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.

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.

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.

4.engine
something powerful that causes great changes in society

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

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

Example：I have a soft spot for cats.

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.