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Previously on phrasal Verb[grab at]: 緊抓某些人或物

本週片語[face down]:to look at someone boldly and confidently in the hope of overcoming or defeating him/her.

Ex

1.      The government minister hoped to face down the Opposition MP.

MP: Member of Parliament 國會議員  ，Opposition MP 反對黨國會議員

2.      The soldier turned round and faced down his pursuer(追捕者).

用目光壓制對手

Reference: Phrasal Verbs. Betty Kirkpatrick MA

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Previously on Arrow，Siege /ˈsiːʤ/:攻擊襲擊，圍城、包圍、圍攻

本週介紹Arrow (綠箭俠)』第3季第1集(Episode 1 Season 3)

本集中某個反叛又重新修改前幾集出現過的迷幻藥(vertigo)的配方，

I tinkered some with his formula.

Tinker:  /ˈtɪŋkɚ/ to try to repair or improve something (such as a machine) by making small changes or adjustments to it.<修改、修補>

例如: They are still tinkering (around) with the details of the plan.

Formula: /ˈfoɚmjələ/ a list of the ingredients used for making something (such as a medicine or a drink).

例如: The product is made using a secret formula that the company refuses to reveal.

Formula除了配方還有，方程式(化學)，配方奶水，慣例等意思。

參考
Learner’s dictionary
Longman

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Previously on phrasal Verb [get down to]: 開始認真做….

本週片語[grab at]: to attempt to get hold of (someone or something)

Ex.

1.      Mike thought he was drowning and grabbed at the edge of the boat.

2.      The child grabbed at the last cake before anyone else could take it.

3.      Peter looked like a generous man and the beggar grabbed at his sleeve.

緊抓某些人或物

Reference: Phrasal Verbs. Betty Kirkpatrick MA

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Previously on Arrow， Bassinet: 搖籃  (cradle)

本週介紹Arrow (綠箭俠)』第3季第1集(Episode 1 Season 3)

警長Quentin Lance 公開表揚了Arrow

並且說到五個月前城市受到了襲擊

Five months ago, this city was under siege.

Siege /ˈsiːʤ/: a serious and lasting attack of something — usually singular

一連串的攻擊襲擊。

例如 He's recovering from a siege of depression.

也可當圍城、包圍、圍攻(警方獲軍方)

例如 The city is in a state of siege.

參考
Learner’s dictionary
Longman

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Previously on phrasal Verb [fall into]: 開始處於某些狀態……

本週片語[get down to]:  to start working hard at (something)

Ex:

1.      The students had better get down to finding somewhere to live.

2.      I have three essays to write – I need to get down to them right away.

3.      My boss told me that I had better get down to the report.

開始認真做….

這句話放在臨時抱佛腳後也滿恰當的~哈哈

Reference: Phrasal Verbs. Betty Kirkpatrick MA

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Previously on Arrow : thrive 成功生長

本週介紹Arrow (綠箭俠)』第3季第1集(Episode 1 Season 3)

約翰·狄格爾跟Oliver說他要回家幫老婆做”搖籃”

我們就來學學這個字吧!

Lyla has me trying to build the bassinet from hell (hell指的是小屁孩!哈)

Bassinet: /ˌbæsəˈnɛt/ a small bed for a baby that looks like a basket and that usually has a hood or cover over one end.

另外單字cradle也做搖籃的意思

參考
Learner’s dictionary
Longman

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Previously on phrasal Verb[pin up] 釘上，釘住

本週片語[fall into]: to begin to be in (a particular state or condition)

EX.

1.      A lot of the old traditions have fallen into disuse.

2.      They were beautiful houses once, but they have fallen into a state of neglect.

Fall into disuse: 廢而不用

Neglect ( N) : 忽略

Fall into 開始處於某些狀態………

Reference: Phrasal Verbs. Betty Kirkpatrick MA

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Previously on Arrow, Copy that, (Roger that): 收到

本週介紹Arrow (綠箭俠)』第3季第1集(Episode 1 Season 3)

可愛的Felicity又來了，他跟Olive介紹室內盆栽Fern是靠光線生存

A fern, it thrives on the light.

Thrive /ˈθraɪv/:  to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed.

Ex.

The plants that thrive in tropical rainforests

參考
Learner’s dictionary
Longman