雅思词汇解析,释义到用法,清清楚楚,每一次的进步,都是来自点点滴滴的积累。
本期作者:张悦
本周我们学习和性格相关的词汇
1. larger-than-life
adj. 受欢迎的;非同一般的;有着传奇色彩的
e.g. He has a larger-than-life personality, and everyone notices him when he walks into a room.
e.g. One of my teachers had a larger-than-life character, so his classes were never boring.
近义表达:a big personality 存在感强
e.g. My uncle has a big personality, so family gatherings are always fun.
2. thick-skinned
adj. 心理素质比较强;能承受压力或负面评价的
搭配:develop a thick skin
e.g. If you post videos online, you need to be thick-skinned.
e.g. Over time, I developed a thick skin and stopped worrying about negative comments.
补充:comment: 评价;评论
反义补充:thin-skinned adj. 容易被批评伤害;玻璃心的
e.g. He’s a bit thin-skinned, so he takes criticism personally.
3. a creature of habit
喜欢固定规律、固定生活方式的人
e.g. I am a bit of a creature of habit, so I don’t like sudden changes.
e.g. I’d say I’m a bit of a creature of habit, because I usually follow the same daily routine.
反义:a free spirit 随性;不受约束的人
e.g. My cousin is a free spirit who loves traveling around the world.
e.g. I’m not really a free spirit, because I prefer a stable routine.
补充:stable adj. 稳定的
4. a creature of habit
喜欢固定规律、固定生活方式的人
e.g. I am a bit of a creature of habit, so I don’t like sudden changes.
e.g. I’d say I’m a bit of a creature of habit, because I usually follow the same daily routine.
反义:a free spirit 随性;不受约束的人
e.g. My cousin is a free spirit who loves traveling around the world.
e.g. I’m not really a free spirit, because I prefer a stable routine.
补充:stable adj. 稳定的
以上就是今天的词汇,我们下期见。