2014年6月30日 星期一

rash, sit on, strained yogurt,

rash judgement :妄斷;武斷:判斷他人有罪而缺乏有力根據。


Balkan-style or Set-style Yogurt

The warm cultured milk mixture is poured into containers then incubated without any further stirring. Balkan-style or set-style yogurt has a characteristic thick texture and is excellent for enjoying plain or using in recipes.

Swiss-style or Stirred Yogurt

The warm cultured milk mixture is incubated in a large vat, cooled and then stirred for a creamy texture, often with fruit or other flavourings added. Swiss-style or stirred yogurt is often slightly thinner than Balkan-style or set yogurt and can be eaten as-is, in cold beverages or incorporated into desserts.

Greek-style Yogurt

A very thick yogurt that is either made from milk that has had some of the water removed or by straining whey from plain yogurt to make it thicker and creamier. Greek-style yogurt tends to hold up better when heated than regular yogurt, making it perfect for cooking. It is also referred to as Mediterranean or Mediterranean-style yogurt and is often used for dips such as Tzatziki. A Balkan-style yogurt that has 6% M.F. or more makes an excellent substitute for Greek-style yogurt.

China sits on Hu's rights comments

BY KENJI MINEMURA CORRESPONDENT
2011/01/22
WASHINGTON--Chinese media organizations were instructed to exercise "restraint" in reporting remarks by Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday about respecting "universal human rights," according to sources close to Hu's delegation.
The order was given in an internal document issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry and distributed to major media organizations, the sources said.


sit on

INFORMAL
1Fail to deal with:she sat on the article until a deadline galvanized her into putting words to paper
2Subdue (someone), typically by saying something intended to discomfit or embarrass them:someone should have sat on him when he was young
2.1Suppress (something):I want this story sat on

sit 


sit on [upon] ...[sit on [upon] ...](1) 〈事件などを〉調べる.
(2) ((略式))〈提案・ニュースなどを〉ほうっておく.
(3) ((略式))〈人を〉しかり飛ばす;黙らせる;押さえる.
(4) ((略式))〈物を〉守る, 番をする.
rash

(răsh) pronunciation
adj., rash·er, rash·est.
  1. Characterized by or resulting from ill-considered haste or boldness. See synonyms at reckless.
  2. Archaic. Quick in producing a strong or marked effect.
[Middle English rasch, active, unrestrained, perhaps from Old English -raesc (in līgræsc, lightning) or from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German rasch, fast.]
rashly rash'ly adv.
rashness rash'ness n.

rash2 (răsh) pronunciation
n.
  1. A skin eruption.
  2. An outbreak of many instances within a brief period: a rash of burglaries.
[Possibly from obsolete French rache, a sore, from Old French rasche, scurf, from raschier, to scrape, scratch, from Vulgar Latin *rāsicāre, from Latin rāsus, past participle of rādere.]


strain1

Line breaks: strain
Pronunciation: /streɪn /


VERB

1[WITH OBJECT] Force (a part of one’s body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort:I stopped and listened, straining my ears for any sound
1.1[NO OBJECT] Make an unusually great effort:his voice was so quiet that I had to strain to hear it
1.2Injure (a limb, muscle, or organ) by overexerting it:on cold days you are more likely to strain a muscleglare from the screen can strain your eyes
1.3Make severe or excessive demands on:he strained her tolerance to the limit
1.4[NO OBJECT] Pull or push forcibly at something:the bear strained at the chain around its neckhis stomach was swollen, straining against the thin shirt
1.5Stretch (something) tightly:the barbed wire fence was strained to posts six feet high
1.6ARCHAIC Embrace (someone) tightly:she strained the infant to her bosom again
2[WITH OBJECT] Pour (a mainly liquid substance) through a porous or perforated device or material in order to separate out any solid matter:strain the custard into a bowl
2.1Cause liquid to drain off (food which has been boiled, soaked, or canned) by using a porous or perforated device:she turned to the sink to strain the noodles
2.2Drain (liquid) off food by using a porous or perforated device:strain off the surplus fat

NOUN

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1A force tending to pull or stretch something to an extreme or damaging degree:the usual type of chair puts an enormous strain on the spine[MASS NOUN]: aluminium may bend under strain
1.1An injury to a part of the body caused by overexertion:he has a slight groin strain
1.2Physics The magnitude of a deformation, equal to the change in the dimension of a deformed object divided by its original dimension.
2A severe or excessive demand on the strength, resources, or abilities of someone or something:the accusations put a strain on relations between the two countries[MASS NOUN]: she’s under considerable strain
2.1[MASS NOUN] A state of tension or exhaustion resulting from severe demands on one’s strength or resources:the telltale signs of nervous strain
3(usually strains) The sound of a piece of music:the distant strains of the brass band grew louder

Phrases


at (full) strain

ARCHAIC Using the utmost effort.

strain every nerve

see nerve.

strain at the leash

see leash.

Derivatives


strainable

ADJECTIVE

Origin

Middle English (as a verb): from Old French estreindre, from Latin stringere 'draw tight'. Current senses of the noun arose in the mid 16th century.

2014年6月28日 星期六

matte,pert, Russ, for that matter

'Ghost' Brands Come Alive With New Ads

By STUART ELLIOTT
Two nearly forgotten brands - Sure and Pert Plus - get their first new advertising campaigns in years to see if they can be made relevant to younger consumers.
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NOBODY else in the computer industry, or any other industry for that matter, could put on a show like Steve Jobs.

for that matter
As for that, so far as that is concerned, as in For that matter I'm not too hungry. William Congreve used it in The Old Batchelour (1693; 4:22): "No, no, for that matter, when she and I part, she'll carry her separate maintenance." [Late 1600s]

 MATTE 


マット【matte】
[形動]光沢のないさま。つや消しにしたさま。「―な仕上がりの口紅」

NOUN

[MASS NOUN]
An impure product of the smelting of sulphide ores, especially those of copper or nickel.

Origin

mid 19th century: from French (in Old French meaning 'curds'), feminine of mat (adjective) 'matt', used as a noun.
pert
(pûrt) pronunciation
adj., pert·er, pert·est.
  1. Trim and stylish in appearance; jaunty: a pert hat.
  2. High-spirited; vivacious.
  3. Impudently bold; saucy.
[Middle English, unconcealed, bold, short for apert, obvious, frank (probably influenced by Old French aspert, espert, clever), from Old French, from Latin apertus, open, past participle of aperīre, to open.]
pertly pert'ly adv.
pertness pert'ness n.






First Name Origin: Russ
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English
Pronounced: RUS

Short form of RUSSELL

RUSS

n. sing. & pl.
1. A Russian, or the Russians. [Rare, except in poetry.]
2. The language of the Russians.
Russ
a.
Of or pertaining to the Russians.

trainspotter, premium, gathers steam, steam about, let (or blow) off steam, at a premium


With Space and Personnel at a Premium, SEAS To Increase Faculty by Nearly 30 Percent


After spending a shift on the factory floor, young workers in China's manufacturing cities let off steam.


pricey, premium/predatory pricing, go public





As Health Costs Soar, G.O.P. and Insurers Differ on Cause
By ROBERT PEAR 1 minute ago
Republicans are seizing on rising costs as evidence that the new health care law includes expensive features, but insurers say premiums are rising because of demand and cost of care. 



Why Is China So Steamed About Obama's Meeting With the Dalai Lama?
FOXNews
The explanation was that the president wanted to smooth relations with China before his summit in Beijing, which was scheduled for November. ...


steam
n.

    1. The vapor phase of water.
    2. A mist of cooling water vapor.
    1. Pressurized water vapor used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical power.
    2. The power produced by a machine using pressurized water vapor.
    3. Steam heating.
  1. Power; energy.

v., steamed, steam·ing, steams. v.intr.
  1. To produce or emit steam.
  2. To become or rise up as steam.
  3. To become misted or covered with steam.
  4. To move by means of steam power.
  5. Informal. To become very angry; fume.
v.tr.
To expose to steam, as in cooking.

[Middle English steme, from Old English stēam.]

Definition of steam




noun

[mass noun]
  • the vapour into which water is converted when heated, forming a white mist of minute water droplets in the air: a cloud of steam steam was rising from the mugs of coffee she wiped the steam off the mirror
  • the invisible gaseous form of water, formed by boiling, from which this vapour condenses.
  • the expansive force of steam used as a source of power for machines:the equipment was originally powered by steam [as modifier]:a steam locomotive
  • locomotives and railway systems powered by steam:we were trainspotters in the last years of steam
  • energy and momentum or impetus:the anti-corruption drive gathered steam

verb

  • 1 [no object] give off or produce steam:a mug of coffee was steaming at her elbow
  • (steam up or steam something up) become or cause something to become covered or misted over with steam: [no object]:the glass keeps steaming up [with object]:the warm air had begun to steam up the windows
  • 2 [with object] cook (food) by heating it in steam from boiling water:steam the vegetables until just tender
  • [no object] (of food) cook by heating in steam:leave the mussels to steam
  • clean or otherwise treat with steam:he steamed his shirts to remove the odour
  • [with object and complement or adverbial] apply steam to (something fixed with adhesive) so as to open or loosen it:he’d steamed the letter open and then resealed it
  • 3 [no object, with adverbial of direction] (of a ship or train) travel somewhere under steam power:the 11.54 steamed into the station
  • informal come, go, or move somewhere rapidly or in a forceful way:Jeremy steamed in ten minutes late figurativethe company has steamed ahead with its investment programme
  • [no object] (steam in) British informal start or join a fight: he’ll be the one to throw the first punch, then run to the back when the others steam in
  • [no object] (often as noun steaming) informal (of a gang of thieves) move rapidly through a public place, stealing things or robbing people on the way: steaming is not restricted to tube trains
  • 4 [no object] (often be/get steamed up) informal be or become extremely agitated or angry:you got all steamed up over nothing! after steaming behind the closed door in his office, he came out and screamed at her
  • 5 [with object] generate steam in and operate (a steam locomotive): you can learn the intricacies of steaming a locomotive for the first time

Phrases


get up (or pick up) steam

  • 1generate enough pressure to drive a steam engine: we were assured that the boat could get up steam in ten minutes or so
  • 2(of a project in its early stages) gradually gain more impetus:his campaign steadily picked up steam

have steam coming out of one's ears

informal be extremely angry or irritated.

in steam

(of a steam locomotive) ready for work, with steam in the boiler: both of the engines were recently in steam

let (or blow) off steam

informal get rid of pent-up energy or strong emotion: the kids can let off steam in the gardens while mum and dad have a relaxing drink sometimes it’s good to let off steam by having a good whinge

run out of steam

informal lose impetus or enthusiasm:a rebellion that had run out of steam

under one's own steam

British (with reference to travel) without assistance from others:we’re going to have to get there under our own steam

under steam

(of a machine) being operated by steam: the only beam engine working under steam in Cornwall
premium

[名]
1 ((しばしば〜s))保険料, 掛け金.
2 ((主に米))ハイオクガソリン.
3 (…に対する)割増金, プレミアム, 奨励金((for ...))
give [pay] a premium for
…に割増金を出す.
4 (…の)賞, 賞品, 景品, 賞金((for ...))
The student got a premium for perfect attendance.
その学生は皆勤賞をもらった.
5
(1) 《経済》打歩(うちぶ).
(2) 《証券》額面以上の額;(株の借用)手数料.
6 謝礼(金).
7 ((米))(借用金に対する)割増利子.
at a premium
(1) プレミアムつきで, 異常な高値で.
(2) なかなか手にはいらない;重んじられて.
put [set, place] a (high) premium on ...
(1) …にプレミアムをつける.
(2) …を奨励[助長]する;重んじる.
there is a premium on
…が奨励される, たいせつだ.
━━[形]
1 上等な, 上質な;(他より)高価な.
2 割増の, プレミアの(ついた)
premium prices
特別料金[価額].

premium

Pronunciation: /ˈpriːmɪəm/
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noun (plural premiums)

  • 1an amount to be paid for a contract of insurance.
  • 2a sum added to an ordinary price or charge:customers are reluctant to pay a premium for organic fruit
  • a sum added to interest or wages; a bonus.
  • [as modifier] relating to or denoting a commodity of superior quality and therefore a higher price:premium lagers
  • Stock Exchange the amount by which the price of a share or other security exceeds its issue price, its nominal value, or the value of the assets it represents:the shares jumped to a 70 per cent premium on the first day
  • 3something given as a reward, prize, or incentive:the Society of Arts awarded him a premium

Phrases



at a premium


  • 1scarce and in demand:space was at a premium
  • 2above the usual or nominal price:touts sell the tickets at a premium


put (or place) a premium on

regard or treat as particularly valuable or important:he put a premium on peace and stability

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'reward, prize'): from Latin praemium 'booty, reward', from prae 'before' + emere 'buy, take'


trainspotter

Line breaks: train|spot¦ter
Pronunciation: /ˈtreɪnspɒtə(r) 
  
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NOUN

British
1A person who collects train or locomotive numbers as a hobby.
1.1often DEROGATORY A person who obsessively studies the minutiae of any minority interest or specialized hobby:the idea is to make the music really really collectable so the trainspotters will buy it in their pathetic thousands

Derivatives

trainspotting

NOUN