15/4/2008

1.prejudice  ：A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
   --The fact that the policeman was prejudiced against foreigners could be recorded in official files. (新概念3-53 In the Public Interest)
   --Pride and Prejudice:傲慢与偏见

2.partiality :An inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
   --had a partiality for cats.

3.predisposition:The state of being predisposed。
    --These findings suggest that some people are born with a predisposition to cigarette addiction and helps explain why quitting for some is practically。。。

4.ascertain :Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
   --assure,find out,ensure
   --The Lawyer ascertained that a policeman has indeed dealt roughly with foreigners on some occasions.

5.lodge :
    1）Be a lodger; stay temporarily
         Where did you lodge in Paris?
     2)providing housing for
        We're lodging three foreign students this semester.
     3)Fix, put, force ,implant
        lodge a bullet on the table.

6.prosecute；起诉，告发
   Witness for the Prosecution 控方证人
   --If any further complaint lodged against  him, he would be prosecuted.

7.grievance ：A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation。愤恨，委屈，不平