邱冠霖的部落格

the-, theo-: God, a god

monotheism

polytheism

atheism

dia-: through, across, between

diameter

diagonal

dialogue

dis-: not, opposite of, reverse, separate, deprive of, away

disease

disadvantage

disdain

enlightment

-eum, -ium :框限

e.g., museum, equilibrium, auditorium, stadium, aquarium, coliseum

mono-: one

monologue noun \ˈmä-nə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\

Definition:

1. a long speech given by a character in a story, movie, play, etc., or by a performer (such as a comedian)

2. a long speech made by one person that prevents anyone else from talking

Examples:

1. The play begins with the main character's monologue.

2. The comedian is famous for his monologue about winning the lottery.

3. I stifled a yawn as she launched into a monologue about how she is going to become a famous star.

monotheistic noun \ˈmä-nə-(ˌ)thē-ˌi-zəm\

Definition:

the belief that there is only one God

monopoly noun \mə-ˈnä-p(ə-)lē\

Definition:

1. complete control of the entire supply of goods or of a service in a certain area or market

2. a large company that has a monopoly

3. complete ownership or control of something

Examples:

The government passed laws intended to break up monopolies.

fig 無花果

crow

raven