英语背单词 专四词汇 2023年05月 ChatGPT
2023-05-02
2023-05-01
Explain the meaning of the following words along with index and phonetic symbol:
bookstore, triumphant, fuss, canary, incompetent,
encouragement, strategy, snooker, minor, brake,
saunter, modernize, differ, fin, publication
- Bookstore /ˈbʊkˌstɔː(r)/ (n.): a shop where books are sold
- Triumphant /traɪˈʌmfənt/ (adj.): having won a battle or competition; victorious
- Fuss /fʌs/ (n.): unnecessary or excessive excitement, worry, or activity
- Canary /kəˈneəri/ (n.): a small yellow or greenish-brown bird of the finch family, native to the Canary Islands and widely kept as a cage bird
- Incompetent /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/ (adj.): not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully
- Encouragement /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/ (n.): the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
- Strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ (n.): a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim
- Snooker /ˈsnuːkə(r)/ (n.): a game played with cues on a billiard table in which the players use the cues to pocket the balls into six pockets according to specific rules
- Minor /ˈmaɪnə(r)/ (adj.): lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance
- Brake /breɪk/ (n.): a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels
- Saunter /ˈsɔːntə(r)/ (v.): walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort
- Modernize /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ (v.): adapt (something) to modern needs or habits, typically by installing modern equipment or adopting modern ideas or methods
- Differ /ˈdɪfə(r)/ (v.): be unlike or dissimilar
- Fin /fɪn/ (n.): a flattened appendage on various parts of the body of many aquatic vertebrates, including fish and cetaceans, used for propulsion, steering, and balance
- Publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃn/ (n.): the preparation and issuing of a book, journal, or piece of music for public sale
John had always dreamed of owning a bookstore[1] of his own. After years of working odd jobs, he had finally saved enough money to make his dream a reality. The day of the grand opening arrived, and John felt triumphant[2] as he cut the ribbon.
But the joy was short-lived. Within hours, John was in a fuss[3] over a canary[4] that had flown in through the open door. His incompetent[5] attempts to catch the bird had turned the shop into a chaotic scene.
Just when John was ready to give up, a customer stopped by and offered him encouragement[6]. She suggested a strategy[7] to lure the canary into a cage and gently remove it from the store. John followed her advice, and soon the canary was safely outside.
As the day progressed, the bookstore became a hub of activity. Customers came in and out, flipping through books and chatting with John. One of them was a snooker[8] player who was looking for a book on minor[9] sports. John quickly found the book and made a brake[10] sale.
As the day came to an end, John decided to take a saunter[11] around the neighborhood to celebrate. As he walked, he noticed that many of the other businesses were struggling to modernize[12] and keep up with the times. John realized that his willingness to differ[13] and take chances had made his bookstore a success.
Back at the store, John received a call from his publisher. They had agreed to publish his book, which was about the fin[14]ancial struggles of small business owners. John was thrilled by the news and couldn't wait for the publication[15] to come out.