Winter Accessories

Discover this season’s hot new looks
冬季酷炫時尚風 - 一起來探索本季熱門的全新裝扮.

When Old Man Winter blows in, we often start looking for our warmest clothing. But in our effort to stay warm, we shouldn't forget about fashion. In fact, the fashion industry has introduced some beautiful accessories and colors for the 2014 season!

Gloves
This season's gloves not only keep your hands warm but also can be a beautiful winter accessory. Elbow-length gloves haven't been popular since the 1960s, but they're back. They're being paired with coats, dresses and pants. Leather and real fur are just a couple of the material they are made of. To update them, some gloves have been given long side zippers.

Scarves
The popular new looks for scarves are flower designs, animal prints and exciting winter colors. Men and women alike will enjoy this season's scarves in fur and lightweight wool. If you can buy only one new accessory this winter, make it a scarf.

Warm winter fashions
Fur headbands are nice and practical because they guarantee warmth and look pretty. This season you'll even see them worn around the neck like a fur collar or scarf. Real fur is enjoying popularity once again, but fake fur can be just as soft and warm. It's also a much kinder choice for the animals.

Hats are trendy this season with lots of designs for men and women to choose from. Both will enjoy berets, caps, turbans, knitted hats, fedoras and more. With such a wide selection to choose from, you'll find one that's right for you.

Winter's hottest colors
During the winter months, nature often lacks color, but 2014's fashion colors are rich and bright. Shades of green, from dark to very light green, are popping up in fashion shows. Deep blue, beautiful purple and rich red also make the list for exciting winter colors! This season, no matter what you wear, do it in style!

Grammar Gym:
"But in our effort to stay warm, we shouldn't forget about fashion."
"In our effort to....we shouldn't ......" - something important you should done, you shouldn't forget something else.
"In our effort to " , "We shouldn't " - try work hard for something. 。。。shouldn't do something else.
In our effort to encourage people to save trees and use less paper, we shouldn't be printing too many leaflets and flyers ourselves.
In our effort to meet the deadline, we shouldn't compromise the quality of our work.
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"Hats are trendy this season with lots of designs for men and women to choose from."
" (subject) + (verb) with lots of (something) to choose from. "
(The language center) will be (open) this summer (with lots of courses) for community members (to choose from).
(The restaurant) ( has) a new menu (with lots of seafood dishes) for guests (to choose from).
(The ice cream store) (offers) fifty different ice cream flavors (with lots of toppings) (to choose from).


Vocabulary Tips:
fashion-时装，时尚。
*As the editor of a top fashion magazine. Chloe dresses like a model every day.
fashionable  (adj) -流行的，时髦的。
*The star's fashionable hairstyles are imitated by his fans.
elbow-手肘，衣服的手肘部位。肘部。
*He bruised his elbow while mountain climbing.伤，受伤。
*The athletes wore elbow pads to protect themselves during the game. 护肘。
*The elbows of this suit jacket are worn through. 外套的肘部磨穿了。
update -最近的，更新，使现代化。
*The company decided to update the equipment in their factory.
*David is updating his schedule.更新行事厉。
*We'll keep you updated. 告知最新消息。
zipper (n)-拉链
*The zipper on that little boy's jacket got stuck.
zip (v) -拉拉链。
*Don't forget to zip up your jacket! It's cold outside.
accessory - something extra to match your clothing.
Old Man Winter - refer to very cold winter.
Not only.....but also....- there is one more good or bad thing and more to talk about it.
pair (something) with (something) - to match, go well with something.
in fashion / out of fashion - is popular/ not popular, out of trend.
alike - two different things are like.
fake - look like real but not real.家的，仿冒的。
*The fake watches were sold at the same price as the genuine ones.仿冒
*The birth certificate was proved to be fake.证明是伪造的。
fake (n) -骗子。
*This guy said he's an artist from France, but actually he's a fake.骗子
knit - 编织。
*Grandma loves to knit and sew.
knitted/knitting- 编织
*Wilma spent the whole weekend knitting sods for her grandson.
knitted (adj)  - a hand-knitted sweater.手工编织的毛衣。
rich (adj) - wealthy, here refer "abundance, strong in something."富有的，此指“强烈，饱满，浓郁的”。
*...but 2014's fashion colors are right and bright.色彩以强烈，明亮为主。
*Rich and glossy red is the theme of this name brands' winter collection.
rich (adj) -饱满，浓郁的
*This sauce is rich and tasty.这酱汁时有浓稠又美味。
style -风格，品味。
*This fashion designer's styles are highly recognizable.
in style -流行的，成功的，别具风格的。
*Sandra Bullock is always dressed in style whenever she appears in public.
brighten someone's day -make someone feel good and have a happy day.
to push the limit of something - to make most out of something. try all you can.
trendy - describe something that is hot (popular) right now.流行，趋势，潮流。
pop up - suddenly appear, appearing unexpected.
no matter what - don't care at all. whatever happen will not change or effect his plan.

Language Tips:
the warmest clothing : 最温软的衣物。
clothing / clothes -衣服。
clothing - much clothing.  （不可数）用much。
clothes - many clothes. （可数）但clothes前不能加任何数字。且都用复数，不能用单数。
How much clothing should I bring?
article / item - 几件衣服要用article / item 来说。+ clothing.
I'm wearing three items of clothing.-我穿了三件衣服。
How many clothes should I bring? 腰带多少衣服。
Just bring some clothes.一些。
Don't bring a lot of clothes, just some light clothing。 不用多，一些轻软的（薄的）即可。
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fashion shows :时装秀
runway/catwalk -伸展台。
runway -飞机的跑道，时装秀的伸展台。（一般指私人的，展示给少数特许观众， 但是现今catwalk和runway二者可互用。）
catwalk -时装秀的伸展台。（公开的，给大家观赏的）




Notes taking of Studioclassroom.

Bluetooth® Fashion

Technology is getting a new look.
藍牙時尚  - 科技正換上新風貌

Bluetooth is a leader in wireless technology. It is built cars, phones, computers and more. It allows you to share information between two devices. But with a focus on function, Bluetooth -enabled devices haven't always looked "cool." That's changing, though, thanks to some creative designers. here are a few cool, trendy gadgets you may see on the market soon.

Bluetooth clothing
Clothing designer Asher Levine has released a line of clothing that contains Bluetooth microchips. These chips connect to your iPhone. If you lose an item of clothing, there's an app to help. push a button, and your clothing will "ring" if it's nearby. If it's too far away, you can use Google Maps to locate it.

The Ripple
Ladies, are you tired of wireless headsets that make you look like a character from Star Trek? llya Fridman was thinking of you when he designed the Ripple, a Bluetooth headset that looks like an earring. This circular device slides open to reveal a microphone. When closed the Ripple stays on so you can listen to music.

Spray Bluetooth Speaker
Clothing label Echo UNLTD is making its technology debut with a Bluetooth speaker that looks like a can of spray paint. The Spray Bluetooth speaker also contains a microphone, which you can pair with your smartphone for hands-free calling. The speakers have up to 10 hours of battery life. Twist the top to skip songs or control volume. Pros? Its clever design will impress urban artists and geeks alike. Cons? Users will look like they are talking and listening to a can of spray paint.

Smart Watches
EZIO has created a line of Blutooth 'enabled watches that connect to your smartphone. The EZIO Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Watch beeps and vibrates when you get a call text or email. It also lets you know any time your phone is more than 5 to 10 feet away from you. Although this isn't the first smart watch on the market, it's sure to be a favorite. Why? It's designed to look like a high-fashion watch, not a piece of technology.

These new accessories show that fashion is getting smarter, and technology is looking better!

Grammar Gym:
Pros? its clever design will impress urban artists and geeks alike. Cons? Users will look like they are talking and listening to a can of spray paint.
"pros and cons " - (idiom) the reasons why something should and shouldn't be done. pros -refer to good side, good reason, cons is opposite of good reason.
What are the pros to this new gadget? It is waterproof and lightweight. Cons? It needs to be recharged every four hours.
I don't know whether to buy these shoes or not, Pros? They're pretty and they fit comfortably. Cons? They are very expensive.

Vocabulary Tips:
wireless - no wire. 无线的wire - less- 没有，在字尾是没有之意。
*The ship's wireless phone was out of order.
*The wireless products market still rapidly expanding.
*The wireless message needs to be translated.
app - application. 应用程式。
*People love to download new apps just for fun.
*flashlight is one of the most commonly used apps.
headset - a device what you wear on your head to listen to music. 头戴式耳机或听筒。。
*Many drummers wear headsets to protect their eardrums.耳膜
*The fashionable look of the headsets made them very popular.
earphone - something that put it in the ears to hear. 插入耳朵内的耳机。
circular - 圆形的，圆的，圜状的。cir- “园”
*The distinctive circular shape of the island makes it look like a watermelon.
circular -绕圆圈。圜状的。
*The circular bike lane goes around this beautiful lake.
devices - electronic gadget, tool, that use electricity.
trendy - fashionable, something that many people are like and doing it.
trending - is popular.
on the market (idiom) - many places are selling it.
on the global market - anywhere in the world you can find it, people sells it.
battery - a kind of power that can make wireless electronic tool work. 电磁。
*The remote control only needs only one V battery.
*Using rechargeable batteries saves money and is also eco-friendly.
UNLTD - unlimited.
urban - city.
geek - someone who loves, and know well about technology or computer.科技产品迷或是电脑迷。
*My brother, the geek, studies all sorts of apps.
*This entrepreneur used to be a computer geek.
*The geeks at our school have their own club, and they always talk about computers and games.
vibrate - move very fast with no sound. 震动。
*My phone vibrates when it gets an app message.
*The sound of the drums vibrated the whole studio.
vibration (n) -震动
*This device can detect the slightest vibration.
accessory / accessories- something goes with what you wear to make you look nice.配件，装饰品。
*Scarves are an accessory that go with any kinds of clothes.围巾
*Sunglass are important accessories, especially for celebrities.
accessorize (v) -穿戴饰品，装饰。
*She used a belt to accessorized her plain grey suit. 用一条皮带来装饰平淡无奇的灰色套装。


Language Tips:
TM - trade mark. (商标，向美国国家商标局申请注册的。 )
(R) - R in the circle - officially registered in the legal department with government. 提出申请，并且被审核通过而获得专利权。
TM(trade mark) 只是有限的法律保护，不及(R)，(R) 有完整的法律保护。
Trade mark became generic when people use their trade mark as a name for something.
infringement - without get a permission just use some name that had been registered for it's own. 侵犯他人权利的罪。
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debut - first time appear to the public. Not sound of "t". "t"不发音。
debuted /debuting /debuts - those words when you say it, just skip the  't', not sound it out at all.
debutant - both "t" need sound them out. - 重音在第三节。首次进入社交界的少女。


Notes taking of StudioClassroom

The History of Women's Trousers

Women and pants have had an interesting history
女性著褲裝的有趣歷史 - 女性和褲子有著引人入勝的歷 史淵源.

On May 28, 1923, the top lawyer in the U.S. said women could wear slacks. Up until that time it was not acceptable for American women to wear pants. Even with this change, however, people still considered women in trousers a shocking idea.

Today, though, times have changed, and pants are a staple in most women's closets. What are some factors that made this item of clothing acceptable?

Women's rights
In New York City around 1850, some ladies became involved in women's rights and dress reform. Many of them wore full-cut pants known as "bloomers" under their skirts. The unique-looking pants were named for Amelia Bloomer, their strongest defender. However, they were heavily criticized by most people. While some women wanted to be free of their heavy skirts, they didn't like the unpopular bloomers. Yet these early pants were a glimpse of the future as women continued pushing for equal rights.

Practical Matters:
When men went off to fight in World War I, Women's roles changed. They were forced to take jobs that were traditionally performed by men. As women began working in factories and fields, they discovered that skirts weren't practical. So they wore trousers on the job.

Women once again performed traditional male jobs during World War II. Often they would borrow pants and overalls from their husbands, fathers and brothers. But trousers still weren't acceptable outside of work.

Fashionable influences 
Hollywood began to change that concept, though. When stars Katharine Hepburn and Grace Kelly appeared wearing pants, many fashionable ladies copied the look. However, most women during the 1940s and 50s still preferred to wear dresses and skirts.

Teen choice
In the 1950s teenage girls chose rolled-up blue jeans for casual wear. In the 60s, they chose bell-bottom jeans, and in the 70s, designer jeans.

In the 21st century, women feel free to wear different types of pants on most occasions. From bloomers to business suits, women and their trousers have come a long way.

Grammar Gym:
Talk about people who (is) are not easy to change their opinion can use this pattern:
"Even with (a certain situation), however, people still consider (something 1) a (something 2).
Even with his experience, however, people still considered the politician an unlikely candidate for the next election.
Even with all that Cinderella has done for her family, her step-mother still considers her a lazy worker.

Vocabulary Tips:
acceptable (adj) -is okay.可接受的， 可认同的。  accept (v) - 接受
*Smoking indoors used to be an acceptable behavior.
unacceptable - not acceptable, is not okay.
*It's totally unacceptable to be tardy constantly. 经常迟到
staple - tape together, here means you use, wear, or eat a lot, very often, is necessarily in your daily life.主要部分。主题。
*Rice is the staple food in many Asian countries.
*Jeans and T-shirts are staple items in most kids' closets.
staple -major subject.主题
*Since when did information from tabloids become a staple of TV news? 八卦消息。。
reform -change to way are done. change. 改革，革新。"re" -有“否定”之意。 "form" -形状，形成。
*Economic reform take a long time, and it will take at least three years to see any improvement in the country.
*The tax system needs to be thoroughly reformed.
criticized -say something about someone or something in negative way. 批评，评估。
criticism (n) -批评。usually give bad comments.
*The government was heavily criticized for is unrealistic new policy.被严厉批评。。。不切实际的。
constructive criticism - is a good way to say something that help people to improve, get better. 建设性的批判。
*Please criticize what I wrote, so I can improve my writing. - (this is constructive criticism.)。
critic (n)- people who criticizing.评论家。
*This play received very good reviews from the critics.
slacks- pants, trousers. slacks is a relax, comfortable but look nice pants.
shocking - surprised.
shocking idea - an idea is surprised, not expected.
free of - don't have.
free of something - take something off that not bothering anymore.
*Since I free of my tie,I feel much relax now.
to push for something - fight or work hard for what you want, or get something done.
factor - reason. you make decision need to think many other factors.
practical - useful. 实用的，实际可行的。
*Their shoes are not flashy, but they are very practical for everyday life.
*Mom's suggestions are always objective and practical.
overalls (n) - a long pants that cover the top of body. 连身裤，连身工作服。
*Dad loves to wear his old overalls while working on his car.
overall (adj) - entire, whole, all. 整体的，全身的，全面的。
*Paula's overall job performance is above average.
fashionable - good looks and popular. 流行的，时尚的。 fashion -流行
*These magazines introduce the latest fashionable designs.
*The fashionable hairstyle made him look 10 years younger than his real age.
occasion - event, special event. 场合。
*Richard decided to save his nicest suit for special occasions.
*We met at an occasion last Christmas.
role - what you play, what you be. 角色。
went off to - went to.
outside of working - not at working.
casual - not formal. something you wear everyday and comfortable.
bell-bottom : the bottom of pants, the shape as a bell.喇叭裤管。
to come a long way - take a long way to develop and change till now.

Language Tips:
pants -裤子原本是俩件，一腿一个，拉上到腰际，再绑住。后来经过改良之后，仍然用复数，延至今日。
shirt / jacket / sweater -都是单数。
where are my pants?
There they are. 裤子的代名词也要记住用复数。
pant leg -裤管。
He rolled up his right pant lag. 卷起。。右裤管。
short pants -短裤
long pants-长裤。
pants - refer to "long pants" 指长裤。
shorts - refer to "short pants". 简称短裤。
I just love those shorts.
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look - 看。.此指appearance“造型，服装打扮。”
looks - （复数名词）指外表，外貌，也指人的容貌，面貌。
good looks - 指美貌，或身材的曼妙。no saying "bad looks".



Taking notes of study "StudioClassroom".

Lessons From the Cuttlefish

Inspirations from the sea for clothes that change colors
效法墨魚的變色服 - 從海洋獲得靈感的變色服.

The amazing cuttlefish - now you see it, now you don't!

The ocean's master of disguise is known for its ability to appear and disappear right before your eyes. This eight-armed creature can quickly change its color and texture to match its surroundings Cuttlefish go through this process in order to surprise prey, protect themselves or attract other cuttlefish.

How does it work?
The color change is possible thanks to millions of special cells under the skin. These color cells contain tiny bag-like structures that hold different colors of ink, including red, yellow, black, brown and others.

A cuttlefish can change color in less than a second after its brain imparts a signal to these cells. In fact, a cuttlefish can change color several times in just a few seconds. For years scientists have tried to figure out this complex system and how it could be beneficial to people. Now they are taking a cue from this "chameleon of the sea " in an effort to develop "smart clothing.".

Engineers Jonathan Rossiter and Andrew Conn at the University of Bristol in the U.K. have created a clear "artificial skin." Using cuttlefish technology, the two men have developed a soft material that contains something similar to the cuttlefish's color cells. But instead of color, these cells hold a tiny, thin piece of black rubber. A process that squeezes the rubber pieces causes them to appear flatter and wider.

When all these black spots are expanded at the same time, it looks like the skin is suddenly darkening. And just like the cuttlefish, the color change takes place in less than a second. In the future, Rossiter hopes that by layering the cells, they can create material with multiple color changes or moving patterns.

How can it be used?
Military groups may find the material useful for camouflage. Hikers and bikers, though, will appreciate the ability to become suddenly bright, making themselves stand out for safety purposes. And who knows, "cuttlefish fashion" may someday be the latest thing on the runway.

Grammar Gym:
The color change is possible thanks to millions of special cells under the skin.
"thanks to" = "because of" . not appreciated and give thanks. It's a formal way to say "because of ".
Because of the sunny weather, we enjoyed a lovely day outside.\
= Thanks to the sunny weather, we enjoyed a lovely day outside.
The team was able to finish the project quickly because of the new computer program.
= The team was able to finish the project quickly, thanks to the new computer program.

Vocabulary Tips:
disguise - someone disguise (v) himself by wear a disguise (n) to hide who he is..伪装，假扮。
*Her disguise consisted of a blonde wig and a hat.
in disguise -乔装打扮。
*The actress always shops in disguise so no one will recognize her.
surroundings (复数n) -where or what is near you and around you. 周遭的环境，周遭的景物。
surrounding (adj) - near you, around you. 周围的。
*The beautiful surroundings of the hotel make it very popular in summers.。。美丽的周遭的景物。。
*I can't study in such noisy surroundings.这么吵闹的周遭环境
impart - give, give away, pass to. 给与，传递。
*The ships use light signals to impart messages.利用灯光讯号来传递信息。
*It is the teacher's duty to impart knowledge to students effectively. （有效的）给与，传递
*She imparts a natural elegance with her graceful moves. 优雅的举止动作，透露出自然的高雅。
beneficial (adj) -有利的，有益的。
benefit (n) -利益，好处。
*Regular exercise is beneficial to your health.
*Sunlight and fresh air are beneficial to plants。
take a cue from something - 从中的找到提示，线索或开端。
cue - note, signal, a beginning. a clue, a task.信号，提示，线索或开端
cue ball (n) -（撞球）母球。
master of something - take lead of something, the best among something.
artificial - not nature, men made.人工的，人造的。 "art" -技巧。
*artificial flavoring -人工甘味。
*artificial coloring -人工色素。
artificial -造作，造假，仿真的。
*Her smile looks insincere and artificial.不真诚的又造作的。
expand - enlarge to size, area or ability.扩展，扩大，扩充。"ex" -向外之意。
*The restaurant expanded its seating area to make more income.
expansion (n)-扩展
*The expansion plan will cost the company a great deal of money.
layer (n) - one layer after another. Cake made with different layers.层，层次。
layer (v) -put something on the top of something.一层一层堆积，一层一层平铺。。
*Grandma layered the apple slices in the pie crust to make apple pie.
*Karl layered the charcoal neatly so the fire would keep burning.
stand out - step out, or people easy to notice you, easy to catch people's eye.站出来，显眼，引人注目。
*Thomas' height makes him stand out in the crowd.人群中。
*Because of her excellent performance, Lilly stood out from the other contestants.
find the material (something) useful - make something useful in many ways.
find + (something) to be +(adj) - find an apple to be sour, find this article to be attracted....
the run way - the place or platform where those fashion models walk on it.

Language Tips:
biomimicry (bio-mimicry)-仿生学。科学家们利用自然界现象来改善人的生活的做法。（本文是说科学家们用墨鱼的灵感来发展出可以变色的衣服。）
bio -生命。
mimic -模仿。
Velcro -母子带，魔鬼粘。科学家戴狗散步回家，发现很多的芒草粘粘在狗毛上，仔细研究而发明了母子带，魔鬼粘。
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biomimicry (n) -bio-mimicry-仿生学。有如下几个例子：
termite mound -白蚁窝，无论温差高于40度C还是低于零度以下，白蚁都能生存，而研发出隔热，防冷的物质用于近代的建筑上。
lotus flower -莲花的洁白，不污染，德国科学家研发出了隔水防污的油漆。



Take note of study "Studio Classroom"

Look Your Best!

Try these ideas to help you look better in your clothes
穿出你最好的一面！ - 試試這些點子，讓你穿衣服更好看.

"Does this make me look fast?" We've all heard this question before and have probably asked it ourselves. But why are we so concerned about the clothes we wear? The answer is simple. We want to look our best, so we worry that our clothes don't flatter our bodies. There is good news, though! By wearing the right clothing, you can hide those less-than-perfect trouble spots.

Problem areas
"Short legs":
Few people have long legs like a model, but short legs can appear longer. Create an unbroken line by matching your hose to your shoes. Wear black shoes with black hose. By matching them both to the bottom of your dress, you'll create an extra-long line. High heels and pointed-toed shoes also make legs look longer.

"Muffin top"
Fat around the middle can spill over your pants, causing a "muffin top." Avoid this by staying away from pants that are too tight or too low. Instead, choose pants that fit above your hips and close to your waist.

"Too thin"
Clothes made from thick material add weight to a thin frame. Wear clothes that fit well, or you will appear even thinner. Bright colors also make your body look fuller.

"A big tummy"
Choose tops in a material that doesn't stick to you and isn't too tight. Two-piece sets and loose-fitting low-waisted dresses disguise a large tummy.

"Large bottom"
Stay away from tops that are too short and have large designs. Hip-length tops and flared pants move the eyes away from the hips.

"Thick thighs"
Avoid perfectly straight pants, which put the focus on your hips and thighs. Instead, choose flared pants, which lengthen the leg and make the thighs look slimmer.

"Big arms"
Choose three-quarter-length sleeves that stop below the elbow, the thinnest part of the arm.

"Wide ankles"
Never wear shoes that fasten at the ankle. They make your legs look shorter and your ankles and legs look wider.

No one has a perfect body. But you can make yours look great with these simple clothing tricks.

Note: We should not just pay attention on the outside appearance, the inside appearance is more important. But the good outside appearance help you gain confidence that help you to fell good about yourself, and easy to build up a better inside appearance of you.


Grammar Gym:
.........you can hide those less-than-perfect trouble spot.
less-than-perfect - not so good of something, if we say something not so good, people may not like it. so we use a nice way by saying " less-than-perfect." instead of not so good.
*A less-than-ideal design.
*A less-than-stellar performance.
*A less-than-helpful suggestion.
Pay attention: If after the "Noun" we don't need to add hyphen between words. 

Vocabulary Tips:
concerned (adj) - 担心的，挂虑的。
concern -使关心，使不安。
concerned + about + object.
*Ted is very concerned about his test results.
flatter - say something or do something to someone to make someone fell really good about. 奉承，谄媚。flatter -here mean “使某人看起来更好看。”
*The perm really flatters Cindy. 烫发使Cindy 看起来更好看
*The picture doesn't flatter Wilma. She looks much younger in person.
spill - something come out of something.溢出，洒出，溅出。
* Milk Spilled from the glass.
*Fat around the middle can spill over your pants...挤凸出的腹部赘肉。
spill out - coming out of the boundary. 溢出某个范围。
*Avoid this by staying away from pants that are too fight or too low.
stay away - 远离，逃避。
stay away from - 要远离，逃避的对象。
*The doctor advised Alex to stay away from caffeine.
hose - something for leg, it's long with thin material. hose-单数，复数拼音相同，不加“s”
stocking - long socks.
hose/stocking/ socks - 裤袜（丝袜）/长袜/袜子。
high heels shoes - shoes have long heels.
frame (n) - the outside of something, eye-glass frame....骨架，框架。框子。
*Larry's small frame made him look younger than his peers.小骨架...同侪，同年纪的。。
*The wooden door frame needs to be replaced.木头门框。
*a sliver picture frame.银照片框。
disguise - to cover or to hide something, wear something or change something that people would not recognized you.伪装，掩饰。变装。
*Blessing in the disguise - bad things go on in your life,but at the end has a good result.
*She tried to disguise her freckles with a thick foundation.-
*The secret agent disguised himself with a wig.
length -长的，长度。
lengthen -加长，延长。 "en"-有“使如何”之意。
*Molly got her son's pants lengthened by a tailor.裁缝。
*Irene decided to lengthen her stay at her parents' (house).延长留在。。时间。
fast (adj)- firm, not easy to move. very tight.稳固的。
fasten - "en" added after "fast" -tightened. to connect well. bugled up, clicked to something. 繋牢，扣紧，扣住，
*fasten your seat belt.
*Please make sure your seat-belt is securely fastened.
*The boat was fastened to a post.繋在柱子上。
trick - a snick y way, extra skill. trick someone to do something, or for doing thing ( for you).
trick or trade.
half length sleeve or three-quarter length sleeve.
flare - wide and lose.
flare pants - the pants has wide bottom, we sometimes say "bell bottom pants"
tummy - stomach.

Language Tips:
clothes/ clothing -都是指“衣服”
clothes (n) -可数名词。前面要加数字，后面要加“s”
clothing (n) -不可数名词，前面不可以加数字，后面也不加“s”。用“how much”
How much clothing should I bring?
number of clothing we will use " item or article" to talk about it.
item / article -
I'm wearing three items of clothing.
clothes - clothes always 复数， 用"how many"
How many clothes should I bring?
Watch! it's always clothes, not cloth.
I'm wearing a lot of clothes.
Wear some light clothing.
Wear some light clothes.
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thin / skinny -瘦，
thin - （比较正面）瘦。细长的。
skinny - "skinny" is thinner than "thin".瘦得皮包骨， 瘦。（有负面的意思，但通常可用在小孩身上）。
This child is very skinny.
This skinny child......

Would you wear that?

A look at some of the strange things people make and wear.可以穿的牛奶，可以吃的鞋
来看看人们制作，穿着的奇特衣物。

Would you wear clothing made from food products or jewelry made of human hair? Some people would. Ask German fashion designer Anke Domaske, whose clothes made from milk are gaining popularity. Milk fabric has been around since the 1930s, but at that time, the milk was combined with chemicals. Domaske's fabric. QMilch, is the first man-made fiber made without chemicals. She developed it by removing a milk protein from dry milk.

She then heated it and spun it into yarn. It takes about six liters of milk to produce one dress. According to Domaske, the fabric feels like silk, doesn't smell and can be washed.

Next on the menu...
Would you prefer bedtime slippers made of bread? Twin brothers and designers R&E Prasaliauskas have created a unique slipper made completely of bread. The slippers can be ordered in white, gold, and black. They also have styles for both adults and kids. And yes, the bread slippers can be eaten if you get hungry for a late-night snack.

What do you do with your empty instant noodle packages? One young woman came up with a creative solution -she made a dress! With 196 packages and a few chopsticks, Karina from Virginia created a winning project called "wearable art."

Human hair jewelry
Jewelry made of human hair may sound strange to us today. But it was once a very popular item. During the 1600s, bracelets made with human hair were given as tokens of affection. Britain's Queen Victoria gave gifts of jewelry made of her own hair.

People also commonly wore jewelry containing hair from loved ones who had died. Hair jewelry remained popular until the early 1900s, when a short haircut called the "bob" became fashionable. Today, although only a few artists know how to make it, hair jewelry is appearing again. The unique jewelry can now be found in traditional and modern styles.

Without a doubt, these kinds of creative ideas promise to keep fashion interesting!

Grammar Tips:
One young woman came up with a creative solution -she made a dress!
"to come up with" -  think out something that may resolve the problem, created an idea.
" come up "- catch to the level. reach to.
The elevator is coming up.
"with" , to develop.
A local pastor came up with this after school program at the church to help kids stay away from gang activities.
The company hired an agency to help them come up with an advertisement campaign to promote their new product.
Who came up with this silly and impractical idea?

Vocabulary Tips:
jewelry - 手饰
*grandma loves to wear jewelry that matches her outfit.
jewel -珠宝
*The jewels on the crown are worth millions.
protein- 蛋白质。
*Eddie drinks protein fortified chocolate milk.
*Tofu is also a healthy source of protein.
*Athletes need to have high protein diets.
spin / spun /spinning - 旋转，转动，绕圈转/过去式，过去分词/ 现在进行式。
*These machines spin goat's hair into wool.
*The old lady was spinning from morning till dusk.
wear -穿戴 wearable-可穿戴的，适合穿戴，容易配搭的耐穿的。
*The designer's clothes are wearable to all kinds of occasions.
*These wearable evening shoes are both pretty and affordable.
token - 有象征意义的东西，信物。搭乘交通工具或是 游戏场用的代币。象征什么意义 的， 要用"as"来表示。
*Darren bought his mom a bouquet of flowers as a token of his gratitude.
a subway token -
without a doubt -无可 置疑的，毫无疑问的，无庸置疑的doubt -怀疑
*Tina is without a doubt our best hair designer.
*Without a doubt, Lawrence is the rightest student I've ever taught.

Chat Room：
slippers -托鞋

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hair -头发（不可数名词)
Bryan's hair is brown.
two gray hairs.(可数名词）整个头上的头发有几根白发。
gray hair -中国人所谓的白头发。
get in someone's hair. 不甚其烦，不堪其烦，被搅扰的受不了。
That kid who plays the trumpet every night is really getting in my hair.

When Is a Ring Really a Ring?

能戴又能玩的戒指Do you wear it? Play with it? Or both? by Ruth Devlin

Do you want to own a conversation piece like no other? Then check out the rings made by SouZou Creations. These playful rings show a great deal of creativity-and are just plain fun. Your finger becomes the stage for dipping ice cream, pouring cream into coffee or twisting noodles on a fork.

The creations come from Sofia Molnar, a Canadian living in Japan. It all began about two years ago when Sofia's mother asked for some Japanese miniatures. Sofia bought some for herself as well, but she wasn't sure what to do with them.

She says, " I love jewelry and especially rings, so I just started playing around. I had no intention of anything.... I was just happy to make things like I used to. And then opening SouZou Creations allowed me to sell the things I liked to make. "The rings are pretty popular. People from at least 16 countries have bought them, and the response has been very positive!"

So go ahead and visit Sophia's site. Get a ring and see for yourself!

Grammar
These playful rings show a great deal of creativity-and are just plain fun.
just plain fun--nothing special, not attractive.
plain picture- plain here is mean clearly or obviously.
These playful rings show a great deal of creativity and are obviously fun.

just plain is to say that really is of something, or emphasize how funny is it.

That movie was funny= That movie was just plain funny.
The idea is ridiculous.= The idea is just plain ridiculous.

Vocabulary Tips
twist (v)-轉,扭,搓,卷,曲解,
*The girl kept twisting her handkerchief because she was really nervous.扭卷手帕
*I tried to twist the valve but it was too tight.
*I don't understand why you always twist my words.曲解我的話
miniature-縮樣,縮小的模型縮小的東西, 迷你型mini-袖珍的,微小的型樣.迷你的.
*Charles bought a model of the London Tower in miniature.
*The miniature golf-course is one of the most popular attractions at the amusement park. 吸引人的遊樂, 遊樂場.
intention-意圖,同意 intend(v)-打算要做某件事
*Albert's intentions were good, but unfortunately he was misunderstood.被誤解了
*The owner of the house has no intention of lowering its price.

Chat Room
ring-戒子
engagement ring-訂婚戒子 engaged-訂婚, The 4th finger on the bride's hand. engagement ring or wedding ring should put on the ring finger.
wedding ring/ wedding band.結婚戒子
band-帶子，帶狀物，較寬的戒子。或樂團。

Japanese Socks

日式襪
Traditional Japanese footwear finds fans around the world by Beth Bowyer Wei
傳統的日式襪在世界各地找到了新的知音

Geisha, traditional Japanese entertainers skilled in music and dancing, move gracefully in platform flip-flops. But how do these ladies protect their feet, especially during cold Japanese winters? The answer is tabi, traditional white, split-toe socks that can be worn with flip-flops. Geisha, however, aren’t the only ones who wear them. Japanese workers have worn heavy-duty tabi for generations. But now this age-old footwear is gathering all kinds of fans. Modern tabi come in a variety of cool colors, patterns and materials.

There are different styles, too, including the "five-fingered sock" that fits the toes like a glove. Both Japanese shops and online stores sell these trendy socks.

Not just for fashion

For the Japanese, feet are important and should be treated with care. Many Japanese, including shiatsu experts, claim that separating the big toe from the second toe increases circulation. Plus, they believe tabi ease pressure caused by walking on sidewalks and standing on trains.

So whether you're looking for fashion, health or comfort, buy a pair of tabi! There are different styles , too, including the "five-fingered sock" that fits the toes like a glove. Both Japanese shops and online stores sell these.

Did you know:
Tabi have inspired some Western fashion designers to create some pretty unique shoes.
The split-toe TABI design can even be found in athletic shoes. For example, Nike sells a split-toe woman's shoe called Air Rift. Daisuke Matsuzaka, the star pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, is a big fan of split-toe socks. He reportedly has given pairs of tabi to his American Teammates.

Gracefully (adv)-move and act nice and beautiful.优雅地。
The ballet dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
heavy-duty (adj)- (1) very serious, (2) something has thick, strong support。 厚重，耐用的。
You cant' cut that wire with small scissors. You'll need a heavy-duty pair to do the job.
*The construction workers need to wear heavy-duty workboots to protect their feet.
* These heavy-duty tires can deal with all kinds of conditions of the road. 应付任何路况。
trendy-in fashion, in style.时尚，时髦，流行的
That trendy coffee shop offers live music on Friday nights.
*She wore a trendy hat to go with her new outfit. 新行头
*Quincy opened a trendy restaurant in L.A.时髦的餐厅。
circulation-Regular exercise helps promote good circulation. 循环，circle圈圈。
*Exercise can improve blood circulation.血液循环
*Make sure there's good circulation of fresh air in the classroom. 新鲜空气的流通。
*This magazine has a circulation of more than two million. 报章，杂志的发行量，超过200万分。
flip-flop (n), 木屐，托板 （也指木屐走路时发出的flip-flop声）shiatsu (n), geisha (n) 藝技
New dress fits you like glove=New dress fits you perfectly. it likes just make for you.

Grammar:
Modern tabi come in a variety of cool colors, patterns and materials.
come in, here is not mean "please, come in."
come in =available
Modern tabi are available in a variety of cool colors, patterns and materials.
This style of jacket comes in three different sizes-small, medium, and large.
Nowadays, cuckoo clocks come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Chat Room
age-old (adj)-things are very old, or long standing. 古老的，古董可以是age-old.
An age-old tradition-一个古老的传统。
old age (adj)- is use only on the living thins. 年老的，年纪老的。 old age dog, old age man.
The man became very wealthy in his old age.老年的时候
aging (adj)- is a whole process of growing old. 衰老，老化。一个小孩不能说是aging，只能用在中年人。

Watches Tell More Than Time

手錶不只能報時
From cool Japanese styles to multi-function models, watches make a statement
by Beth Bowyer Wei 用你所戴的手表来表态

In today's world of cell phones, mini laptops and MP3 players, most people have at least one time-telling tool with them. Since these devices are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman Says a watch is "an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function. " Many young adults agree-and use their cell phones to tell time. Louis Galie, a senior vice president at Timex, said that fewer young people wear watches today than five years ago. As a result, some people claim that the watch industry is at a crossroads.

However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches regain popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality timepiece that doesn't just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers boasted about their products' accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has transformed itself into an accessory business.

And for many today, the image a watch communicates has become more important than the time it tells.

device-machine or a tool use for some purpose. 装置，仪器
With this mobile device, I can listen to music, play games and surf the Internet.
*This special device shows where the patients are located in the hospital.
*The device the doctor put in her chest regulates her heartbeats. 调节
consumers -you use it or buy it, you are a consumer. 消费者，用户
Angry consumers called the store to complain about the damaged products they had purchased.
consume- 消费，消耗
*The rise of oil prices impacts all consumers.
*Consumers should be educated about their rights.
*Consumer spending decreased dramatically last year.
popularity-many people know about it or use it. 受欢迎的，流行。
Social networking websites are increasing in popularity. Even my grandmother uses one!
popular- 受欢迎
*The movie's success boosted the actor's popularity.
*Many companies have started to notice the increasing popularity of organic food.有机食物
accuracy-Some universities don't allow students to use information from wikis because of problems with the sites' accuracy.
function-refer to the job or roll of a person or something.
make a statement--communicate something without word.
crossroads-two streets cross--十字交叉路口。come to a point you need to choice which direction should go.timepiece- a piece of equipment that tell time, watches, clocks are timepieces.
accessory-not essential, not necessary but it does add something to look good or more style on you. Watches are now communicate more than just tell time.

Chat Room

tool- anything help you something. hammer, screwdriver etc help you to do physical work.
-it also can be something that help you to do some particular work.

tools of the trade--专业用的器具。(a group of tool)
are the things you need to use or do a specific job. like hair stylist need a group of
hair tool to cut or style people's hair. 梳子，剪刀等
utensils-- 部插电的厨房用具，刀叉，饭瓢，铲子等。
cooking utensils, eating utensils. tools in kitchen not use electricity.
appliance-- 插电的厨房器具，烤面包机，洗碗机，冰箱等
electrical machine use in the kitchen. tools in kitchen need electricity to make them work.
instrument--很精密细小的 仪器。如外科用的解剖刀（scalpel）
refer to a tool usually is very small but used by a special trained person, such as scalpel.