StanLey's English Notes

Alice Munro

 1. irony

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony

 1. allegory

noun. the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence;also :  an instance (as in a story or painting) of such expression

1.介紹syllabus

2.英文書名才畫線

Mediterranean (n.) K.K [͵mɛdətəˋrenɪən]

definition : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea . 
of, relating to, or characteristic of the peoples, lands, or cultures bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

Ex : We cruised holiday Mediterranean found over canard line's queen.




basin(n.)K.K [ˋbesn]

definition : an open usually circular vessel with sloping or curving sides used typically for holding water for washing.

Ex : This is my exclusive-use basin ,we can't share it.




1.strike (v)

to hit or physically attack someone or something

Conceive(V.) [kənˋsiv]

definition : To form (a notion, opinion, purpose, etc.)



1. Obama Speech and Hark

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKNDVwYXk4A

1.contingent n. 

a group of people at a meeting or an event who have something in common, especially the place they come from, that is not shared by other people at the event; a group of soldiers that are part of a larger force