Embarrassing Mother
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Embarrassing MotherIvy Language AcademyUniversity Course Week 6
CoolExplanation Example Translation
a. very fashionable, stylish, or appealing in a way that is
generally approved of especially by young people b. often used to show approval in a general way
c. used to suggest acceptance, agreement, or understanding
a. The car has a cool new look.
b. Your brother is so cool. c. “I'm sorry I'm late.”
“It's/That's cool [=okay, all right]—don't worry
about it.”
酷
HipExplanation Example Translation
knowing about and following the newest styles,
fashions, etc.
The word "hip" is no longer hip to say. 时髦的
EmbarrassingExplanation Example Translation
adj. - sth that makes someone feel confused or foolish in front of other people
My mother is so embarrassing. 令人尴尬的
Driving me crazyExplanation Example Translation
if sth drives you crazy then it makes you very annoyed and upset.
She's driving me crazy with the way that she's always trying to wear young clothes and talk to young guys about music and stuff.
把我逼疯了
fashionExplanation Example Translation
a popular way of dressing during a particular time or among a particular group of people
Jewelry and clothing fashions vary with the season 时尚
magazineExplanation Example Translation
a type of thin book with a paper cover that contains
stories, essays, pictures, etc., and that is usually published
every week or month
Half the time I cant even find my fashion magazines
because she "borrows" them. 杂志
“…”Explanation Example Translation
Sometimes quotes are placed around a word to show reported speech. This is sometimes used to emphasize that you don’t agree with this reported speech. People also show this with their fingers while talking sometimes.
Half the time I cant even find my fashion magazines because she "borrows" them. 引用
borrowExplanation Example Translation
to take and use (something that belongs to someone else) for a period of time before returning it. COMPARE: lend
Half the time I cant even find my fashion magazines because she "borrows" them.
借
bleachExplanation Example Translation
to remove color or dirt and stains from (hair, clothing, etc.) especially through the effect of sunlight or by using chemicals : to make (something) whiter or lighter in color
She bleached her hair! 漂白,
使退色
A topExplanation Example Translation
noun. a piece of clothing that is worn on the upper part of your body
She started wearing these little tops and short skirts.
上衣
skirtExplanation Example Translation
a piece of clothing worn by women and girls that hangs from the waist down
She started wearing these little tops and short skirts.
半裙
Kind ofExplanation Example Translation
to some small degree; somewhat; a little
I think it's kind of cool that she wants to be your friend.
稍微,有点儿
So + adj.Explanation Example Translation
to a great degree : very or extremely She looks so young and hip. 如此的
overboardExplanation Example Translation
to do something in a way that is excessive or extreme : to do too much of something
Yeah, but my mom has gone completely overboard.
过火,极端
SexyExplanation Example Translation
looking attractive in a physical or bodily romantic way
He says she looks prettier and sexier than ever.
性感
disgustingExplanation Example Translation
So unpleasant to see, smell, taste, consider, etc., that you feel slightly sick
She finds the idea of eating meat totally disgusting.
恶心
Eeewwww!Explanation Example Translation
A sound showing disgust Eeewwww! 表示恶心发出的声音
UghExplanation Example Translation
A sound showing frustration Ugh! She is so embarrassing!
表示沮丧的 叹息声