Describing Actions.
Silly:foolish or stupid or ridiculous,the opposite of serious.
He is being silly so we should just ignore him.
That's a silly idea so I don't think she means what she's saying.
(He expects people to laugh when he's being silly,but I don't think it's funny.
That kind of silly behavior isn't acceptable in our office.
This is no time for silly behavior,so I'm asking everyone to work harder and take things seriously.)
Amazing:to be incridible:难以置信 or so good as to be hard to believe,the opposite of ordinary:普通的.
That company's new products are truly amazing.
She gave an amazing performance especially after all the difficulties she had to overcome.
(He was in a terrible accident so it's amazing that he is still alive.
It will be an amazing accomplishment if they can finish the project on schedule.
It's amazing what people can accomplish if they are dtetermined.)
Crucial:关键:to be of extreme:非常极端 importance or an essential:必要 part ,the opposite of optional:可选的.
It's crucial that we get them to sign the contract by the end of the week.
Geting that data is crucial for our success.
(It's crucial that airline pilots:民航飞行员 get enough sleep before they fly.
We need her help because she has unique skills that are crucial for the success of our project.
We can't do this without their help,so it's crucial that you get them to cooperate.)
Impressive:有声有色优秀:to stand out and be unforgettable in a good way.
His presentation was so impressive that we decided to hire him right away.
They have an impressive website but the quality of their products is pathetic:可怜.
(He made an impressive entrance,but when he left the meeting he looked tired and defeated.
She impressed everyone with her powerful speech,but we were soon disappointed by her inability to meet her goals.
Their deisgn was impressive,but the costs were much higher than we could afford,so we had to reject it.)
Realistic:现实实际:to be possible and attainable.
That deadline isn't realistic so we need to ask for more time.
He isn't being realistic when he expects to charge such high prices for his products.
(Their company failed because their sales projections were unrealistic and their expenses:花费 were way too high.
It's ok for you to have high expectations but they need to be realistic or you'll fail.
His proposal wasn't realistic because he doesn't understand the details and potential risks of such a project.)
(She has an amazing voice,so I love to listen to her sing.)
(It's a silly proposal,so nobody is going to support it.)
Personal Traits.
Sincere:真诚:to be honest and trustworthy.
I think she was being sincere so I think we can trust her.
Sometimes it's very difficult to know if someone is being sincere or is just a good liar:说谎者.
(He made many promises,but I don't think he was being sincere,so we shouldn't depend on him.
I thought he was being sincere,but when I looked into his background it seems that he can't be trusted.
I doubt if he's being sincere,so we should protect ourselves in case he breaks his promise.)
Naive:幼稚:overly simple and lacking:缺乏 experience.
He wants to change the world but he is very naive so he needs someone to help him.
I think we can take advantange of him because he is naive and impatient.
(She's still young and naive,so we can't give her too much responsibility without someone to guide her.
She isn't as naive as she looks,so we should be careful not to reveal:揭示提示 our plans until she signs the contract.)
Brilliant:出色:highly intelligent or exceptional in brightness the opposite of dull:平淡.
There is no doubt that he is a brilliant scientist but he is a very poor manager.
It's amazing how such a brilliant man can be so stupid around women.
(He's brriliant but naive,so he need someone with a lot of experience to help him.
The ideas in his paper were brilliant,but the quality of his writing was pathetic.
That's a brilliant idea,so let's get started as soon as possible.)
Cruel:残忍残酷:mean,manipulative操控控制 and hurtful the opposite of kind.
He can be cruel when he doesn't like someone,so don't expect him to be nice to you.
I was shocked by how cruel he was when he fired her.
(Some people can be really cruel so don't be naive or you can be hurt.
People who are cruel to animals should bd punished for their behavior.
I don't understand how people can be so cruel to animals. )
Clever:innovative,creative,very smart.
He found a clever solution that allowed us to reduce costs.
Advertisers are very clever at getting people to buy things they don't really need.
(They have developed a very clever way to increase the efficiency:效率 of their sales team.
He isn't as clever as he thinks he is,so we may be able to find a weakness in his plan.
It appeared to be a clever idea at first,but it failed because it ignored some important details.)
Skeptical:怀疑:needs proof or evidence to overcome doubts,the opposite if convinced:确信深信.
I'm sure they will be skeptical of our results,so we need to bring convicing evidence.
I'm skeptical that such a simple design can satisfy our requirements.
(Your ideas are impressive,but I'm still skeptical,so I need more evidence.
She was skeptical that we could finish the project on time,and now she has been proven right.)
