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西洋文學概論 week twelve

1. ─cide →killing

homicide(n.) ['hɒmɪsaɪd]

definition: the act of killing another person

insecticide(n.) [ɪn'sektɪsaɪd]

definition: a chemical substance that is used to kill insects

2. pa─ →father

    ma─ →mother

maternal(adj.) [mə'tɜːn(ə)l]

definition: of or relating to a mother;of or relating to a woman who is having a baby

3. learn the truth→ get informed

4. ver─ →truth

5. stab(v.) [stæb]

definition: to wound (someone or something) with a pointed weapon (such as a knife)

e.g. The victim was stabbed in the chest five times.

6. Fortune favors the bold.

definition: You will have good luck if you carry out your plans boldly. (Used to encourage people to have the courage to carry out their plans.)

7. hubris(n.) ['hjuːbrɪs]

definition: a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence

e.g. His failure was brought on by his hubris.

8. cocky(adj.) ['kɒkɪ]

definition: having or showing confidence in a way that is annoying to other people

ex: Don't get too cocky about your chances of getting the job.

9. Icarus

10. Daedalus :He created the Labyrinth on Crete.

11. Minos