(2012-11-10) English Reading (1) - L17 
by 黃雅惠
2012-11-10 14:22:27, 回應(0), 人氣(891)
2012-11-10 14:22:27, 回應(0), 人氣(891)complain (v)
--to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something
--complain (to somebody) (about/of something)
--I'm going to complain to the manager about this.
complaint (n)
--a reason for not being satisfied; a statement that somebody makes saying that they are not satisfied
--complaint (about somebody/something)
--The most common complaint is about poor service.
annoyed (adj)
--slightly angry
--annoyed (with somebody) (at/about something)
-- He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness.
vivid (adj)
--producing very clear pictures in your mind
--vivid memories
--He gave a vivid account of his life as a fighter pilot.
disturb (v)
--disturb somebody/something
--to interrupt somebody when they are trying to work, sleep, etc
--I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment?
stunned/ stun (v)
-- stun somebody to surprise or shock somebody so much that they cannot think clearly or speak
technology (n)
(the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries
etiquette (n)
--good manners
-- the formal rules of correct or polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession
--advice on etiquette
-- medical/ legal/ professional etiquette
good points= strength
bad points= weakness
omitted/ omit (v)
--to not include something/somebody, either deliberately or because you have forgotten it/them
thus= hence= therefore= as a result= as a consequence= consequently
advice (n)
--a piece of advice
advise (v)