Comprehensive Daily English Expressions, Vocabulary, and Usage

Flashcards covering everyday English idioms, natural disaster terms, advanced vocabulary, adjectives, relationship vocabulary, daily conversational options, dining tableware, and November daily English language queries.

in a pickle

陷入困境 (facing a difficult situation or predicament)

on the tip of my tongue

講到嘴邊 (almost remembered or ready to be spoken)

by any chance

也許；可能（多用於問句） (perhaps or possibly; predominantly used in questions)

tide somebody over

幫人渡過難關 (to support or assist someone through a difficult period)

no wonder

難怪 (not surprising)

keep your chin up

打起精神 (to remain cheerful and optimistic in challenging times)

winded

氣喘吁吁 (breathless or out of breath)

Let's discuss about our plan.

A sentence analyzed as incorrect in the Nov. 5 daily question ("X這句為什麼是錯?X").

You are the best thing that happened to me.

An English phrase used when regretting a breakup and attempting to reconcile with an ex ("如分手了但後悔 說這些嘗試挽回").

I have never wanted our relationship to end.

A reconciliation phrase used to convey that one never wished for the relationship to terminate.

I will always care for you.

A phrase said to an ex when attempting reconciliation, expressing continuous care.

No one can replace you.

A phrase said to an ex to communicate that nobody else can take their place.

I miss you.

A statement used to express longing when trying to win back an ex.

拔牙 (Tooth extraction)

The Chinese phrase highlighted in the Nov. 6 daily question asking how to say it in English ("「拔牙」英文怎麼說?").

landslide

山泥塌方

avalanche

雪崩

earthquake

地震

famine

饑荒

drought

旱災

tsunami

海嘯

blizzard

暴風雪

tornado

龍捲風

hurricane

颶風

wildfire

山火

I will be late for 10 mins.

A sentence featured in the Nov. 7 daily question identified as grammatically incorrect ("X這句為什麼是錯?X").

touchstone

檢驗標準 (a standard or criterion by which something is judged)

unseemly

不得體 (improper or not suitable)

whet

勾起（興趣） (to stimulate or sharpen interest)

emolument

酬金 (a salary, fee, or compensation from employment)

fractious

暴躁的 (irritable, bad-tempered, and unruly)

gumption

精明能幹 (shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness)

illicit

非法的 (forbidden by law or rules)

insular

思想狹隘 (narrow-minded or parochial in outlook)

kiosk

小食亭 (a small open booth or stall selling refreshments or goods)

mesmerize

迷住 (to hold the attention of someone entirely; fascinate)

You should consider to buy a new phone.

A sentence presented in the Nov. 8 daily question identified as grammatically incorrect ("X這句為什麼是錯?X").

colossal

巨大 (extremely large or huge)

dingy

陰暗骯髒 (gloomy and drab)

shabby

殘舊 (worn out or in poor condition)

minuscule

微小 (extremely small or tiny)

tangy

香濃 (having a sharp, strong, pleasant flavor or smell)

stinky

臭的 (having a strong, unpleasant smell)

sparse

稀疏 (thinly scattered or distributed)

faint

微弱 (barely perceptible or weak)

musty

發霉的 (having a stale, damp, or moldy odor)

furry

毛茸茸的 (covered with fur)

Thanks God vs. Thank God

A common point of error examined in the Nov. 9 daily question: "好多好多人說錯，究竟哪個才對？ 應該是 Thanks God 還是 Thank God?".

flirt

調情

date

交往

confess my love

告白

hit on

搭訕

approach

追求

ogle

色迷迷地看

kiss

親吻

fondle

愛撫

two-time

不忠 (to cheat on or be unfaithful to a partner)

break up

分手

I will pay the phone with cash.

A sentence tested in the Nov. 10 daily question identified as grammatically incorrect ("X這句為什麼是錯?X").

breeze

微風

shower

陣雨

strong wind

強風

drizzle

毛毛雨

thunderstorm

雷雨

typhoon

颱風

cloud seeding

人工降雨

downpour

傾盆大雨

We will find the solution ? this problem.

A Nov. 12 preposition multiple-choice question ("我們會找出這問題的解決方法") with options: A. of, B. to.

Who are you flying with?

An airport phrase tested in the Nov. 14 daily question asking for its meaning between: A. 你和誰一起飛? and B. 你乘坐哪一個航空公司?.

打招呼 (Greetings options)

Common English greeting alternatives: "How are you?", "Greetings", "Hi there", and "Great to see you".

感謝的選擇 (Expressing gratitude options)

English expressions of thanks: "I really appreciate it", "It's very kind of you", "I owe you one", and "Thanks a lot".

道歉的選擇 (Apologizing options)

English apology expressions: "I apologise", "My bad", "My apologies", and "That's my fault".

再見的選擇 (Saying goodbye options)

Informal and standard ways to say goodbye: "see ya", "gotta go", "catch you later", and "have a good one".

拒絕的選擇 (Declining/refusing options)

Ways to decline or refuse politely or firmly: "Certainly not", "No thanks", "Unfortunately not", and "I wish I could but…".

回應問候的選擇 (Responding to greetings options)

Ways to respond when greeted: "Pretty good", "Very well, thanks", "Just the usual", and "Not bad".

I will take a decision tomorrow.

A sentence tested in the Nov. 15 daily question marked as grammatically incorrect ("X這句為什麼是錯?X").

the pick of the bunch

精選 (the best choice or selection from a group)

do your nut

大發雷霆 (to lose one's temper completely or become extremely angry)

leave it out

住手 (stop doing or saying something)

go down the pan

失敗；完蛋 (to fail or be ruined)

chicken out

退縮 (to withdraw or refuse to do something due to fear)

stitch somebody up

栽贓陷害某人 (to falsely frame or incriminate someone)

be up the spout

懷孕 (pregnant; also ruined or unusable)

It's fine for me. (我可以啊~)

An English expression presented in the Nov. 16 daily question identified as grammatically incorrect ("X這句為什麼是錯?X").

thoughtless

不體貼 (inconsiderate)

stingy

小氣 (ungenerous or reluctant to spend money)

naive

天真 (lacking sophistication or worldly experience)

dumb

愚蠢 (stupid or foolish)

clingy

痴身／粘人 (overly dependent and demanding constant presence)

possessive

佔有欲強 (demanding total attention and control)

uglier than me

比我醜

clumsy

笨手笨腳 (awkward in physical movement)

immature

不成熟 (emotionally undeveloped)

stubborn

固執 (obstinate and unyielding)

Let's meet _ the train station

A Nov. 17 fill-in-the-blank daily question testing the correct preposition for meeting at a train station ("火車站等 這裡應該填什麼?").

napkin

餐巾

coaster

杯墊

saucer

杯碟

ladle

大湯匙

plate

碟

glass

玻璃杯