Spreadsheet
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定义
a spreadsheet: 电子制表软件
Pronunciation examples
UK: A spreadsheet is a computer program used to organize data.
US: I use a spreadsheet to keep a record of our sales figures.
示例
- "You emailed me Bruno's expenses for this month, but I think you forgot to include the spreadsheet."
- "I have to get these figures from our California retail stores into this spreadsheet, out of that printer, and then onto Philip's desk in the next six minutes, and you are really stressing me out!"
- "I'm sure I would help create a convivial working atmosphere at Delavigne and you would soon fall in love with my spreadsheets, which are actually quite serious."
- "All this information is stored in a unique spreadsheet (with lots of pretty colors!)."
- "I'll crunch you like numbers on a spreadsheet!"
- "I have triple checked my spreadsheets and all the numbers seem to add up."
- "Designed Exsmell spreadsheets to keep track of my personal fortune."
- "Icarus : Yes, I just got in this morning and I tried to open one of my favorite spreadsheets, when I noticed it was missing!"
- "It has very, err, primitive spreadsheet capabilities and the payroll program still measures French currency in Francs."
- "He was showing her how to use spreadsheets."
- "Attached to this email you will find a spreadsheet listing the size of the biggest email accounts in the company."
- "I've attached a spreadsheet that will help me select the best day for the picnic."
- "We'll start with the basics, then focus on the Internet, and eventually we'll deal with word processing, spreadsheets, etc."
- "You see, I found quite a large discrepancy when I consolidated all of our accounts, but the problem was due to a formula which had been entered incorrectly into the Exsmell spreadsheet."
练习 1
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the dialogue you just heard. Use the hints to help you.
This term describes a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure, often because of a good performance or action. "My son was just admitted to Harvard University. I am very of him."
This term refers to a grid or table consisting of multiple columns containing data. These grids are usually computerized these days! "If you enter the numbers into the Exsmell on the computer, it will automatically calculate the total."
This term describes a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure, often because of a good performance or action. "My son was just admitted to Harvard University. I am very of him."
This term refers to a grid or table consisting of multiple columns containing data. These grids are usually computerized these days! "If you enter the numbers into the Exsmell on the computer, it will automatically calculate the total."
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the dialogue you just heard. Use the hints to help you.
This term describes a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure, often because of a good performance or action. "My son was just admitted to Harvard University. I am very proud 1 of him."
This term refers to a grid or table consisting of multiple columns containing data. These grids are usually computerized these days! "If you enter the numbers into the Exsmell spreadsheet 2 on the computer, it will automatically calculate the total."
This term describes a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure, often because of a good performance or action. "My son was just admitted to Harvard University. I am very proud 1 of him."
This term refers to a grid or table consisting of multiple columns containing data. These grids are usually computerized these days! "If you enter the numbers into the Exsmell spreadsheet 2 on the computer, it will automatically calculate the total."
1 proud: This is the correct choice. To feel "proud" means to have a high opinion or a sense of satisfaction. In this dialogue, Icarus tells Donna that he is very proud of finding and eliminating a financial discrepancy (problem) in Delavigne's accounts.
2 spreadsheet: The term "spreadsheet" refers to a table or grid containing information or calculations. These calculations are automatically done by the computer due to hidden formulas within the spreadsheet. In the dialogue Icarus mentions finding a problem with the accounts but luckily it was only due to "a formula which had been entered incorrectly into the Exsmell spreadsheet" so he solved the problem.
练习 2
Fill in the blanks below with some IT terms used in the dialogue!
First, find the verb which (in this context) shares a similar meaning with 'to erase' or 'to delete':
I store all my important information on a floppy disc. One day I will probably it by mistake.
Next, we're looking for the term describing a display of data in rows and columns, which can also be used for calculations:
I organised the information into a to show my colleagues.
First, find the verb which (in this context) shares a similar meaning with 'to erase' or 'to delete':
I store all my important information on a floppy disc. One day I will probably it by mistake.
Next, we're looking for the term describing a display of data in rows and columns, which can also be used for calculations:
I organised the information into a to show my colleagues.
Fill in the blanks below with some IT terms used in the dialogue!
First, find the verb which (in this context) shares a similar meaning with 'to erase' or 'to delete':
I store all my important information on a floppy disc. One day I will probably wipe 1 it by mistake.
Next, we're looking for the term describing a display of data in rows and columns, which can also be used for calculations:
I organised the information into a spreadsheet 2 to show my colleagues.
First, find the verb which (in this context) shares a similar meaning with 'to erase' or 'to delete':
I store all my important information on a floppy disc. One day I will probably wipe 1 it by mistake.
Next, we're looking for the term describing a display of data in rows and columns, which can also be used for calculations:
I organised the information into a spreadsheet 2 to show my colleagues.
1 wipe: 'Wipe' is the right answer here. To 'wipe' a file is to 'delete' or 'erase' the information which it contained. In another context, 'to wipe (the table)' is to 'rub' or 'clean' it. Examples: 'I wiped all the videos off my boyfriend's computer last night', 'Please wipe your plate in preparation for the main course'.
2 spreadsheet: 'Spreadsheet' is the term we were looking for here. A 'spreadsheet' is a program used to display information (usually numbers) in an organised way: rows and columns. They can also be used to perform calculations. Example: 'I am a master of spreadsheets'.
练习 3
Complete the notes that Brian wrote when listening to his messages.
Message 1:
Message 2:
Message 3:
Message 1:
Message 2:
Message 3:
Complete the notes that Brian wrote when listening to his messages.
Message 1: Re-send attachment 1
Message 2: Pay overdue bill 2
Message 3: Send apology email (urgent) 3
Message 1: Re-send attachment 1
Message 2: Pay overdue bill 2
Message 3: Send apology email (urgent) 3
1 Re-send attachment: This is correct. In the first message, Icarus says, "You emailed me Bruno's expenses for this month but I think you forgot to include the spreadsheet". A "spreadsheet" is a document that contains tables of (financial) information. Brian forgot to attach or include this document with his email, therefore has to resend it.
1 Pay overdue bill: This is incorrect. The first message has a financial theme (expense spreadsheet) but it does not mention an overdue (or "late") bill or invoice.
1 Send apology email (urgent): This is incorrect. When Brian re-sends the spreadsheet (as an attachment) he will have to send an email. However, an apology isn't the purpose of the mail, even if he might say "sorry" for the delay.
1 Lend horse to Charlie: This is incorrect. There is no mention of a horse in this message.
2 Pay overdue bill: This is the best choice here. The vet (animal doctor) says that Brian's horse is dead, and that she "won't be able to give it a decent burial until (Brian) settles last month's invoice". A "burial" describes the ritual of placing a dead body in a grave. "To settle an invoice" is to pay a bill. This is the action required for this message.
2 Send apology email (urgent): This is not the best choice here. Writing an email is not the action required for this message.
2 Re-send attachment: This is not the best choice here. Re-sending an attachment is not the action required for this message.
2 Lend horse to Charlie: This is not the best choice here. There is no mention of Brian lending or giving the horse to Charlie on the condition that it will be returned. Unfortunately, the horse is dead. Charlie could perhaps give the horse to a conceptual artist like Damian Hirst who would transform it into a work of art? Next correction? I understand...
3 Send apology email (urgent): This is correct. Charlie says he is "expecting a full written apology" because Brian didn't phone him at the Elkie Johns concert. Charlie threatens to tell Brian's family about Brian's "wicked San Francisco lifestyle". This means Charlie would say bad things about Brian's life in San Francisco if he doesn't receive a letter saying "sorry". That's why it's urgent!
3 Pay overdue bill: This is not the best choice here. There is no mention of money or financial matters in this message.
3 Re-send attachment: This is not the best choice here. Re-sending an attachment is not the action required for this message.
3 Lend horse to Charlie: This is not the best choice here. There is no mention of a horse in this message.
练习 4
According to his email, which steps has Icarus taken and is Icarus taking to try to resolve the issue?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
According to his email, which steps has Icarus taken and is Icarus taking to try to resolve the issue?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a good choice. Icarus has made an appointment, or scheduled a time, to visit the warehouse and the manager Mr. Jiou.
This is a true statement. Icarus says he will keep Bruno posted. "To keep someone posted" means "to inform them regularly" of the developments of a situation.
This is a false statement. The current warehouse manager, Mr. Jiou, has not been found to be responsible for the perfume mystery, so there is no motive to replace him.
This is a true statement. Icarus says he has "triple checked" his spreadsheets, so he has examined the numbers several times!
This is not true. Icarus has made an appointment to meet with Mr. Jiou, to determine whether the confusion is coming from some activity at the warehouse, but he cannot at this point accuse Mr. Jiou of any fault.
练习 5
Complete the sentences below with terms from Bob's email. Use the hints to help you.
"If you want to discover the cause of a problem, you need to run a test."
This word describes a "delay" or a "slow reaction", especially in a computing context: "Whenever I try to close a window on my computer, it takes several minutes: this is very annoying!"
This is a computer software program which presents data in the form of a table: "You need to send the expense to the accountant."
This word describes the period between two events: "Jean will fix your printer soon. In the , you'll have to use a typewriter."
Literally, this term means "to collect", but here it is used figuratively to mean to "understand" or to "deduce": "I that my colleague has a computer problem. I received this email from her: 'Canyoufixthespacebaronmykeyboardplease?"
"If you want to discover the cause of a problem, you need to run a test."
This word describes a "delay" or a "slow reaction", especially in a computing context: "Whenever I try to close a window on my computer, it takes several minutes: this is very annoying!"
This is a computer software program which presents data in the form of a table: "You need to send the expense to the accountant."
This word describes the period between two events: "Jean will fix your printer soon. In the , you'll have to use a typewriter."
Literally, this term means "to collect", but here it is used figuratively to mean to "understand" or to "deduce": "I that my colleague has a computer problem. I received this email from her: 'Canyoufixthespacebaronmykeyboardplease?"
Complete the sentences below with terms from Bob's email. Use the hints to help you.
"If you want to discover the cause of a problem, you need to run a diagnostic 1 test."
This word describes a "delay" or a "slow reaction", especially in a computing context: "Whenever I try to close a window on my computer, it takes several minutes: this lag 2 is very annoying!"
This is a computer software program which presents data in the form of a table: "You need to send the expense spreadsheet 3 to the accountant."
This word describes the period between two events: "Jean will fix your printer soon. In the meantime 4, you'll have to use a typewriter."
Literally, this term means "to collect", but here it is used figuratively to mean to "understand" or to "deduce": "I gather 5 that my colleague has a computer problem. I received this email from her: 'Canyoufixthespacebaronmykeyboardplease?"
"If you want to discover the cause of a problem, you need to run a diagnostic 1 test."
This word describes a "delay" or a "slow reaction", especially in a computing context: "Whenever I try to close a window on my computer, it takes several minutes: this lag 2 is very annoying!"
This is a computer software program which presents data in the form of a table: "You need to send the expense spreadsheet 3 to the accountant."
This word describes the period between two events: "Jean will fix your printer soon. In the meantime 4, you'll have to use a typewriter."
Literally, this term means "to collect", but here it is used figuratively to mean to "understand" or to "deduce": "I gather 5 that my colleague has a computer problem. I received this email from her: 'Canyoufixthespacebaronmykeyboardplease?"
1 diagnostic: "Diagnostic" is the adjective which comes from the verb "to diagnose", which means to find the answer or reason for something. In case you're interested, the related noun is "diagnosis". Now you know everything about this word!
2 lag: This is the right answer. A "lag" is a delay in time and is a word often used when we're talking about technology. Another common use is when we talk about jet lag - the experience of feeling sick and tired due to the time changes with long aeroplane flights.
3 spreadsheet: This is correct. Many office jobs require workers to be familiar with spreadsheets. They're easy! The computer does all the hard work. No more adding columns of numbers with a calculator over and over again! Example: "Icarus loves spreadsheets almost as much as he loves his mother".
4 meantime: This is correct. When we say "in the meantime", we are saying "in between two specified moments", for example between now and an event in the future: "Continue with your English exercises and in the meantime the Gymglish team will choose some more for your next lesson!".
5 gather: This is the right answer. The verb "to gather" is synonymous with the verb "to understand" in this context. We usually use this word when we want to say that we think we have understood something. For example: "I gather you are feeling lonely" means "I assume" or "I suppose you're feeling lonely". In another context, "to gather (flowers)" is to collect them.
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