Issue
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定义
an issue: 问题、事情
What's the issue? 出了什么问题？
I have a small issue with your poor hygiene. 我对你的卫生状况有点担心，你需要除臭剂吗?
world issues 国际新闻或事件
to issue: 发行、发布、发给
The National Weather Forecasting agency has issued a hurricane warning. 国家气象台发布了飓风警报。
Pronunciation examples
UK: Global warming is an issue which affects us all.
US: I'm afraid I'll have to issue you a warning.
示例
- "Ahead of the vote on June 1st, 2020, the two remaining candidates, Brits Edward Moon and Brian Jones, will clash on the big issues: cheese, the environment and the Eurovision song contest."
- "As chief financial officer, I'd like to avoid issuing any profit warnings."
- "If you don't mind, I'm going to ask you some basic questions about your childhood, and then we'll move on to examine some deeper issues."
- "Please allow me to respond to your question with a few questions of my own: why on earth are we wasting valuable work time by addressing such a completely ridiculous issue?"
- "Hannah has a strong Northern British accent, and equally strong views on many issues."
- "Please could we try to find time for a meeting to discuss the training issues I mentioned in yesterday's interview?"
- "However, the majority of Australians are against the government on this issue, while the Americans continue to pollute with their enormous cars."
- "I'm glad we have this opportunity to sit down together and finally discuss some personnel issues."
- "I've spoken to Icarus regarding this issue and he has informed me that we can't simply absorb the cost of this excess production, nor would I want to do this."
- "Whatever you do, don't mention any pregnancy issues, or you could get DC into serious trouble."
- "I know I've learned that you people have a lot of unresolved issues."
- "Here is my assessment of your issues following our brief encounter."
- "Trey : Problem-solving is a passion of mine, and I excel at finding practical solutions to everyday issues."
- "The Democrats position themselves to the left on issues of economy and social policy."
- "He seems like a solid worker - the kind of guy you can depend on, and he's always free to help you with problems. However, he's sometimes a bit difficult to understand, especially when he's talking about technical issues."
- "Susie : As a matter of fact Philip, since you insist on making this a financial issue: immediately after the public became aware of their labor practices, their stock dropped 44% despite a booming stock market."
- "I think we've spent enough time on this issue."
- "I look forward to hearing from you, and hope that we can resolve this issue in a civilized manner."
- "I know I've learnt that you people have a lot of unresolved issues."
- "Enriqué : Brent, I hear this argument from Americans all the time, and I think it's a cultural issue more than anything else."
练习 1
According to the dialogue, select the FALSE statements.
According to the dialogue, select the FALSE statements.
This statement is true. Icarus says that every Friday, his "presence is required at a local accountancy club".
This statement is true. Polly is looking for paperclips on the floor when Icarus enters her office. "Paperclips" are usually made of wire or plastic and hold pieces of paper together, don't confuse them with "staples" which are "U"-shaped and hold pieces of paper in a more permanent way.
This is the only statement which is not true. Icarus has a minor issue about Casual Dress Day, not Polly.
练习 2
In the text above, find the synonyms for the following words:
Example: talk = ? You should type in "discussion" (from the phrase "We will have a discussion on the subject of Delavigne's position...")
"a matter" = "sure" = "planned" =
Example: talk = ? You should type in "discussion" (from the phrase "We will have a discussion on the subject of Delavigne's position...")
"a matter" = "sure" = "planned" =
In the text above, find the synonyms for the following words:
Example: talk = ? You should type in "discussion" (from the phrase "We will have a discussion on the subject of Delavigne's position...")
"a matter" = an issue 1 "sure" = confident 2 "planned" =scheduled 3
Example: talk = ? You should type in "discussion" (from the phrase "We will have a discussion on the subject of Delavigne's position...")
"a matter" = an issue 1 "sure" = confident 2 "planned" =scheduled 3
1 an issue: An "issue" is a "matter". The term refers to a subject of interest or a general topic.
2 confident: "To be confident about something" is another way of saying that one is "sure" about it.
3 scheduled: In this context, "to plan" something is another way of saying "to schedule" it.
练习 3
Polly writes that she isn't the type of person who "hedges the issue".
What does she mean by this?
What does she mean by this?
Polly writes that she isn't the type of person who "hedges the issue".
What does she mean by this?
What does she mean by this?
Although as a noun, "a hedge" is a type of plant, as a verb, "to hedge" means to avoid or evade. An "issue" is a problem or a concern.
This explanation does not reflect the meaning of the idiom "to hedge the issue". Someone who "forgives and forgets" is willing to excuse past problems and move on.
Although Polly is committed to many causes and issues, this explanation does not reflect the meaning of the idiom "to hedge the issue".
"To hedge the issue" is an expression which means to avoid or evade a question or problem. Polly writes that she is not the type of person who does this. In other words, she always addresses issues which must be addressed. An "issue" is a problem or matter.
练习 4
Find one synonym for each of the following words.
All of the synonyms are used in Polly's email to the staff.
Example: expert = ? You should type the word "specialist" (from the sentence "After reviewing the issue with Bruno, we have decided to bring in a specialist.")
Mistreatment = (we've given you the first letter to help you)
Problem =
Finish =
Under =
All of the synonyms are used in Polly's email to the staff.
Example: expert = ? You should type the word "specialist" (from the sentence "After reviewing the issue with Bruno, we have decided to bring in a specialist.")
Mistreatment = (we've given you the first letter to help you)
Problem =
Finish =
Under =
Find one synonym for each of the following words.
All of the synonyms are used in Polly's email to the staff.
Example: expert = ? You should type the word "specialist" (from the sentence "After reviewing the issue with Bruno, we have decided to bring in a specialist.")
Mistreatment = [not done] abuse 1 (we've given you the first letter to help you)
Problem = issue 2
Finish = end 3
Under = beneath 4
All of the synonyms are used in Polly's email to the staff.
Example: expert = ? You should type the word "specialist" (from the sentence "After reviewing the issue with Bruno, we have decided to bring in a specialist.")
Mistreatment = [not done] abuse 1 (we've given you the first letter to help you)
Problem = issue 2
Finish = end 3
Under = beneath 4
1 abuse: "Abuse" is a synonym for "mistreatment" or "maltreatment". In the letter, Polly writes: "I'm not one to hedge the issue, so I will simply come out and say it: several of you have abused our copier and as a direct result of your ABUSE, brought it to an untimely end".
2 issue: An "issue" is a problem or concern. Polly writes: "I'm not one to hedge the ISSUE, so I will simply come out and say it: several of you have abused our copier and as a direct result of your abuse, brought it to an untimely end". "To hedge the issue" is an expression which means to avoid or evade a question or problem.
3 end: "End" is indeed a synonym for "finish". Polly writes: "several of you have abused our copier and as a direct result of your abuse, brought it to an untimely END".
4 beneath: "Beneath" means "under" or "underneath". Polly writes: "Several wads (=piles) of chewing gum wedged BENEATH the paper tray"
练习 5
Bob's server initially had some with his drivers, so a new motherboard was installed. But his server was never .
Bob's server initially had some problems 1 with his drivers, so a new motherboard was installed. But his server was never returned 2.
1 problems: This is the best choice here. An "issue" has several meanings, but in this context Bob has driver "problems".
1 matters: Although in certain contexts, an "issue" can be a "matter", in this case Bob has a problem with "drivers", and not a "matter" with them. A "matter" can sometimes indicate a problem, as in the question "What's the matter?", which is synonymous with "What's the problem?".
1 exits: In English, the word "issue" is unrelated to any sort of exit.
1 kleenex: An "issue" is not a "tissue", although some people have issues with tissues.
2 returned: This is the best choice here. Bob tells Rajard that he never "got his server back". To "get something back" means to receive something or to have something returned.
2 inspected: Bob's server was inspected, but never returned. We know that the server was inspected because Rajard discuss the details of the server's problems (driver issues, motherboard replacement, etc).
2 broken: There is no mention in this dialogue about anything being "broken" or "breaking".
2 sent in: Bob's server was in fact sent in to the tech support company. We know this because Bob mentions that the server was "sent in" early on in the dialogue.
