Embarrassing Mother

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Embarrassing Mother Ivy Language Academy University Course Week 6

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Embarrassing Mother. Ivy Language Academy University Course Week 6. Cool. Hip. Embarrassing. Driving me crazy. fashion. magazine. “…”. borrow. bleach. A top. skirt. Kind of. So + adj. overboard. Sexy. disgusting. Eeewwww !. Ugh. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Embarrassing MotherIvy Language AcademyUniversity Course Week 6

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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 

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HipExplanation Example Translation

knowing about and following the newest styles,

fashions, etc.

The word "hip" is no longer hip to say.   时髦的

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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“…”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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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So + adj.Explanation Example Translation

to a great degree : very or extremely She looks so young and hip.   如此的 

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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 

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SexyExplanation Example Translation

looking attractive in a physical or bodily romantic way

He says she looks prettier and sexier than ever.

  性感 

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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 

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Eeewwww!Explanation Example Translation

A sound showing disgust Eeewwww!  表示恶心发出的声音 

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UghExplanation Example Translation

A sound showing frustration Ugh! She is so embarrassing!

  表示沮丧的 叹息声