Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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I have seen this video on fox website. It is very popular in China. The play of this TV drama program is very exciting. And characters of this drama are terrific. Michael is a genius. He have
been a impossible thing. Don't like movie, there has a specific plan and details. It make you to go in the dark jail, and have an adventure with Michael. This is a good TV drama

Thursday, May 1, 2008

1)at a loss
Meaning:filled with bewilderment
EX:
At a Loss
What To Expect When You're No Longer Expecting
From:http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Depression/story?id=4665859

2)
bigwig
Meaning:
the most important person in a group or undertaking
EX:
'POP' TART SCAMS BIGWIG
From:http://www.nypost.com/seven/11282006/news/nationalnews/
pop_tart_scams_bigwig_nationalnews_dan_mangan.htm

3)break even
Meaning:
make neither profit nor loss
EX:
How to Do a Break even Analysis?
From:http://entrepreneurs.about.com/od/businessplan/a/breakeven.htm


Monday, April 28, 2008

Advertisement*2

1) NBA Playoffs advertisement
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFZbWu4-hrI
-Use two basketball players' half face. It is strange, but it is easy to notice and remember.
-make one's mind: decide something
-Celebrity Endorsement
2)Ford car advertisement
-http://www.muscularmustangs.com/database2/advertisement006.jpg
-A very cool car to catch everyone's eyes.
-Untamed:in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
-Beauty Appeal

Monday, April 21, 2008

3 idioms

1)bear upon
Meaning: have effect upon
Ex: Down the centuries, its hoary tradition has been enriched by the contribution of great composers (vaggeyakaras), musicians and musicologists who have brought myriad shades of emotion and awesome intellect to bear upon timeless compositions and brilliant, thought-provoking treatises.
From: http://www.hindu.com/br/2008/04/22/stories/2008042250081400.htm

2)stir up
Meaning: arouse or excite feelings and passions
Ex:
High winds stir up high flames.
From:http://eurekareporter.com/article/080418-high-winds-stir-up-high-flames

3)toss aside
Meaning:scrap something.
Ex:
Pedro Martinez can toss aside concerns
From:http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/03/22/
2008-03-22_pedro_martinez_can_toss_aside_concerns.html



5 idioms

1)get/have gray hair
http://www.idiomconnection.com/color.html#A3
It is a hard work which make me get gray hair.
to have one's hair turn gray from stress.
2) in the pink(of condition)
http://www.idiomconnection.com/color.html#A3
She is in the pink, so she need not to see doctor.
in very good health
3)
in black and white
http://www.idiomconnection.com/color.html#A3
I have written my paper in black and white
in writing, officially
4)
white lie
http://www.idiomconnection.com/color.html#A3
I knew she said a white lie to avoid my feeling
a harmless or small lie told to be polite or to avoid hurting someone's feelings
5)
blackout
http://www.idiomconnection.com/color.html#A3
He had had a blackout after the accident
a temporary situation where you do not release some information