2018-11-25 Review of the week

Review of the week

This week I have learned 6 words.

1.thirst
a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something

Example：He has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.

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2.equivalent
someone or something that has the same size, value, importance, or meaning as someone or something else

Example：I am from Shanxi, China, the Chinese geographical equivalent of Ohio.

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3.alternative
something that you can choose instead of something else

Example：Equipped with best-in-class delivery networks, JD.com has become a popular alternative to Taobao.com.

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4.engine
something powerful that causes great changes in society

Example：China is one of the most powerful engines of the world economy.

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5.soft spot
to feel that you like someone very much, often without knowing why

Example：I have a soft spot for cats.

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6.gauge
to make a judgment or guess about a situation, action, or person based on the information that you have

Example：He is unable to gauge his girlfriend's mood.