισχύω |
| Estimate | 估计 评估 | He estimated that the project would take a year. The real estate agent estimated the value of the house. | Calculate, assess, appraise | Εκτιμώ, αξιολογώ |
| Certificate | 证书 执照 | She received a certificate for completing the course. The doctor had to show her medical certificate to the border officials. | Diploma, credential, license | Πιστοποιητικό, πτυχίο |
| Devastated | 毁灭性的 震惊的 | The town was devastated by the hurricane. She was devastated when she heard the news of her father's death. | Ruined, destroyed, shattered | Καταστρέφω, ερημώνω |
| Proceeds | 收益 出售收入 | The proceeds from the concert will go to charity. The proceeds of the sale were split between the partners. | Earnings, revenue, income | Έσοδα, κέρδη |
| Inedible | 不可食用的 不能吃的 | The mushrooms are inedible and can make you sick. The cardboard packaging is inedible and can be harmful if ingested. | Unpalatable, uneatable, poisonous | Μη τρώσιμος, δηλητηριώδης |
| Liquid | 液体 (yè tǐ), 流动的 (liú dòng de) | Water is a type of liquid. The spilled juice left a sticky liquid on the counter. | Fluid, solution, potion | Υγρό, υγρασία (liquid, humidity) |
| Capture | 捕获 抓住 | The police were able to capture the suspect. She captured the beauty of the landscape in her painting. | Seize, apprehend, catch | Αιχμαλωτίζω, καταλαμβάνω |
| Bring up an idea | 提出想法 提出观点 | I want to bring up an idea for a new project. She brought up some valid points during the meeting. | Propose, suggest, present | Παρουσιάζω ιδέες, προτείνω |
| Deadline | 截止日期 最后期限 | The deadline for submitting the proposal is next Friday. We have to finish the project before the deadline. | Time limit, cutoff point, due date | Προθεσμία, τελική ημερομηνία |
| Affectionate | 深情的 充满感情的 | She gave her son an affectionate hug. They have an affectionate relationship. | Loving, caring, fond | Στοργικός, αγαπησιάρης |
| Flat | 平的 公寓 | The tire was completely flat. She lives in a flat in the city. | Level, even, apartment | Επίπεδο, διαμέρισμα |
| Particular | 特定的 挑剔的 | He has a particular way of doing things. She is very particular about the cleanliness of her house. | Specific, detailed, choosy | Ειδικός, αναλυτικός |
| Fabric | 织物 (zhī wù), 布料 (bù liào) | The shirt is made from a soft fabric. The fabric of society has been torn by war. | Material, cloth, textile | Ύφασμα (fabric) |
| Mankind | 人类 (rén lèi), 人类社会 (rén lèi shè huì) | Mankind has always been fascinated by the stars. The impact of climate change on mankind cannot be overstated. | Humanity, humankind, people | Ανθρωπότητα (Humanity) |
| Wheat | 小麦 (xiǎo mài), 麦子 (mài zǐ) | Wheat is a staple crop in many countries. The field was filled with rows of golden wheat. | Grain, cereal, corn | Σιτάρι (Wheat) |
| Roots | 根 (gēn), 根源 (gēn yuán) | The roots of the tree were firmly planted in the ground. The traditions of the culture have their roots in ancient history. | Origins, source, basis | Ρίζες (Roots) |
| Therefore | 因此 (yīn cǐ), 所以 (suǒ yǐ) | He didn't like it, therefore he refused. She is tired, therefore she is taking a nap. | Thus, consequently, hence | Επομένως (Therefore) |
| Barren | 荒凉的 (huāng liáng de), 不毛的 (bù máo de) | The desert was a barren wasteland. The barren soil could not support crops. | Infertile, desolate, unproductive | Άγονος (Barren) |
| Glacier | 冰川 (bīng chuān), 冰河 (bīng huá) | The glacier slowly carved its way through the mountain range. The melting of glaciers is a major concern due to climate change. | Ice mass, ice sheet, ice cap | Παγετώνας (Glacier) |
| Gear | 1. 齿轮;2. 设备、工具 | 1. The gears of the machine are not working properly. 2. We need to purchase some new camping gear. | Equipment, machinery, tools | Στρατιωτικός εξοπλισμός, μηχανήματα, εργαλεία |
| Soak | 1. 浸泡;2. 强行给予 | 1. I need to soak these beans before cooking them. 2. He was soaked in the rain. | Immerse, steep, drench | Μουσκεμένος, βουτηγμένος, λουσμένος |
| Absorb | 1. 吸收;2. 理解 | 1. Plants absorb sunlight to produce energy. 2. I need some time to absorb all of this information. | Assimilate, take in, digest | Απορροφητικό, απορροφά, απορροφά |
| Crack | 1. 裂缝;2. 破解 | 1. There's a crack in the sidewalk. 2. He finally cracked the code to unlock the door. | Fissure, split, break | Σπάω, ρηγματικό, ανοίγω |
| Vast | 1. 广阔的;2. 巨大的 | 1. The ocean is vast and deep. 2. The project requires a vast amount of resources. | Immense, enormous, huge | Απέραντο, τεράστιο, τεράστιο |
| Ordinary | 1. 普通的;2. 平凡的 | 1. This is an ordinary day, nothing special. 2. He led an ordinary life, just like anyone else. | Common, usual, regular | Κοινός, συνηθισμένος, κανονικός |
| Extraordinary | 1. 非凡的;2. 特别的 | 1. The athlete showed extraordinary skill on the field. 2. The meeting was canceled due to extraordinary circumstances. | Remarkable, exceptional, unusual | Ασυνήθιστος, εξαιρετικός, ασυνήθιστος |
| Clay | 1. 黏土;2. 泥土 | 1. The artist sculpted the statue out of clay. 2. The ground was soft and muddy clay. | Mud, soil, earth | Πηλός, χώμα, γη |
| Fossil | 1. 化石;2. 过时的 | 1. The museum has a large collection of fossils from ancient creatures. 2. The technology is considered fossil by today's standards. | Remains, relic, antiquated | Απολιθώματα, απόλυτα, ανα |
| Inedible | 不可食用的 不能吃的 | The mushrooms are inedible and can make you sick. The cardboard packaging is inedible and can be harmful if ingested. | Unpalatable, uneatable, poisonous | Μη τρώσιμος, δηλητηριώδης |
| Liquid | 液体 (yè tǐ), 流动的 (liú dòng de) | Water is a type of liquid. The spilled juice left a sticky liquid on the counter. | Fluid, solution, potion | Υγρό, υγρασία (liquid, humidity) |
| To Picture | 想象 描述 | He could picture himself living in the countryside. The book vividly pictures life in ancient Greece. | Imagine, envision, visualize, portray | Εικονίζω |
| To Bid | 出价 竞标 | He bid $100 for the painting. We'll be bidding on several items at the auction. | Offer, propose, tender, offer a price | Παραχωρώ |
| Raise Funds | 筹集资金 募集经费 | We're trying to raise funds for the local charity. They raised over $10,000 for the hospital. | Collect money, generate funds, obtain donations | Ανασηκώνω Κεφάλαια |
| Fundraising Event | 筹款活动 募捐活动 | The school is organizing a fundraising event next week. The concert was a successful fundraising event for the charity. | Charity event, benefit, fundraiser | Εκδήλωση Συγκέντρωσης Πόρων |
| Authentic | 真实的 正宗的 | The antique was verified as authentic. The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine. | Genuine, real, bona fide, legitimate | Αυθεντικός |
| Donor | 捐赠人 赠送者 | The donor wished to remain anonymous. The blood bank is in need of more donors. | Contributor, giver, benefactor, supporter | Δωρητής |
| To Browse | 浏览 随意翻阅 | She spent hours browsing the bookstore. I like to browse through the magazines at the doctor's office. | Look around, scan, skim, glance at | Περιηγούμαι |
| Generous | 慷慨的 大方的 | She was generous with her time and resources. The company made a generous donation to charity. | Benevolent, charitable, magnanimous, liberal | Γενναιόδωρος |
| Generosity | 慷慨 宽宏大量 | Her generosity knew no bounds. He was praised for his generosity towards the homeless. | Charity, philanthropy, benevolence, largesse | Γενναιότητα |
| Genuine | 真正的 真实的 | The watch is a genuine Rolex. Her smile was genuine and heartfelt. | Authentic, bona fide, real, true | Γνήσιος |
| Wrestle | 摔跤 搏斗 | The two wrestlers were evenly matched. She had to wrestle with her conscience before making a decision. | Grapple, struggle, fight, contend | Πάλη |
| Stain | 污渍 玷污 | The shirt had a stain on the collar. He didn't want to stain his reputation with dishonesty. | Blemish, mark, spot, tarnish | Λεκές |
| Slight | 轻微的 轻蔑 | She noticed a slight change in his mood. He took slight offense to her comment. | Small, minor, insignificant, subtle | Ασήμαντος |
| Slightly | 稍微 略微 | She was slightly taller than her sister. The temperature dropped slightly overnight. | Somewhat, a little, a bit, marginally | Ελαφρώς |