懂你英语 L5 Unit 1-1 vocabulary 行动变

To replace something means to put something else in its ways. When something gets old and begins to break down, it may need to be replaced.

To tear something down means break it apart. To tear a person down means to hurt them by saying negative things about them.

To construct something means to build it or put it together. Large construction projects include buildings, bridges and organizations. The opposite of constructive is destructive.

To organize something means to arrange things in elderly logical way. An organization is something that has a logical structure such as a well-managed company.

To support something such an idea is to help or add strength to it. The opposite of support is to undermine(逐渐削弱)or weaken.

Public information is available to anyone who wants to know it. If a store is open to the public, it means anyone can come in. 

Private information is not open to everyone, but it’s only available to trusted friends or family. Information about one’s secret hopes or dreams is usually private.

Confidential information is secret information. Confidential information is not supposed to be shared with others.

Gossip is information that is often exchanged because of its exciting or fun, even though it maybe not be true. Office gossip is often entertaining but it can often be damaging.

Opinions are what people think or feel about something as it supposed to factual information. Factual information is based on facts or evidence, but opinions are what people think or feel.

They are too disorganized to get anything done on time. 

To replace something means to out something else in its place.

The opposite of construct is tear down.

Opinions often differ, and when they do people may argue.

Gossip is information that is often made up or exaggerated.

The password to your bank account information is private information.

Many people make money by investing in public companies.

Revealing confidential information may be illegal.

Gossip may hurt or embarrass the person being gossiped about.