Foods
訂位
- make a reservation / reserve a table
- a walk-in : a vistor without an appointment
- cuisine family restaurants / fine dining / restaurant chain food court
- street food vendor / food stalls (攤位)
- appeal to adults and children
- family restaurant / diner 小餐館
- fine dining
- restaurant chain
內用外帶
when I get takeout from a restaurant
- takeout food 外帶食物
- delivery food 外送食物
- eat in / eat out
點餐
- starter / appetizer
- main / main course / entrée
- medium / well done 9 eat light/heavy
食物
sparkling water / fizzy water garlic 蒜 shawarma crisps 洋芋片 oily 油膩的 Hummus(鷹嘴豆泥) - Hummus is a creamy dip made from chickpeas. It is usually served with pita bread or vegetables. fermented foods like kimchi or natto
- ingredients / grains(bread/rice/wheat) avocado, cheese, donut, salami, honey, coffee, blackberries filling dairy(milk, cheese) process food oatmeal you need to eat food with carbohydates and protein scrambled eggs really kickstart your morning spinach whole-wheat bread keep you going until lunchtime smoothies / fruit smoothies nutrition
- diet coke/soda
- pizza
- toppings: 配料
- pizzeria: pizza restaurant
- prawn; shrimp
- cereal; grains
Sauce
salad dressing: Can I have some salad dressing? dressing → 沙拉醬 sauce → 一般醬料 dip → 沾醬 spread → 抹醬 chipotle 墨西哥辣椒
Shape
形容食物是三角形和捲狀
- The food is triangular and roll-shaped.
- It's cylindrical.
- wrapped(包起來的)/ rolled(捲起來的)/ cylindrical(圓柱形)
- powdered 粉狀的
餐具
Cutlery are the tools that we use to eat.
- cutlery (forks, knives, spoons...) disposable cutlery single-use cultery
Works / Jobs
Interview Q's: • Do you have any experience in (v-ing)...? ...working with sick people? ...playing professional sports? • Do you like to...? ... help citizens? ... stay up late? • Why do you want this job? • What is your biggest strength? • How many hours a week do you want to work? • Do you have any questions for me?
- surfing spot
- plumber 水電工
- electrician 電工
- businessman / businesswoman
- carpenter 木匠
- mechanic 技工
- accountant 會計師
- commute
- how long is your commute to work ?
- get start work / get off work
- I drive scotter/car to work.
- the population is approximately 50 millions
- surf instructor
- construction worker
- pet groomer
- Builder(Construction worker)
- bricklayer
- Courier / Lifeguard / Receptionist
- white-collar & blue-collar
- formal qualification
- degree / diploma / certificate
- Save time on commuting
- commute 通勤
- Unusal jobs
- professional sleeper / car tester / panda sitter
Transportation / Commute
rush hour = peak hour vehicles: Bus / Coach / Plane / Train fare: the money passengers pay for their journey bus fare, train fare, airfare 悠遊卡: EasyCard MRT = metro (subway/underground) eavesdrop to sneak a peek
Meet People
what are you up to now ? what have you been up to ? (life, work, relationships, ...can means everything) in while
intrusive 侵擾的、打擾人的、過度干涉的、侵犯隱私的
- Sorry if my question was too intrusive.
Sally is showing him around
量詞/Countalbe/Uncountable
dozen = 12 / a backer's dozen = 13 a carton of milk a dash/drop of olive oil a pinch of salt a song/album of music a item of jewerly a stick of butter a tablespoon/teaspoon of sugar a blob (of toothpaste) would you like a cuppa ? (cup of) a loaf/slice of break a bill/coin of money a bar of soap
Activity
- quiet activites
- studious person : 喜歡讀書的人
- musical person: 喜歡音樂的人
- sporty person: 喜歡運動的人
- active person: 喜歡活動的人
- adventurous person: 喜歡冒險的人 ski
surf
surf instructor
- instructor / teacher
- instructor: teach skill like drive car, surfing.
- sink / tap / faucet
- welder
- surfboard / fins / leash
腳踏車
pannier 腳踏車包 repair kit
- screwdriver pump
- inflate: to put air in
- deflate
- take the pump and inflate the tires
- repair puncturs(make it deflate) brakes pedal
- you have to pedal faster uphill tire handlebars hotel / hostel / accommodations steer the bike hi-vis clothing (high visibility)
Travel / Country
- inhabitants (居民)
- see the sights
travel agentcy
- unwind 有點類似relax
- 反義詞: wound up 興奮過頭/壓力過大
- vaccine / get a shot / inoculation
- locate money
- resorts 渡假村
- visa 簽證
- tour group / package tour
- deposit money
- itinerary / schedule for trip
- sight-seeing
- go on a trip / go on vacation
- motion sickness / car sick / seasick
- bus / coach (long distance)
Nationality
- The United States -> American
- Mexico -> Mexican
- Canada -> Canadian
- Thailand -> Thai
- Iceland -> Icelandic
- Switzerland -> Swiss
- Turkey -> Turkish
- England -> English
- Algeria -> Algerian
- Sudan -> Sudanese
- Sweden - Swedish
US
Chicago Florida keys Los Angeles Texas New York Yosemite Nation Park Boston - Boston is the captical of the state of Massachusetts - Harvard University - Charles River - Fenway Park
- a chicken potpie: pie filled with chicken and vegetables
- a po'boy sandwich
- hot dogs / pizza / donuts
- clam chowder: made of clam, potatoes, onions and celery
- The Statue of Liberty
- Hollywood
- Disneyland
- New Orleans
- Six Flag amusement park
Spain
medieval / Mediterranean sea
- siesta culture (a midafternoon break, 午睡文化)
- Spain has a constitutional monarchy
- Tapas: small plates or appetizers
- iconic landmarks
- cathedral
虛擬語氣(subjunctive mood)
If you were to V. If I were him, I would ...
Animal
- mammals (pronunciation: /ˈmæməl/)
- wild animal is aggressive
- domesticated / wild animals / strays animals
- fur 毛/ feather 羽毛 / scales 鱗
- hamster 倉鼠 / guinea pig 天竺鼠
- I need to walk my dog
- whiskers 鬍鬚
- beak / bills
- exotic / Unusal
- exotic pets
- amphibian 兩棲動物
- reptile 爬蟲類
- aviary 鳥舍
- lizard 蜥蜴
Doctor
Doctor's appointment The receptionist makes an appointment doctor's office / clinic Pediatric 兒科
- He examines children
we have an opening available tomorrow morning at 10:00
- a slot / some availability
I need an appointment I want to make an appointment
blood presure monitor
a go-to doctor (adj. first choice) blunt (adj)
Q:
- What is the reason for your visit ?
- What seems to be the problem ?
- What symptoms are you having ?
- What brings you in today ?
- Can you descirbe your symptoms?
A:
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I feel sick / unwell
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I'm feeling feverish
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I have a fever / a cough / a sore thraot / a runny nose
- a stomachache / a pain in the neck or back / a headache / a blocked nose / a cold / arm hurt / pain in my arm
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I have been coughing for three days
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I feel dizzy/
- feel ill / feel sick / feel unwell / feel terrible / under the weather
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nauseous: vomit, puke, throw up
- nausea 噁心
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I'm experiencing chest pain
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health checkup / health examination / physical examination
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headache / trouble breathing / asthma氣喘
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take some medicine / call in sick / stay home from school or work / have hot tea with lemon / swallow a tablet
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prescription
- prescription: the doctor gives you a piece of paper which is called a prescription
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pharmercy = drag store = chemist shop
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pharmacist(people)
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ibuprofen (a common tablet) / take an aspirin
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capsule膠囊 / tablet 藥片 / pill / painkillers
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NHS(Nation Health Service) / GP(General Practitioner)
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a consultation: a meeting with an export to get advice
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allerge (noun, adj prononuce different)
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earache
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toothache
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sneezing
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put a thermometer in your mouth
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flu
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medication
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pick up / collect her medicine
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before meal / after meal
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drowsy (drowsiness) / speepy / drowsy driving / dizziness 頭暈
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constipation
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over the counter: no permission, no need percepection
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refill: more of a medicine
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what is the dosage 劑量 ?
- The instructions on the bottle tells you the dosage, how much to take.
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take on pill, two times a day.
I feel uncomfortable (X) 不是表示不舒服,比較用來形容說這個椅子不舒服 -> I feel sick / unwell / ill (O)
relieve 緩解
- mitigate: 減輕、緩和
- How to mitigate it ?
eat medicine (X) -> take medicine (O) inflame bacteria / germ my stomach / tummy / belly hurts
- My back hurts
musle aches
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migraine 偏頭痛
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What seems to be the problem ?
- How can I help you ?
- What's the matter ?
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I will call your parent/guardian
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take a breather = calm down
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sore throat / tickly throat
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what are your symptoms
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musle cramp
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bring the pain down
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take plenty of fluids
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sick certificate
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My throat hurts/feels sore.
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If the symptoms don't get better, you can make a new appointment for next week.
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examine : check carefully
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a thing stress you out : gives you stress
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minor - adj(small, not that important)
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minor - noun(people under 18)
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health card: 健保卡
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cholesterol: the oil in your blood