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Competition words 半决赛、决赛、淘汰赛用英语怎么说?
Episode 200902 / 02 Sep 2020

内容简介
听众 Long 想知道怎样用英语描述各类比赛、竞赛、锦标赛中的赛制和赛程。在很多比赛中,一开始有多支队伍参赛,但经过一轮又一轮的角逐后,最后只有一个队伍获胜。在这个比赛过程中,“资格预选赛”、“四分之一决赛”、“半决赛”、“决赛” 等重要的比赛阶段用英语怎么说?怎样用英语表示 “循环赛” 和 “淘汰赛” 等典型的赛制?本期节目介绍各种体育比赛赛制的英语说法。
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(关于台词的备注: 请注意这不是广播节目的逐字稿件。本文稿可能没有体现录制、编辑过程中对节目做出的改变。)
Feifei
大家好,欢迎来到 BBC英语教学的 “你问我答” 节目,我是冯菲菲。这是一档帮助广大英语爱好者答疑解惑的节目。本期节目要回答的问题来自听众 Long,由我来代读他的问题。
Question
我想了解更多关于比赛的单词。比如:决赛、淘汰赛、1/8决赛、1/4决赛、半决赛、以及它们的用法。谢谢。
Long
Feifei
谢谢 Long 发来的问题。Long 在问题中提到了一些体育竞技赛当中赛制的名称,他想知道它们的英语说法。
下面,我们先从 “友谊赛” 这个概念开始讲解。“友谊赛” 与竞赛或者锦标赛不同,它主要以娱乐交流、切磋技艺、增进友谊为目的。所以,在英语中,我们可以用 “friendly” 来表示 “友谊赛”。注意,这里 “friendly” 是名词,不是形容词,它的复数是 “friendlies”。
我们来听一个例句,例句中的说话者在谈论某支队伍在一场 “friendly(友谊赛)” 当中的表现。
Example
It’s a good thing this is only a friendly. I’ve never seen my team play so badly! Imagine if they were recording points! We’d never be able to forget it.
(还好这只是一场友谊赛。我从来没见过我的队伍表现得这么差!设想一下这场比赛要是算积分排名的话会怎么样!那我们可能永远也忘不了这场比赛了。)
Feifei
除了友谊赛以外,常见的比赛有:一场竞赛 “a competition”; 一个锦标赛 “a tournament”;一个联赛 “a league”。在这三种赛制中,竞赛 “competition” 的规模通常是最小的。我们对 “competition” 的定义是 “an organised event where participants attempt to beat rivals in order to gain a prize of some sort”,也就是 “一次由参与者试图击败对手,从而获得某种奖项,有组织安排的活动”。“A competition” 既可以指 “一场比赛”,也可以指 “一天内的多场比赛”,甚至可以指 “由长达数周的多场比赛组成的系列活动”。我们来听一听,下面这个例句中的广播电台主持人怎样使用了名词 “competition”。
Example
It’s been a very interesting day so far, listeners. Phone in to the show and let us know who you favour in this competition.
(听众朋友们,今天的比赛非常精彩。欢迎大家拨打热线,告诉我们你在这场比赛中最喜欢的选手是谁。)
Feifei
讲完了名词 “competition(竞赛)”,我们来讲表示 “锦标赛” 的英语名称 “tournament”。 “Tournament” 所指的比赛规模更大,参赛选手或队伍在锦标赛当中相互竞争,争夺最高的奖项或荣誉。下面,我们来听一个使用了名词 “tournament” 的例句。
Example
We’re entering the last stages of the tournament now. The final four teams have everything to play for.
(我们就要进入锦标赛的最后阶段。最终的四支队伍都可能取胜。)
Feifei
接着,我们来讲 “league(联赛)”。“League” 和 “tournament” 很像,它们都需要多个参赛选手或者多支队伍相互竞争,同时也会得到相应的奖励。但是 “league” 采用的是积分排名晋级制:每支队伍在参加一场比赛后会获得相应的积分,赢得最多场胜利、积分排名第一的队伍在联赛中登顶、获得联赛冠军 “They are top of the league”;相反,在联赛中得分最少的队伍,排名垫底 “They are bottom of the league”。联赛中的队伍根据积分排名,产生联赛的亚军、季军、第四名 “second, third and fourth in the league”。冠军赛 “championship” 也是联赛 “league” 的一种,因为举办联赛的目的是选拔出最后的冠军 “champion”。
Example
And Mars Tonson secures the win and the ten points, confirming his place as top of the league and winner of the championship.
(马斯·汤森获胜了,并获得了十分,确保了他在联赛中榜首的位置,并成为冠军赛的获胜者!)
Feifei
我们接着再来讲各种比赛的赛制。“Tournaments” 和 “leagues” 都能以循环赛制开展,“循环赛” 的英语说法是 “round robin”。“Round robin” 这种赛制确保每支队伍都能和其它队伍至少进行一次比赛。在大型锦标赛中,由于参赛队伍数量太多,为了保证比赛在实际操作上是可行的,队伍会被分成多个小组 “groups”。分组的情况通常遵循随机分配的原则,随机分配的英语说法是 “random allocation”。另外,参赛队伍通常需要通过 “qualifying stage (资格赛、预选赛)”,才能进入正式比赛。设立这类资格赛段是为了对参赛队伍进行预选,在参赛名额有限的情况下,确保进入正式比赛的队伍有能力和资格占有一席之地。我们来听一个例句,这句话描述了一场锦标赛的赛程安排和选拔方式。
Example
We finally have the organisation for the qualifying stage of the tournament. 25 teams have been randomly allocated into five groups. They will play in a round robin style until the winner from each group is known.
(我们终于做好了这个锦标赛预选赛阶段的安排。25支队伍被随机分成五组。他们将以循环赛的方式进行比赛,直到选出每组的获胜者为止。)
Feifei
每当资格赛阶段告一段落后,有资格进入正式比赛的队伍数量通常会减少。举一个例子:如果有资格参加正式比赛的队伍有16支,那么这16支队伍就被称作 “the final 16”,也就是我们汉语里说的 “16强”。与此同时,比赛将会进入淘汰赛阶段 “knockout stage”。之所以用表示 “击倒对手” 的单词 “knockout” 来指 “淘汰赛”,是因为一旦某支队伍输了一场比赛,这支队伍将不能继续比赛,也就是被淘汰了。其它队伍会继续比赛,直到 “the last man standing”。 “Last man standing” 字面上的意思是 “只剩一个站着的人”,它在这里比喻 “仅剩的一支队伍或者选手以外其它竞争者全部被淘汰的局面”。我们来听一个例句,句子中用到了刚刚讲过的比赛术语 “the final 16(16强)”、“knockout stage(淘汰赛)” 和 “last man standing(最后的赢家)”,大家通过听下面这个例句,加深对这些赛制术语的印象。
Example
We now move into the knockout stages of the tournament. This is now a last man standing situation! Which of our final 16 will be World Champion?
(我们现在进入锦标赛的淘汰赛阶段。决出一名冠军!我们的16强中,谁会成为世界冠军?)
Feifei
在 “tournament(锦标赛)” 当中,最后一场比赛叫做决赛 “final”。决赛前的比赛是半决赛 “semi-final”,半决赛之前的比赛是四分之一决赛,四分之一决赛的英语说法是 “quarter-final”。我们来听一个例句,句子当中用到了 “semi-final(半决赛)” 以及 “final(决赛)”。
Example
It’s been a spectacular tournament. In twenty years of commentating, I’ve never seen such great semi-finals! We can only hope that the final is as exciting.
(这届锦标赛到目前为止太精彩了。在我二十多年的评论解说生涯中,从来没有看过如此精彩的半决赛!只能希望决赛也能一样扣人心弦。)
Feifei
根据体育比赛的类型,如果两支队伍在正常比赛时间结束后打平,那么可能需要进入加时赛 “extra time”。加时赛可能会采取 “sudden death(突然死亡法)” 来一决胜负,通常先得分者获胜。比如,在足球比赛的点球大战当中 “a penalty shootout”,如果两队在轮流罚了五个点球后仍未分出胜负,那么比赛就会采取刚刚讲到的突然死亡法 “sudden death” 进行加罚,直到某一轮当中出现了一方罚进了球,而另一方没罚进球为止。我们来听一个例句,例句中的解说员在描述一场足球比赛,他用到了表示 “突然死亡法” 的搭配 “sudden death”。
Example
With neither team having scored in the first five rounds of the penalty shootout, we move into sudden death! The next goal wins the final!
(两支球队在前五轮点球大战中都没有进球,我们进入“突然死亡法”!第一个进球得分的队伍将取得决赛的胜利!)
Feifei
有关 “比赛赛制、赛程” 在英语中的表达方式,我们就讲到这里。最后,我来回顾一下前面讲过的内容。以切磋技艺、增进友谊为主旨的 “一场友谊赛”的英语说法是 “a friendly”。如果两支或者多支队伍为了赢得奖项而相互竞争,那么这一系列的比赛可以被称作 “a competition (一场竞赛)、a league(一场联赛)” 或者 “a tournament(一场锦标赛)”。锦标赛 “tournament” 通常由资格预选赛阶段 “qualifying stage” 和正式比赛阶段构成,正式比赛中的四分之一决赛叫做 “a quarter-final”,半决赛是 “a semi-final”,而决赛是 “a final”。我们把通过淘汰赛 “a knockout” 角逐出最后一支队伍或一名选手的局面叫做 “last man standing”。
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动词 locate、position、orientate 的区别
Episode 240306 / 06 Mar 2024
We use these words to talk about where something is – but they're not the same

After、later、past 表示 “之后” 时的区别
Episode 240228 / 28 Feb 2024
Don’t wait 'til later, learn about these words now!


易混词辨析:proceed、progress、procedure、process
Episode 240214 / 14 Feb 2024
You'll make progress in this lesson


用形容词 next、 following 和 subsequent 表示 “下一个的”
Episode 240131 / 31 Jan 2024
This should be the next lesson you take!

“None of them are…” 这类句型的用法
Episode 240124 / 24 Jan 2024
Learn how to use these three structures with negatives

辨析四个表示 “减轻” 的动词:relieve、alleviate、allay、mitigate
Episode 240117 / 17 Jan 2024
Relieve your worries with this vocabulary lesson!



易混词辨析:wake、awake、rouse、arouse
Episode 231227 / 27 Dec 2023
Stay awake. It's time for an English lesson

易混词辨析:maximum、maximal、optimum、optimal
Episode 231220 / 20 Dec 2023
Learn when it's best to use each of these four words

区分表示 “引言” 的名词:foreword、preface、prologue、preamble
Episode 231213 / 13 Dec 2023
Learn four nouns related to the introductory part of a book

近义词辨析:international、cross-national、multinational、transnational
Episode 231206 / 06 Dec 2023
All these words talk about things being related to more than one country

辨析表示 “得到” 的三个动词:gain, obtain, earn
Episode 231129 / 29 Nov 2023
You'll gain confidence if you learn these verbs

By、via 和 through 表示 “通过” 的用法和区别
Episode 231122 / 22 Nov 2023
Do you contact us 'by' email or 'via' email?


词语 magnify、enlarge、zoom in、amplify 表示 “放大” 时的区别
Episode 231108 / 08 Nov 2023
Amplify your knowledge of these four words

Honesty 和 truthfulness 的用法和区别
Episode 231101 / 01 Nov 2023
'Honesty' doesn't always mean 'truthfulness'


辨析表示 “仪式” 的四个词:ceremony、ceremonial、rite、ritual
Episode 231018 / 18 Oct 2023
Four words related to traditions, but how do they differ?


单词辨析:communication、exchange、interaction
Episode 231004 / 04 Oct 2023
Which three words can be used to talk about sharing information?


近义词辨析:delegate, contract out, commission
Episode 230920 / 20 Sep 2023
Learn how to use 'delegate', 'contract out' and 'commission' to talk about giving someone else work

英语写作中起连接作用的三个搭配
Episode 230913 / 13 Sep 2023
In terms of your writing, this programme will help you improve!

用法辨析:agree with、agree on、agree to、agree about
Episode 230906 / 06 Sep 2023
Learn how to use 'agree' with different prepositions


区分及物和不及物动词
Episode 230823 / 23 Aug 2023
Learn the differences between transitive, intransitive, predicate and non-predicate verbs

区分四个短语:end up, end in, end by, end with
Episode 230816 / 16 Aug 2023
Will you 'end up' understanding these phrases with 'end'?

“在树上” 和 “在操场上” 的 “在” 用 “in” 还是 “on”?
Episode 230809 / 09 Aug 2023
Does fruit grow 'in' or 'on' trees?


如何用 rank, rate, class, grade 来表示 “分级”
Episode 230726 / 26 Jul 2023
We hope you will rate this programme very highly after listening to it

什么是 “oxymoron” 矛盾修辞法?
Episode 230719 / 19 Jul 2023
Which expression means a secret that everyone knows?

辨析表示 “结果” 的近义词:result, outcome, consequence
Episode 230712 / 12 Jul 2023
To get the best results, listen carefully


怎么用 despite, as, though, although, while?
Episode 230628 / 28 Jun 2023
Although these words share similar meanings, they are used differently

Brochure, leaflet, pamphlet 有什么区别?
Episode 230621 / 21 Jun 2023
Learn three words related to 'information printed on paper'

如何区分名词 circumstance, surroundings, environment, atmosphere?
Episode 230614 / 14 Jun 2023
Try to create a positive learning environment before listening to this programme

Wharf, quay, pier, jetty 辨析四个表示 “码头” 的名词
Episode 230607 / 07 Jun 2023
Where might you find an arcade and a cafe?

近义词辨析:factor, element, component, ingredient
Episode 230531 / 31 May 2023
Does this episode have the right ingredients?

区分表示 “讽刺的” 的形容词 “sarcastic” 和 “ironic”
Episode 230524 / 24 May 2023
Learn the difference between 'sarcastic' and 'ironic'

So, thus, therefore, hence 这四个词都表示 “所以”,区别是什么?
Episode 230517 / 17 May 2023
You asked us a great question so we will try to answer it carefully

No more 和 no longer 的区别是什么?
Episode 230510 / 10 May 2023
You 'no longer' need to wait for this lesson!

Flame, blaze and flare 辨析这三个表示 “火” 的单词
Episode 230503 / 03 May 2023
A programme about fire-related words


Affluent, rich and wealthy 都表示 “富有的” 区别是什么?
Episode 230419 / 19 Apr 2023
This programme is rich in information

Because of, due to, owing to and for 四个因果连接词的区别
Episode 230412 / 12 Apr 2023
Is 'because of' formal or informal?


近义词辨析:cross, across, crosswise, intersect
Episode 230329 / 29 Mar 2023
What verb do we use for 'getting to the other side of a road'?



辨析表示 “足够” 的单词:adequate、enough、sufficient
Episode 230308 / 08 Mar 2023
Do you have enough time for this programme?

辨析表示 “变坏” 的动词:deteriorate, aggravate
Episode 230301 / 01 Mar 2023
Learn how to use these words to talk about things that are getting worse


近义词辨析:recognise 和 identify
Episode 230215 / 15 Feb 2023
Let's identify the key differences between these words

区分表示 “复杂的” 形容词:complicated, complex, sophisticated
Episode 230208 / 08 Feb 2023
Is 'complicated' positive or negative?

用法解析:intelligent, intellectual and intelligible
Episode 230201 / 01 Feb 2023
Do you know the difference between these three words?

近义词解析:concentrate, assemble, converge and focus
Episode 230125 / 25 Jan 2023
When do people concentrate?


区分表示 “避免” 的词:avoid, avert, prevent, refrain
Episode 230111 / 11 Jan 2023
Do we 'avert' or 'avoid' somebody?


动词短语 light up 和 brighten up 一样吗?
Episode 221228 / 28 Dec 2022
We hope we brighten your day with this programme


形容词辨析:interminable, unstoppable, ceaseless
Episode 221214 / 14 Dec 2022
After listening to this programme, you'll be unstoppable!

用 wish, hope, may 表达祝福
Episode 221207 / 07 Dec 2022
What are the differences between 'wish', 'hope' and 'may'?

Contribute, contribution, contributor 词根相同,词义不同
Episode 221130 / 30 Nov 2022
Learn words related to giving

区分表示 “消毒” 的三个动词:disinfect, sterilise, sanitise
Episode 221123 / 23 Nov 2022
Are your hands sanitised?

表示 “使某人做某事” 的动词:seat, dress, convince
Episode 221116 / 16 Nov 2022
We hope to convince you that this lesson is useful!


情态动词 + have done 的用法
Episode 221102 / 02 Nov 2022
What’s the difference between 'would have' and 'should have'?


辨析四个表示 “比赛” 的词:race, contest, competition, match
Episode 221019 / 19 Oct 2022
Do you know how to use ‘race’, ‘contest’, ‘competition’ and ‘match’ ?


区分表示 “观众” 的名词:audience, viewer, spectator
Episode 221005 / 05 Oct 2022
Do you like watching films, sport and online videos?

辨析量词搭配:a lot of, plenty of, amount, quantity, number
Episode 220928 / 28 Sep 2022
There are a large number of things to learn from this lesson!

辨析五个 “音乐” 词汇:tune, tone, note, pitch, notation
Episode 220921 / 21 Sep 2022
Learn how to use words related to music





区分近义词:limit 和 curb
Episode 220817 / 17 Aug 2022
This programme will make sure that there is no limit to your grammatical knowledge!


辨析近义说法:testify, certify, verify, confirm and bear out
Episode 220803 / 03 Aug 2022
We can confirm this is useful


学习多义词 “hang” 的常见用法
Episode 220720 / 20 Jul 2022
Come and hang with us as we teach you all about this versatile word

区分英语尊称 Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms
Episode 220713 / 13 Jul 2022
Should you choose Mrs, Miss or Ms? Listen to find out!

辨析表示 “预测” 的动词:predict 和 forecast
Episode 220706 / 06 Jul 2022
Learn the difference between two closely-related verbs we use to make future estimations!

Linger 和 linger on 区别是什么?
Episode 220629 / 29 Jun 2022
Do you ever linger over the meanings of difficult words and expressions?


Concession, sale, discount, off, deduction, rebate 六个和 “降价” 有关的词
Episode 220615 / 15 Jun 2022
Six words about reduced prices



Composite, mixture, blend, synthetic 辨析有关 “混合物” 的单词
Episode 220525 / 25 May 2022
Words to do with mixing things

Comprise, compose, incorporate, constitute, make up 区别是什么?
Episode 220518 / 18 May 2022
This is made up of some interesting points


Certificate, credential, qualification, certification and licence 分别指哪种证书?
Episode 220504 / 04 May 2022
Words that certify our studies or skills

Supervise, superintend, monitor, oversee 表示 “监督” 时的区别
Episode 220427 / 27 Apr 2022
Words for monitoring exams

表示 “渴望” 的五个词:desire, longing, yearn, dying, aspire
Episode 220420 / 20 Apr 2022
Here are some words you want

Retain, remain, maintain 区别是什么?
Episode 220413 / 13 Apr 2022
Does ‘retain’, ‘remain’ and ‘maintain’ mean the same?




表示 “超过” 的四个词:exceed, surpass, overtake, beyond
Episode 220316 / 16 Mar 2022
This lesson will exceed your expectations






Prosper, boom, thrive 区别是什么?
Episode 220202 / 02 Feb 2022
Your English will thrive after this lesson!

区分 “吉利” 的形容词:lucky, fortunate, blessed, auspicious
Episode 220126 / 26 Jan 2022
Learn the language of luck



区分表示 “精致优雅” 的形容词: elegant, graceful, exquisite, refined
Episode 220105 / 05 Jan 2022
Are you a graceful dancer?

教你辨析: affirm, assert, allege, claim, declare
Episode 211229 / 29 Dec 2021
Words related to announcing something

Sometime, some time, sometimes, some times 区别是什么?
Episode 211222 / 22 Dec 2021
Have you got some time to learn English with us?


怎样用英语表示 “无奈”?
Episode 211208 / 08 Dec 2021
Things you can say to describe having to accept an unpleasant situation


表示 “有毒的” 形容词:poisonous, toxic, noxious, virulent
Episode 211124 / 24 Nov 2021
What’s the difference between ‘toxic’, ‘poisonous’, ‘noxious’ and ‘virulent’?

表示 “随意” 的近义词:casual, random, arbitrary
Episode 211117 / 17 Nov 2021
Three very similar words, but are they used in the same way?

辨析四个名词: diversity, variety, multiplicity, flexibility
Episode 211110 / 10 Nov 2021
There are a variety of reasons why this programme is interesting!

Bloom,blossom 表示 “开花” 用哪个?
Episode 211103 / 03 Nov 2021
When to use ‘bloom’ and when to use ‘blossom’?

Promise、pledge 和 guarantee 有什么区别?
Episode 211027 / 27 Oct 2021
What’s the difference between ‘promise’, ‘pledge’ and ‘guarantee’?

Subsidiary, affiliate, accessory 意思一样吗?
Episode 211020 / 20 Oct 2021
Is a hat a fashion subsidiary, affiliate, or accessory?

Be going to, doing, be about to, mean to 区别是什么?
Episode 211013 / 13 Oct 2021
How do we talk about our intentions?

Make of, make from, make out of 用哪个?
Episode 211006 / 06 Oct 2021
Learn when to use ‘make of’, ‘make from’ and 'make out of'


Modify, revise, amend, alter 区别是什么?
Episode 210922 / 22 Sep 2021
Learn when to use ‘revise’, ‘amend’, ‘modify’ and ‘alter’

Last, at last, lastly, finally 都可以表示 “最后” 吗?
Episode 210915 / 15 Sep 2021
Can we use them in the same way?


辨析表示 “稳定” 的形容词:stable 和 steady
Episode 210901 / 01 Sep 2021
Are the words ‘stable’ and ‘steady’ the same?

Inherent、intrinsic、innate 区别是什么?
Episode 210825 / 25 Aug 2021
Do you know the difference between ‘inherent’, ‘intrinsic’ and ‘innate’?

如何使用 however、whereas 和 otherwise?
Episode 210818 / 18 Aug 2021
Do you want to learn how to use ‘however’, ‘whereas’ and ‘otherwise’ in English?


区分形容词:responsive, receptive, swift
Episode 210804 / 04 Aug 2021
Is a leopard a responsive, receptive, or swift runner?




Tap、click、press、touch 区别是什么?
Episode 210707 / 07 Jul 2021
What are the differences between these four words?

英语职业类名词的常见后缀
Episode 210630 / 30 Jun 2021
Do you want to learn about suffixes in job titles in English?

英国人在生活中怎样表述时间?
Episode 210623 / 23 Jun 2021
Do you want to know how British people speak about the time?

Happy to do or happy doing? 形容词后的动词形式
Episode 210616 / 16 Jun 2021
Do you know when to use the infinitive or gerund after an adjective?

区分搭配: take care of、care for、look after
Episode 210609 / 09 Jun 2021
Do you care about learning the differences between these three similar expressions?

辨析形容词: sceptical、suspicious、doubtful
Episode 210602 / 02 Jun 2021
There’s no doubt that you’ll learn how to use these words



介词 “against” 的六个常见用法
Episode 210512 / 12 May 2021
Learn six common uses of the word ‘against’ with us

Above all, most of all, first of all 区别是什么?
Episode 210505 / 05 May 2021
Which phrase is ‘the most important one’?


用一般现在时谈论将来
Episode 210421 / 21 Apr 2021
How do we talk about the future with the present simple tense?

短元音 /æ/ 和双元音 /eɪ/ 的发音区别
Episode 210414 / 14 Apr 2021
Does the word ‘cat’ have the same vowel as ‘Kate’?

区分两个表示 “以前” 的词: before 和 ago
Episode 210407 / 07 Apr 2021
When do we use ‘before’ and when do we use ‘ago’?


辨析四个表示 “分配” 的词:distribute、allocate、assign 和 apportion
Episode 210324 / 24 Mar 2021
Listen to this programme and find out the difference between these four verbs

Respected, respectable, respectful 都是形容词,区别是什么?
Episode 210317 / 17 Mar 2021
Three adjectives that start with ‘respect’ but end with different suffixes



近义词辨析:thorough, complete, total, entire, whole
Episode 210224 / 24 Feb 2021
Five easily confused words

形似但意异的两个动词:adopt 和 adapt
Episode 210217 / 17 Feb 2021
Learn the difference between ’adopt’ and ‘adapt’


Bull、cold、pool 英语中的模糊舌边音 /l/ 怎么读?
Episode 210203 / 03 Feb 2021
Learn how to pronounce the dark L sound in English

学习如何区分动词 combine、consolidate 和 merge
Episode 210127 / 27 Jan 2021
Three words related to putting things together


辨析和 “疾病” 有关的名词: infection、contagion 和 epidemic
Episode 210113 / 13 Jan 2021
How do you tell these three nouns apart?


形容词 available 和 accessible 有什么区别?
Episode 201230 / 30 Dec 2020
How to distinguish the differences between ‘available’ and ‘accessible’?



常用副词 actually、virtually 和 practically 的区别
Episode 201209 / 09 Dec 2020
Can you tell these three adverbs apart?

辨析表示 “出现” 的动词: emerge、appear、loom 和 show
Episode 201202 / 02 Dec 2020
Four words associated with visibility

如何分辨近义词 motionless 和 stationary
Episode 201125 / 25 Nov 2020
Both words mean ‘not moving’. What’s the difference?

辨析表示 “到达” 的动词:get、arrive 和 reach
Episode 201118 / 18 Nov 2020
Three verbs about reaching a destination

Prize、award、reward 这三种 “奖” 的区别是什么?
Episode 201111 / 11 Nov 2020
You’ve won a competition – do you get a prize, an award or a reward?

Read, say, write, tell 哪个动词表示 “写着”?
Episode 201104 / 04 Nov 2020
All four verbs can be used to give information

Should, ought to, be supposed to 都能表示 “应当”,区别是什么?
Episode 201028 / 28 Oct 2020
What’s the difference? You ‘should’ know!

辨析四个名词:gesture, signal, sign and symbol
Episode 201021 / 21 Oct 2020
Learn how to use these four nouns through a short story

辨析近义词:improve, enhance, promote
Episode 201014 / 14 Oct 2020
What is the difference between these three verbs?

Experiment, test, trial 分别指哪种 “试验”?
Episode 201007 / 07 Oct 2020
‘Test’ out your knowledge of these three synonyms

“跟我来” 的英语说法:follow me、come along with me、come on
Episode 200930 / 30 Sep 2020
Come on! Join us in this Question and Answer of the Week

辨析表示 “单独的” 词语:individual、standalone、sole
Episode 200923 / 23 Sep 2020
Three words, used to describe one thing


如何区分 productive 和 prolific?
Episode 200909 / 09 Sep 2020
Find out how to distinguish these two adjectives

Competition words 半决赛、决赛、淘汰赛用英语怎么说?
Episode 200902 / 02 Sep 2020
How do you describe a tournament to your friends in English?

辨析表示 “腐烂” 的动词:rot、decay、spoil
Episode 200826 / 26 Aug 2020
All three words can be used to talk about inedible food

辨析两个表示 “金钱惩罚” 的词:penalty and fine
Episode 200819 / 19 Aug 2020
Do they refer to the same kind of punishment?

单词辨析:学术写作中的 quote, citation 和 reference
Episode 200812 / 12 Aug 2020
Three ways to talk about other people’s words in academic writing


辨析表示 “危险” 的三个名词:danger、peril 和 hazard
Episode 200729 / 29 Jul 2020
Three words associated with harm and loss



辨析表示 “当” 的连接词:when, as, while
Episode 200708 / 08 Jul 2020
We can use all of them to talk about time – but how?

易混词语辨析:consistent, constant and persistent
Episode 200701 / 01 Jul 2020
Three words used to describe things that remain or behave the same

Months、cloths、clothes 发音难点解析
Episode 200624 / 24 Jun 2020
Do you know how to pronounce the last two consonants in these three words?

Barbecue, grill, roast, broil, toast, bake 辨析表示 “烤” 的烹饪词语
Episode 200617 / 17 Jun 2020
This programme explains how to use these cooking-related words

Top, summit, peak 辨析表示 “顶端” 的名词
Episode 200610 / 10 Jun 2020
How do you tell these three words apart?

Deny, reject, refuse 表 “拒绝” 的三个动词
Episode 200603 / 03 Jun 2020
All three words can be used to mean ‘not accept’ something



辨析四个表示 “比率” 的近义词:proportion, rate, ratio, percentage
Episode 200513 / 13 May 2020
Learn how to distinguish these four nouns

区分表 “无聊” 的四个常用词:tedious, boring, drab, mundane
Episode 200506 / 06 May 2020
Four interesting words used to talk about uninteresting things


Cherish, treasure, value 分别表示怎样的 “珍惜”?
Episode 200422 / 22 Apr 2020
Learn the different connotations of these three words


Preserve, conserve, reserve 辨析表示 “保护、保留” 的词语
Episode 200408 / 08 Apr 2020
Learn the difference between ‘preserve’, ‘conserve’ and ‘conserve’ in this programme

Bother, disturb and trouble 三个表示 “打扰” 的词语
Episode 200401 / 01 Apr 2020
Q&A of the Week explains the difference between ‘bother’, ‘disturb’ and ‘trouble’

Everywhere, somewhere, anywhere, nowhere 王子 “到处” 寻找灰姑娘——“到处” 应该用哪个副词?
Episode 200325 / 25 Mar 2020
Will there be a happy ending in this programme?

英语中常见的连接词和转折词
Episode 200318 / 18 Mar 2020
When do we use ‘with respect to’ and when do we use ‘about’ or ‘as for’?

怎样用英语说 “生某人的气”? Annoyed at or annoyed with
Episode 200311 / 11 Mar 2020
Learn the language to describe anger and annoyance


名词辨析:tourist, holidaymaker 和 visitor
Episode 200226 / 26 Feb 2020
When is someone a tourist and when is someone a holidaymaker or a visitor?

区分表示 “让人感兴趣” 的动词:interest、fascinate 和 engage
Episode 200219 / 19 Feb 2020
Hopefully this Q&A is interesting, fascinating and engaging

‘There be’ or ‘there has’? 用英语说 “有”
Episode 200212 / 12 Feb 2020
‘There is a boy.’ or ‘there has a boy’?

Ordinary, normal, common 区分表示 “普通的” 三个词语
Episode 200205 / 05 Feb 2020
What’s the difference between these three ‘usual’ words?

Reading large numbers and years 数字和年份的英语读法
Episode 200129 / 29 Jan 2020
How do I say 1,000,000,000,000?

Incentive, bonus, perk and benefits 这些表示 “福利” 的词语,区别是什么?
Episode 200122 / 22 Jan 2020
What type of benefits do these words refer to?

Brave, valiant, courage 辨析三个表 “勇敢” 的词
Episode 200115 / 15 Jan 2020
Learn the difference between ‘brave', ‘valiant’ and ‘courage’ in Q&A

Inheritance, legacy, heritage 辨析:三个表示 “遗产” 的名词
Episode 200108 / 08 Jan 2020
Learn the difference in usage between ‘inheritance’, ‘legacy’ and ‘heritage’

“钟不准,需要校对” 用英语怎么说?
Episode 200101 / 01 Jan 2020
Learn the expressions you can use when your clock doesn’t keep good time

单词辨析:Other, others, the others, any other, another
Episode 191225 / 25 Dec 2019
Here's another great Q&A of the Week

Try, attempt, endeavour 表示 “尝试” 的三个动词
Episode 191218 / 18 Dec 2019
Try it! Learn the difference between these three words

Street, avenue, road, lane, boulevard “街道” 的五种说法
Episode 191211 / 11 Dec 2019
Street, road, or lane? - find out the difference in this Q&A of the Week

Remind, alert, warn 三个表示 “提醒” 的词语
Episode 191204 / 04 Dec 2019
‘Remind’, ‘alert’ or ‘warn’ - find out the difference in this Q&A of the Week



Vague, ambiguous, obscure 用三个形容词说 “模糊不清”
Episode 191113 / 13 Nov 2019
Let us clarify these useful words!


Silent, mute, reticent 三个表示 “无声” 的形容词
Episode 191030 / 30 Oct 2019
Learn vocabulary about being quiet

区分表示 “欺骗” 的动词 deceive, con and dupe
Episode 191023 / 23 Oct 2019
Learn three useful words about trickery and dishonesty


常用的从句引导词:who, which, that, whoever, whichever
Episode 191009 / 09 Oct 2019
Do you know how to make noun clauses?

Sparkle, glitter, twinkle, radiate 四个表示 “发光、闪烁” 的词语
Episode 191002 / 02 Oct 2019
Q&A of the Week looks at four bright words

Angle and perspective 一对表示 “角度” 的词语
Episode 190925 / 25 Sep 2019
Learn two useful words about seeing and understanding

Sleep in, sleep over, turn in 三个和 “睡觉” 有关的动词搭配
Episode 190918 / 18 Sep 2019
Learn three useful sleep verbs in this Q&A of the Week

Human, humankind, people, humanity 用英语说 “人”
Episode 190911 / 11 Sep 2019
What are we? Humans, people, humankind or all of them?

Prominent and outstanding 表示人和事物 “突出的,卓越的” 形容词
Episode 190904 / 04 Sep 2019
What are the differences between these two adjectives?

Tall and high 两者都可以表示“高的”,区别是什么?
Episode 190828 / 28 Aug 2019
Tall and high – what’s the difference?

Spin, whirl, rotate and revolve 四个表示 “旋转” 的近义词
Episode 190821 / 21 Aug 2019
Four types of circular movements

Decide, determine and resolve 三个表示 “决定” 的动词
Episode 190814 / 14 Aug 2019
This Q&A will help you make up your mind about these three words

Sophisticated, experienced and skilled 三个词形容人 “经验丰富”
Episode 190807 / 07 Aug 2020
Describing someone with a good knowledge of something

Disappear, vanish and extinguish 表示 “消失” 的三个动词
Episode 190731 / 31 Jul 2019
To stop or cease to exist

Referee, umpire, judge, official 四个表 “裁判” 的近义词
Episode 190724 / 24 Jul 2019
We talk sports in this Q&A of the week

Stay and keep 表示 “保持” 的高频动词
Episode 190717 / 17 Jul 2019
Both verbs mean to continue a state or an action

Little, a little, few, a few 区分形容 “量少” 的四个说法
Episode 190710 / 10 Jul 2019
Two pairs of very tricky but useful quantifiers

Live, dwell and inhabit 三个表示 “居住” 的近义词
Episode 190703 / 03 Jul 2019
Which word should we use to ask someone where their home is?

Fellow, companion and partner 三个表示 “同伴” 的近义词
Episode 190626 / 26 Jun 2019
Which one would you rather have – a fellow, a companion or a partner?

Debunk, disclose and reveal “揭秘” 三个动词的区别
Episode 190619 / 19 Jun 2019
Three synonyms about showing what was hidden

Way, method and means 表 “方式” 的近义词
Episode 190612 / 12 Jun 2019
Learn the difference between ‘way’, ‘method’ and ‘means’

Assume and presume 表示 “假定” 的两个词
Episode 190605 / 05 Jun 2019
Learn the difference between ‘assume’ and ‘presume’

Scope and range 一对表示 “范围” 的名词
Episode 190529 / 29 May 2019
Learn the difference between ‘scope’ and ‘range’



比较 acquire 和 achieve 表 “获得” 时的区别
Episode 190508 / 08 May 2019
What do you ‘acquire’ and what do you ‘achieve’?

Loop, repeat and replay “单曲循环” 用哪个词?
Episode 190501 / 01 May 2019
How do you say ‘to listen to a piece of music again and again’?

Supply and provide 两个表示 “提供” 的动词
Episode 190424 / 24 Apr 2019
Do you know how to tell these two verbs apart?

用英语说 “得罪” 和 “冒犯”
Episode 190417 / 17 Apr 2019
No offence, but it’s time to learn some English phrases


Sick and ill 辨析两个表示 “生病” 的近义词
Episode 190403 / 03 Apr 2019
Two adjectives that could both mean feeling ‘unwell’

Shattered, chipped and cracked 三个表示 “碎裂” 的形容词
Episode 190327 / 27 Mar 2019
Three verbs that describe a very similar type of movement

Shake, shiver and shudder 三个表示 “颤抖” 的动词
Episode 190320 / 20 Mar 2019
Three verbs that describe a very similar type of movement

Put on, wear, dress and be dressed in 用英语说 “穿”
Episode 190313 / 13 Mar 2019
What is the difference between ‘wear’, ‘put on’ and ‘dress’?

Fault, flaw and weakness 三个表示性格 “缺陷” 的词
Episode 190306 / 06 Mar 2019
Which words do we use to describe the negative aspects of someone’s personality?

Pop in, pop out, and pop round 用这些搭配表示 “去某处”
Episode 190227 / 27 Feb 2019
Learn how to use ‘pop in’, ‘pop out’, and ‘pop round’

Thaw and melt 表示 “融化” 的一对近义词
Episode 190220 / 20 Feb 2019
Learn how to distinguish between ‘thaw’ and ‘melt’

Friendly and informal addresses 介绍一些英国人常用的友好称呼
Episode 190213 / 13 Feb 2019
Learn when and how to use some friendly terms for addressing people

Stop, pause and halt 用三个近义词说 “停”
Episode 190130 / 30 Jan 2019
Learn three synonyms that can all be used to describe the end of an action

Tiny, little and small 三个表示 “小” 的词语
Episode 190123 / 23 Jan 2019
Learn three synonyms that can be used to describe the size of things





Conductor, attendant and inspector 交通工具上 “服务员” 的各类英语说法
Episode 181219 / 19 Dec 2018
Learn the job titles of people who work in transport

Oral, spoken and verbal 三个和 “说” 有关的词语
Episode 181212 / 12 Dec 2018
Learn three words related to words and speech

Translation, adaptation and version 和 “版本” 有关的英语词汇
Episode 181205 / 05 Dec 2018
Learn three words about different forms of the same thing

Appointment, engagement and date 表示 “约会” 的单词
Episode 181128 / 28 Nov 2018
Learn three words about meetings


Protect, shield and guard 三个表示 “保护” 的词语
Episode 181114 / 14 Nov 2018
Learn how to use three similar verbs

用英语问候生病的朋友
Episode 181107 / 07 Nov 2018
Learn some English expressions you can use to show support to a sick friend

单词 “off” 作介词的用法
Episode 181031 / 31 Oct 2018
Learn the meanings of the word ‘off’ when it’s used as a preposition

表示 “登录” 和 “注册” 的词语
Episode 181024 / 24 Oct 2018
Learn a few commonly seen terms about computers and the internet

Mood, emotion and temper 和 “情绪、心情” 有关的三个词
Episode 181017 / 17 Oct 2018
Learn which words to use when you want to express your feelings

形容词 “effective” 和 “efficient” 的区别
Episode 181010 / 10 Oct 2018
Learn how to distinguish between these two adjectives!

Survey, research and investigate 三个表示 “调查” 的英语词汇
Episode 181003 / 03 Oct 2018
Find out how to distinguish these three words related to academic activities

Writing addresses in English 怎样用英语写地址?
Episode 180926 / 26 Sep 2018
Find out how to write an address correctly in English


Check with, check in with, touch base 办公室里常用的商务英语词汇
Episode 180912 / 12 Sep 2018
Can you tell the difference between these collocations?


“卫生间” 是 toilet、bathroom 还是 WC?
Episode 180829 / 29 Aug 2018
How do we ask for directions if we need to go to the loo?

Entrance and access 两个表示 “入口” 的词语
Episode 180822 / 22 Aug 2018
Entrance vs access – can you tell the difference?

Course, subject, discipline and speciality 区分四个表示 “专业” 的词语
Episode 180815 / 15 Aug 2018
What subjects did you do at school?


Equipment、 device 和 appliance 区分三个表示“设备”的词语
Episode 180801 / 01 Aug 2018
Find out the difference between these three words

Tradition, custom and convention 三个和“传统”有关的单词
Episode 180725 / 25 Jul 2018
Learn the difference between these three words

Argue, quarrel, debate 三个表示“争论、争吵”的单词
Episode 180718 / 18 Jul 2018
Learn the difference between these three ‘angry’ words


Entertainment, amusement, recreation 和 pastime 四个表示“娱乐”的名词
Episode 180627 / 27 Jun 2018
How do you spend your spare time?

State, condition, situation and status 表示“状态、情况”的词语
Episode 180620 / 20 Jun 2018
Learn the difference between these four words

Odd, weird and strange 三个“奇怪的”形容词
Episode 180613 / 13 Jun 2018
Learn how to use three ‘bizarre’ words



Conference 和 convention 的区别
Episode 180523 / 23 May 2018
Learn the difference between these meeting-related words


Wave, current and tide 三个表示“浪潮”的词语
Episode 180509 / 09 May 2018
Learn to distinguish three water-related words



Project 和 programme 的区别
Episode 180418 / 18 Apr 2018
Learn the difference between these two work-related words

Inflate, swell and bloat 三个表示“膨胀”的单词
Episode 180411 / 11 Apr 2018
How do you distinguish these three synonyms?

Exercise 的多种含义和用法
Episode 180404 / 04 Apr 2018
Exercise can make you stronger - both physically and mentally

Table, diagram, graph and chart 表示“图表”的四个英语单词
Episode 180328 / 28 Mar 2018
Can you tell the difference between these words?

Except, except for, apart from, besides 四种表示“除了”的说法
Episode 180321 / 21 Mar 2018
Except, except for, apart from and besides – which one should we use?

Inverted,upside down 和 reverse 三个表示“颠倒”的单词
Episode 180314 / 14 Mar 2018
What is the difference between these three words?

Rival, opponent, competitor and contestant 表示“对手、竞争者”的近义词辨析
Episode 180307 / 07 Mar 2018
Which word would you use to call your longstanding competitor?

单词 overlook、oversee 和 oversight 的不同
Episode 180228 / 28 Feb 2018
What is the difference between these three similar-looking words?

单词 update 和 upgrade 的区别
Episode 180207 / 07 Feb 2018
Learn the difference between these computer-related words

酒店里 “double room” 和 “twin room” 的区别
Episode 180131 / 31 Jan 2018
Learn to book the room you want in English

Castigate, accuse and reprimand 三个和“批评,谴责”有关的单词
Episode 180124 / 24 Jan 2018
Learn three words related to ‘strong criticism’

Feature, trait and characteristics 三个和“特征”有关的单词
Episode 180117 / 17 Jan 2018
These three words can all mean the particular or special quality of someone or something


Trail, track and trace 和“追踪、踪迹”有关的三个词
Episode 180103 / 03 Jan 2018
Learn three words that look similar and can mean similar things

Therapy, treatment and remedy 三个与“治疗”有关的单词
Episode 171227 / 27 Dec 2017
Learn three synonyms related to curing illnesses

Appendix、annex 和 attachment 三个表示“附件”的单词
Episode 171220 / 20 Dec 2017
Extra information you add at the end of a piece of written work


Ornament and decoration 两个表示“装饰”的词语
Episode 171206 / 06 Dec 2017
Both look nice, but what is the difference between them?

Set off 和 set out 的区别
Episode 171129 / 29 Nov 2017
What’s the difference between set off and set out?


Illness, disease and ailment 三个表示“病痛”的单词
Episode 171115 / 15 Nov 2017
Learn three words about being unwell

Firm, company 和 enterprise 的区别
Episode 171108 / 08 Nov 2017
Learn three words related to setting up a business

“I dreamt a dream.” 英语中的同源动词和宾语现象
Episode 171101 / 01 Nov 2017
What is a cognate object, and how do we understand it in a sentence?

Remittance, payment 和 pay 的区别
Episode 171025 / 25 Oct 2017
Learn three words related to financial transactions


Sector、department、division 三个表示“部门”的单词
Episode 171011 / 11 Oct 2017
Find out the differences between ‘sector’, ‘department’ and ‘division’!



Set up, install and fix 三个表示“安装”的说法
Episode 170920 / 20 Sep 2017
Should we ‘set up’, ‘install’ or ‘fix’ a kitchen?

Estimate、assess 和 evaluate 三个和“评估”有关的单词
Episode 170913 / 13 Sep 2017
Learn three very similar words about making a guess or a judgement.

Start 和 begin 两个表示“开始”的高频词汇
Episode 170906 / 06 Sep 2017
Learn two very similar words – ‘start’ and ‘begin’

Spread、expand 和 extend 三个表示“延展”的动词
Episode 170830 / 30 Aug 2017
Spread, expand, and extend – which word to use?


Negative questions 否定疑问句的用法归纳
Episode 170816 / 16 Aug 2017
Learn to understand and answer a negative question

Verge, fringe, brink and border 四个表示“边缘”的名词
Episode 170809 / 09 Aug 2017
Be at the cutting edge of learning English


Commitment, devotion and dedication 三个和“奉献”有关的单词
Episode 170726 / 26 Jul 2017
Put your heart and soul into learning English

Option, selection, alternative and choice 四个表示“选择”的单词
Episode 170719 / 19 Jul 2017
Have you chosen the right words to use?

Collaboration 和 cooperation 的区别
Episode 170712 / 12 Jul 2017
Two useful words describing ways of working together

Match、suit 和 fit 三个试衣服时会用到的动词
Episode 170705 / 05 Jul 2017
What types of clothes make you look attractive?




Jump, hop skip and leap 四个表示“跳”的单词
Episode 170607 / 07 Jun 2017
Four words meaning a particular type of movement


Ex、former 和 previous 三个单词的区别
Episode 170524 / 24 May 2017
Three words meaning someone or something of an earlier time



In which, with which, of which, by which 几个以 which 做为关系代词的用法
Episode 170503 / 03 May 2017
The house in which I grew up

Compress,contract 与 condense 的区别
Episode 170426 / 26 Apr 2017
Three words involve making things smaller

Determine、detect 和 measure 三个词的区别
Episode 170419 / 19 Apr 2017
Three useful words for information gathering, but are they the same?



Cheers and toast 两个庆祝场合常听到的单词
Episode 170329 / 29 Mar 2017
Learn two of the most common words heard at parties

Promote,press ahead 和 strive for 三个表达的运用
Episode 170322 / 22 Mar 2017
Sometimes we need a little push to get things done in life


Dessert, confectionery, sweet and patisserie 四个与“甜食”有关的单词
Episode 170308 / 08 Mar 2017
Here are four sweet words for sweet lovers


About、over 和 concerning 之间的区别
Episode 170222 / 22 Feb 2017
Don’t argue ‘over’ grammar, learn more ‘about’ it with us!

Career, occupation, vocation, job 和“工作”有关的几个近义词的区别
Episode 170215 / 15 Feb 2017
What’s the difference between a new job and a new career?

Family, house and home 和家有关的三个词
Episode 170208 / 08 Feb 2017
Learn how to use these three related words effectively

Here you go 和 there you go 两个常用口语表达的运用
Episode 170201 / 01 Feb 2017
Learn two of the most common phrases in spoken English

Garbage, rubbish, trash and waste 四个表示“垃圾”单词的区别
Episode 170125 / 25 Jan 2017
Learn the difference between four similar words

Traffic, transport, transportation & transit 和“交通”有关的四个近义词区别
Episode 170118 / 18 Jan 2017
Traffic trouble? Learn with us

Individual 与 personal 的区别
Episode 170111 / 11 Jan 2017
Learn the difference between two similar words

Metonymy and synecdoche 修辞法:转喻和提喻
Episode 170104 / 04 Jan 2017
Learn these two useful figures of speech

Convey, convert, transform 和 divert 四个含有“转换”意思的单词
Episode 161228 / 28 Dec 2016
Do all these words mean 'change'?

Interfere、meddle 和 intervene 三个表示“干涉、干预”近义词的区别
Episode 161221 / 21 Dec 2016
Learn the difference between three similar words



Compulsory, mandatory 与 compulsive 三个单词的区别
Episode 161130 / 30 Nov 2016
Three words expressing 'must do'

Embarrassed、embarrassing 与 awkward 三个表示“尴尬的”单词的区别
Episode 161123 / 23 Nov 2016
Three words to express embarrassment



Exchange and swap 两个表示“交换”的单词区别
Episode 161102 / 02 Nov 2016
One of these words is more informal than the other one


Creativity、innovation 和 originality 的区别
Episode 161019 / 19 Oct 2016
Three useful words for the brain

Ditch 和 abandon 之间的区别
Episode 161012 / 12 Oct 2016
Formal and informal expressions for throwing something away




Simple, innocent, naive, pure 四个近义词的区别
Episode 160914 / 14 Sep 2016
Four words that could be used to describe an angel

Appreciate 和 recognise 之间的区别
Episode 160907 / 07 Sep 2016
There is a subtle difference between these two words

Distinguished 和 distinguishable 之间的区别
Episode 160831 / 31 Aug 2016
There are subtle differences between these two words

Restrain 和 constrain 的区别
Episode 160824 / 24 Aug 2016
Learn two words that mean control and limit something

Distinct 和 distinctive 之间的区别
Episode 160817 / 17 Aug 2016
There are subtle differences in these two words


Acknowledge and admit 两个表示“承认”单词的区别
Episode 160803 / 03 Aug 2016
There is a subtle difference between these two words

Take part in, join in, participate, attend 四个表示“参加”的单词或短语
Episode 160727 / 27 Jul 2016
Different ways of getting involved

Teenager, adolescent, kid and child 英语中“孩子”的几种说法
Episode 160720 / 20 Jul 2016
Learn the usage of these words with similar meanings


Barrier, hurdle, impediment, hindrance 四个表示“障碍”单词的区别
Episode 160707 / 07 Jul 2016
Different kinds of obstacles

Greetings after a short break 小别后的问候
Episode 160630 / 30 Jun 2016
Learn how to greet someone after the weekend

Travel, trip, tour and journey 旅途还是旅行
Episode 160623 / 23 Jun 2016
Learn the meaning and usage of these similar words


Double, treble, triple, quadruple 英语中表示倍数的单词
Episode 160609 / 09 Jun 2016
Learn the different usage of these words
