Day 11, Page 114-125 结束部分文字:there was a brand-new weight set
一. 字词
1. tip somebody off
(1) 原文:In fact, the only thing that tipped me off that Christmas was coming was when Rodrick put his wish list up on the refrigerator.
(2) 字典解释:to give someone such as the police a secret warning or piece of information, especially about illegal activities
(3) 造句:It tipped me off that I should exercise more, when I got the medical examination report.
2. start over
(1) 原文:Dad told me to start my wish list over and pick some toys that were more "appropriate" for boys.
(2) 字典解释:to start doing something again from the beginning, especially because you want to do it better
(3) 造句:When I'm recording the voice message, if I make one mistake, I have to start over.
3. secret weapon
(1) 原文:But I have a secret weapon when it comes to Christmas.
(2) 解释:secret weapon
(3) 造句:Good implementation capacity is my secret weapon.
4. hook sb. up
(1) 原文:I told him I wanted the Barbie Dream House, and he said he'd hook me up.
(2) 解释:拉某人一把,指帮某人一下
(3) 造句:When I get in trouble, he will hook me up.
5. bandit = robber = outlaw
(1) 原文:But Manny made out like a bandit.
(2) 字典解释:someone who robs people, especially one of a group of people who attack travellers
(3) 造句:When my cousin was a little boy, he made out like a bandit as well.
二. 句子
1. Believe it or not, Dad actually won that argument.
(1) 结构:Believe it or not, ...
(2) 仿写:Believe it or not, I got the first place in the accordion competition.
2. He told me to either throw it out or give it away to charity.
(1) 结构:either...or...
(2) 仿写:Mom told me to either put the things in their places or throw them out.
注:give away 赠送
三. 日记
Today, I'd like to say something to myself. To live in the present moment, and keep a clear head. Actually, I think I'm clear about what I want, so I'll try my best to do everything. In my opinion, I have good implementation capacity. However, I need to be more creative, because I'm a marketing manager now.