12. dignify (v) 使…受到重視；使…受到尊重 >The lowly cottage was dignified by the two great pear trees in front of it. 簡陋的村舍因門前兩棵大梨樹而顯得氣派。
13. cast light on sth. 使某事物清楚些 >Recent research has cast new light on the causes of the disease. 最近的研究結果對該病的病因已有新的了解。
14. venom (n) 怨恨；痛恨；惡毒 >He was shocked at the sheer venom of her reply. 對於她極度憤恨的回答他感到很震驚。
15. vagabond (a) 流浪的；漂泊的 >They are living a vagabond life. 他們過著流浪的生活。
16. vigilant (a) 警戒的；警惕的 >I keep a vigilant eye on him no matter where he goes. 無論他走到那裡，我都用非常警戒的眼神盯住他。
17. take on board 【口】承擔(責任等); 承認(問題等) >I'm too busy to take this new job on board at the moment. 我太忙, 目前不能接受這項新工作。
18. on occasion 【文】不時; 必要時 >She visits the city on occasion. 她有時到城裡去。
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Hubert Tran4 年前
“Words can break someone into a million pieces, but they can also put them back together. I hope you use yours for good, because the only words you’ll regret more than the ones left unsaid are the ones you use to intentionally hurt someone.” - Taylor Swift
Hello everyone, it’s your host for the Pronunciation Challenge show, Hubert Tran. In today’s episode, we’ll be watching a video on words and how a little comment here or there can ruin your day, week, months, or even years! To be honest, I’m an extremely sensitive person. There are things that were said to me 15 years ago that still haunt me to this day. I try to remind myself that however a person treats you or says to you is merely a reflection of their character and not yours. A good friend of mine once told me that holding a grudge (a grudge is a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.) is like letting the person who wronged you live rent-free in your mind. The person who wronged you probably isn’t even thinking about you but here you are wasting your time and energy on this person. I have to remind myself that their opinion of me doesn’t mean it’s a fact. However, when everyone has a similar opinion about me that I find hurtful then maybe I have to do some self-reflection. Alright, let’s get to the featured sentence and come back so we can talk some more.
Today’s featured sentence: “It isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.”
I’ll say that again.
“It isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.”
Ok, now time for the Pronunciation Tips.
For the first word, we have revered Two syllables. The first syllable “RE” has a short “U” sound. The second syllable, “VERED” sounds like the word “FEARED” but with a “V” instead. Revered.
Next up, we have Elite Two syllables The first syllable, “E” has a short “U” sound. “LITE” sounds like the word “EAT” but with an “L” in front.
And our last one would be, Wound One syllable. I chose this word because it actually has two pronunciations. “WOUND” refers to the past tense of “WIND”. “WOUND” refers to an injury. English, I know. Ok, so pictured “WOUND” spelt as “WOONED” and perhaps that will help with the pronunciation.
Moving onto Vocabulary!
The first word is: 1. Revere Definition to very much respect and admire someone or something Used in a sentence, you could say: “The Pope is a figure that many people revere.”
Next word, 2. Elite Definition the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society Used in a sentence, you could say: “It looks like only the elite and wealthy are allowed into that party.”
And lastly, 3. Capacity Definition: the total amount that can be contained or produced, or (especially of a person or organization) the ability to do a particular thing Used in a sentence, you could say: “Sorry, we cannot allow you into this club because we’re already at capacity.”
For those that believe in astrology, I’m a Cancer and apparently, we’re very sensitive creatures. I sort of half believe these things but I mainly see it as entertainment. Do you guys believe in astrology? I try to see it as entertainment because I want to feel like I have control over my life. That’s actually how I started handling my extreme sensitivity. I took accountability for my life (accountability means being responsible for what you do) and I’m finally starting to see results. I try to see everything as my fault so at least I wouldn’t feel like others have power over me like a stupid comment here or there. It’s a work in progress but I really do find it helpful. Also, I noticed that when we let words hurt us too easily, it usually means we really care how others see us. Why are we living our lives trying to impress people who don’t even really care or think about us? Just something to think about.
Alright, hope you found this episode helpful! As always, you can find me on Instagram @hughtran_ to see what I’m up to (although it’s been kind of hectic lately so I haven’t been posting much). Thanks for listening and I’ll see everyone again in the next episode. Bye!
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unickname4 年前
☺It isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers. 這不是因為我們並不富有或是沒有在菁英圈子裡受人尊敬，而使得我們失去了安慰或傷害陌生人的能力。 【心得】提醒自己多說善言，傳正能，少造口業，建立善的循環，讓世界變得更溫暖。 【Fun Sing一下】林俊傑-不為誰而做的歌(音樂也有傳染力，上週末錄的，跟大家分享，祝大家週末愉快囉!^^) ■revere [rɪˋvɪr] (vt.) 尊敬；崇敬 ■elite [ɪ'lit] (社會)精英；優秀份子；掌權人 掌權人物的；精英的；上等的；高層次的 ■capacity[kəˋpæsətɪ] (n.C or U) 容積、容量；能量、生產力；能力(尤指某人或某組織的辦事能力)、才能、接受能力、理解力、承受度[(+for)] (n.C)資格、地位、職位
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ShakesBeer4 年前
有空的記得去投票喔！
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Leeway4 年前
#話語可以傷人、眼神也可傷人、心機更是傷人 #人身自帶的武器還真不少 #周末正能量補充中 It isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.
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Kate Shao4 年前
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MurrayH4 年前
It isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers. 這不是因為我們並不富有或是沒有在菁英圈子裡受人尊敬，使我們失去了安慰或傷害陌生人的能力。
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Erin Yu4 年前
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Wade Chou4 年前
It~isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered~in e'lite circles/ that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.
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安董尼4 年前
It isn’t because we aren’t wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.
박서한4 年前
●the vocabulary from the video and the script●
1. revere (v) 【書】尊敬，崇敬；敬畏
>Students revere the old professor.
學生尊敬這位老教授。
2. Pope（常大寫）（羅馬天主教）教皇[the S]
>The Pope will visit Britain next year.
教皇明年將訪問英國。
3. astrology [əˋstrɑlədʒɪ] (n)占星術，占星學
>I had always supposed that astrology was his particular hobby.
我一直認為占星學是他的特殊愛好。
4. accountability (n) 負有責任；應作解釋；可說明性
>There should be clear lines of accountability for all decisions made.
所有決策都應該有分明的責任界限。
5. at stake 在危急關頭
>The life of the patient is at stake.
病人的生命在危急中。
6. armor (n) 盔甲
>The knight was completely clad in armor.
那位騎士全身披掛盔甲。
7. homage (n) 尊敬；敬意；崇敬[（+to）]
>Many came to pay the dead man homage.
許多人前來向死者致敬。
8. deity [ˋdiətɪ] (n) 神；女神
>the deities of ancient Greece
古希臘諸神
9. physique (n) 體格，體形
>a good-looking lad with a fine physique
一個體格健壯的美貌少年
10. dismay (n) 使驚慌，使沮喪，使氣餒[H][（+at/by）]
>The teacher was dismayed at the students' lack of response.
老師對學生的毫無反應感到沮喪。
11. relentless (a) 不間斷的，持續的；堅韌的，不懈的
>a relentless autumnal rain 綿綿秋雨
relentless (a) 殘酷的，無情的
>relentless criticism/pressure
不斷的嚴厲批評／施壓
12. dignify (v) 使…受到重視；使…受到尊重
>The lowly cottage was dignified by the two great pear trees in front of it.
簡陋的村舍因門前兩棵大梨樹而顯得氣派。
13. cast light on sth. 使某事物清楚些
>Recent research has cast new light on the causes of the disease.
最近的研究結果對該病的病因已有新的了解。
14. venom (n) 怨恨；痛恨；惡毒
>He was shocked at the sheer venom of her reply.
對於她極度憤恨的回答他感到很震驚。
15. vagabond (a) 流浪的；漂泊的
>They are living a vagabond life. 他們過著流浪的生活。
16. vigilant (a) 警戒的；警惕的
>I keep a vigilant eye on him no matter where he goes.
無論他走到那裡，我都用非常警戒的眼神盯住他。
17. take on board 【口】承擔(責任等); 承認(問題等)
>I'm too busy to take this new job on board at the moment. 我太忙, 目前不能接受這項新工作。
18. on occasion 【文】不時; 必要時
>She visits the city on occasion. 她有時到城裡去。
Hubert Tran4 年前
“Words can break someone into a million pieces, but they can also put them back together. I hope you use yours for good, because the only words you’ll regret more than the ones left unsaid are the ones you use to intentionally hurt someone.” - Taylor Swift
Hello everyone, it’s your host for the Pronunciation Challenge show, Hubert Tran. In today’s episode, we’ll be watching a video on words and how a little comment here or there can ruin your day, week, months, or even years! To be honest, I’m an extremely sensitive person. There are things that were said to me 15 years ago that still haunt me to this day. I try to remind myself that however a person treats you or says to you is merely a reflection of their character and not yours. A good friend of mine once told me that holding a grudge (a grudge is a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.) is like letting the person who wronged you live rent-free in your mind. The person who wronged you probably isn’t even thinking about you but here you are wasting your time and energy on this person. I have to remind myself that their opinion of me doesn’t mean it’s a fact. However, when everyone has a similar opinion about me that I find hurtful then maybe I have to do some self-reflection. Alright, let’s get to the featured sentence and come back so we can talk some more.
Today’s featured sentence:
“It isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.”
I’ll say that again.
“It isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.”
Ok, now time for the Pronunciation Tips.
For the first word, we have
revered
Two syllables.
The first syllable “RE” has a short “U” sound. The second syllable, “VERED” sounds like the word “FEARED” but with a “V” instead. Revered.
Next up, we have
Elite
Two syllables
The first syllable, “E” has a short “U” sound. “LITE” sounds like the word “EAT” but with an “L” in front.
And our last one would be,
Wound
One syllable.
I chose this word because it actually has two pronunciations. “WOUND” refers to the past tense of “WIND”. “WOUND” refers to an injury. English, I know.
Ok, so pictured “WOUND” spelt as “WOONED” and perhaps that will help with the pronunciation.
Moving onto Vocabulary!
The first word is:
1. Revere
Definition
to very much respect and admire someone or something
Used in a sentence, you could say:
“The Pope is a figure that many people revere.”
Next word,
2. Elite
Definition
the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
Used in a sentence, you could say:
“It looks like only the elite and wealthy are allowed into that party.”
And lastly,
3. Capacity
Definition:
the total amount that can be contained or produced, or (especially of a person or organization) the ability to do a particular thing
Used in a sentence, you could say:
“Sorry, we cannot allow you into this club because we’re already at capacity.”
For those that believe in astrology, I’m a Cancer and apparently, we’re very sensitive creatures. I sort of half believe these things but I mainly see it as entertainment. Do you guys believe in astrology? I try to see it as entertainment because I want to feel like I have control over my life. That’s actually how I started handling my extreme sensitivity. I took accountability for my life (accountability means being responsible for what you do) and I’m finally starting to see results. I try to see everything as my fault so at least I wouldn’t feel like others have power over me like a stupid comment here or there. It’s a work in progress but I really do find it helpful. Also, I noticed that when we let words hurt us too easily, it usually means we really care how others see us. Why are we living our lives trying to impress people who don’t even really care or think about us? Just something to think about.
Alright, hope you found this episode helpful! As always, you can find me on Instagram @hughtran_ to see what I’m up to (although it’s been kind of hectic lately so I haven’t been posting much). Thanks for listening and I’ll see everyone again in the next episode. Bye!
unickname4 年前
☺It isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers. (社會)精英；優秀份子；掌權人
掌權人物的；精英的；上等的；高層次的
這不是因為我們並不富有或是沒有在菁英圈子裡受人尊敬，而使得我們失去了安慰或傷害陌生人的能力。
【心得】提醒自己多說善言，傳正能，少造口業，建立善的循環，讓世界變得更溫暖。
【Fun Sing一下】林俊傑-不為誰而做的歌(音樂也有傳染力，上週末錄的，跟大家分享，祝大家週末愉快囉!^^)
■revere [rɪˋvɪr] (vt.) 尊敬；崇敬
■elite [ɪ'lit]
■capacity[kəˋpæsətɪ] (n.C or U) 容積、容量；能量、生產力；能力(尤指某人或某組織的辦事能力)、才能、接受能力、理解力、承受度[(+for)]
(n.C)資格、地位、職位
ShakesBeer4 年前
有空的記得去投票喔！
Leeway4 年前
#話語可以傷人、眼神也可傷人、心機更是傷人
#人身自帶的武器還真不少
#周末正能量補充中
It isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.
Kate Shao4 年前
MurrayH4 年前
It isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.
這不是因為我們並不富有或是沒有在菁英圈子裡受人尊敬，使我們失去了安慰或傷害陌生人的能力。
Erin Yu4 年前
Wade Chou4 年前
It~isn't because we aren't wealthy or revered~in e'lite circles/ that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.
安董尼4 年前
It isn’t because we aren’t wealthy or revered in elite circles that we thereby lose a capacity either to comfort or to wound strangers.