preposterous (prɪˈpɒstərəs)
pre(前)-post(後)-er-ous
adj.前後顛倒的, 荒謬的 [contrary to nature, reason, or sense; absurd; ridiculous]
ex. They are asking a preposterous price for the work. 他們為該作品漫天要價.
prerequisite (priːˈrɛkwɪzɪt)
pre-requisite
n.必備的先決條件 [something required as a prior condition]
adj. [required as a prior condition]
ex. prerequisite course
ex. 如果你要修日文2, 那日文1就是 prerequisite course
requisite
n. [something indispensable; necessity]
adj. 必要的 [absolutely essential]
它長得很像required
小review (p.107)
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字根 quer quest quisit == seek 尋找
quir
prerogative (prɪˈrɒɡətɪv)
n.特權 [an exclusive privilege or right exercised by a person or group of people holding a particular office or hereditary rank]
字源:from L. prærogativa "prerogative, previous choice or election," originally (with tribus, centuria ) "unit of 100 voters who by lot voted first in the Roman comita ," prop. fem. of prærogativus (adj.) "chosen to vote first," from prærogere "ask before others," from præ- "before" + rogare "to ask"
Britney Spears - My Prerogative
review
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字根 rog == ask
ab-rog-ate v.廢止
ab-rog-ation n.廢止
ar-rog-ance n.傲慢;自大
ar-rog-ant a.傲慢的;自大的
ar-rog-ate v.擅取
de-rog-ate v.貶低;誹謗
de-rog-ation n.貶低;誹謗
inter-rog-ate v.審問
inter-rog-ation n.審問
inter-rog-ative a.質問的
pre-rog-ative n.特權 adj.有特權的
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presage
pre-sage
n.惡兆 [sign that sth (esp sth unpleasant) will happen; omen]
ex. like a strange quiet and stillness in the air, presage to the coming tornado.
ps. 有款車叫Nissan Presage
sage
n.鼠尾草 [a European perennial mint ( Salvia officinalis ) with grayish-green aromatic leaves used especially in flavoring meats broadly ]
n.賢哲 [one (as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom]
字源: "wise," c.1300, from O.Fr. sage (11c.), from Gallo-Romance *sabius, from V.L. *sapius, from L. sapere " have a taste, have good taste, be wise ," from PIE base *sap- "to taste." The noun meaning "man of profound wisdom" is recorded from c.1300. Originally applied to the Seven Sages -- Thales, Solon, Periander, Cleobulus, Chilon, Bias, and Pittacus.
ps. sage 也是一款在firefox中用來訂閱RSS的add-on唷
prescience (ˈprɛsɪəns)
pre-sci(know)-ence
n.先見 [knowledge of events before they take place; foreknowledge]
ps. It's more like a state of mind or level of expertise that allows for excellent foresight and planning.
prescribe
pre-scribe(write)
v. [to lay down a rule : DICTATE]
v. [advise or order the use of (esp a medicine, remedy, etc)]
ex. The doctor prescribed a holiday as the best cure for his depression. 醫生認為要治好他的抑鬱症最好是去度假
prescription
pre-script(write)-ion
n. [a. written instructions from a physician, dentist, etc, to a pharmacist stating the form, dosage strength, etc, of a drug to be issued to a specific patient]
presentation
present-ation
n.出席; 顯示; 演出... [the act of presenting or state of being presented]
ex. They are preparing for the presentation of a new musical. 他們正準備上演新的歌舞喜劇.
n. [something presented, or something offered or given : GIFT]
ex. The Queen will make the presentation herself. 女王將親自授予禮品
presenter
present-er
n. [ radio, television a person who introduces a show, links items, interviews guests, etc]
ps. A radio or television presenter is a person who introduces the items in a particular program. Mainly BRIT; in AM usually use host or anchorman or anchorwoman
preside
pre-side( sedēre ; to sit)
v.擔任主席; 主持 [be chairman (at a conference, meeting, etc)]
ex. Whoever presides will need patience. 無論誰作主席, 都需既要有耐性
v.掌管或領導某事物 [be head or director of sth]
ex. The city council is presided over by the mayor. 市政委員會由市長領導
字源:from L. præsidere "stand guard, superintend," lit. "sit in front of," from præ- "before" + sedere "to sit"
president
n.總統
ex. the President of the United States 美國總統
n. [ head of some colleges, government bodies or departments, societies, etc]
preservative
n.防腐劑 [something that preserves or has the power of preserving specifically : an additive used to protect against decay, discoloration, or spoilage]
ex. Salt has a preservative effect on food. 鹽對食物有防腐作用.
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保留的比較
conserve 而且強調對有價值的東西非常珍惜,併合理的使用
( He is conserving his energy for the last twenty meter dash.)
reserve 「保留」,可指保留座位、權利、意見等等
(I'll reserve my remarks for another occasion.)
preserve 不光是只「保留」,還強調保留下來「收藏」,使東西完好無損
( Her f ace is well preserved )
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press
v.按﹑ 壓
<> withdraw 收回(推出)
pressing
adj. [urgent; demanding immediate attention.]
ex. There is a pressing need for more funds.