Part Four: Jack - Letters, Emails, Facebook, Texts - 2
outline
to describe something in a general way, giving the main points but not the details
概述
convinced
/kənˈvɪnst/
completely sure about sth
坚信；深信；确信
He was convinced that they were doing the right thing.
他确信他们做的事情是正确的。
rest assured (that)
used to tell someone not to worry, because what you say about a situation is true
尽管放心（表示叙述的事属实）
Please rest assured that we will do everything possible to help.
请放心，我们会尽一切可能提供帮助。
handicapped
/ˈhændikæpt/
if someone is handicapped, a part of their body or their mind has been permanently injured or damaged. Many people think that this word is offensive
Disabled is the most generally accepted term to refer to people with a permanent illness or injury that makes it difficult for them to use part of their body completely or easily. Handicapped is slightly old-fashioned and many people now think it is offensive. People also now prefer to use the word disability rather than handicap. The expression disabled people is often preferred to the disabled because it sounds more personal.
disabled 是最广为接受的用语，指残疾人或伤残人。handicapped 稍有些过时，现在许多人认为该词含冒犯意。现在人们喜欢用 disability 而非 handicap。disabled people 比 the disabled 更为人所接受，原因是听起来较人性化。
developmental
/dɪˌveləpˈmentl/
relating to the development of someone or something
the developmental stages of childhood
儿童时期的各个发育阶段
assume
to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof
It is reasonable to assume that the economy will continue to improve.
认为经济将继续好转是有道理的。
take issue with somebody/something
to disagree or argue with someone about something
向某人提出异议；开始与某人争论
I must take issue with you over what you said yesterday.
我必须对你昨天所说的提出异议
admittance
/ədˈmɪtns/
admission
permission to enter a place
进入权
We had not been able to gain admittance to the flat.
我们未能获准进入公寓。
in terms of something
used to show what aspect of a subject you are talking about or how you are thinking about it
谈及；就…而言；在…方面
The job is great in terms of salary, but it has its disadvantages.
就薪金而言，这个工作倒是挺不错的，但也有一些不利之处。
admissions
the process of allowing people to enter a university, institution etc, or the number of people who can enter
录取，录用；录取人数，录用人数
The college has a very selective admissions policy.
那所学院的招生政策很严格。
off-site
happening away from a particular place, especially a place of work
protocol
/ˈproʊtəkɑːl/
协议
prejudicial
/ˌpredʒuˈdɪʃl/
having a bad effect on something
in one way or another
used to say that someone does or will do something somehow, although you are not sure how
不管怎样
In one way or another, whatever happened, instinct told him that they would both survive.
不管怎样，无论发生什么事，本能告诉他，他们都会活下来。
secure
to obtain or achieve sth, especially when this means using a lot of effort
（尤指经过努力）获得，取得，实现
Graham's achievements helped secure him the job.
出色的成绩帮助格雷厄姆拿下了这份工作。
exceptional
outstanding
unusually good
At the age of five he showed exceptional talent as a musician.
他五岁时就表现出非凡的音乐才能。
enlist
to persuade someone to help you to do something
He has enlisted the help of a sports psychologist for the team.
他为球队请了一位运动心理学家来帮忙。
empathy
/ˈempəθi/
sympathy
the ability to understand other people’s feelings and problems
同情；同感，共鸣
loyalty
/ˈlɔɪəlti/
忠诚，忠实，忠贞
virtue
/ˈvɜːrtʃuː/
a particular good quality in someone’s character
美德，优秀品质
abundance
/əˈbʌndəns/
a large quantity of something
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island.
该岛盛产水果和蔬菜。
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