Sunday, October 11, 2009

Assignment 3: 10/16 Studio Classroom

1.avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑːr /
化身
a picture of a person or an animal which represents a person, on a computer screen, especially in a computer gameor chat room
e.g. By typing in simple commands you can pick up objects and talk to other avatars, with your words displayed in a cartoon bubble above your head.


2.representation /ˌrep.rɪ.zenˈteɪ.ʃən/
表現;描述
the act of presenting sb/sth in a particular way; something that shows or describes sth
e.g. The snake swallowing its tail is a representation of infinity.
陳述;抗議
formal statements made to sb in authority, especially in order to make your opinions known or to protest
e.g. We have made representations to the prime minister, but without success.


3.cartoon /kɑːˈtuːn/
漫畫,諷刺畫
a drawing, especially in a newspaper or magazine, that tells a joke or makes a humorous political criticism
動畫片;卡通片
a film/movie made by photographing a series of gradually changing drawings or models, so that they look as if they are moving
e.g. a Walt Disney cartoon

1 comment:

  1. Learning a word with example sentences is a very good strategy. I'm glad you give example sentences for each of your chosen words.

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