2022-09

pan: a container made of metal and used for cooking methods that apply high heat to produce browning, like reducing, sautéing, searing, or frying . Ex: heat the olive oil in a pan

pot: a container, typically rounded or cylindrical and of ceramic ware or metal, used for simmering or boiling liquids that . Ex: clay pots for keeping water cool in summer

pot vs pan

• A pot has tall sides and two loop handles and are used for simmering or boiling liquids that completely cover ingredients to cook from all sides

• A pan is shallow with one long handle, and are used for cooking methods that apply high heat to produce browning, like reducing, sauteing, searing, or frying. 

Barrow: a two-wheeled handcart used especially by street vendors. Ex: "they sell fruit from market barrows"

burner: an apparatus in which a substance is heated. 

• apparatus /ˌapəˈreɪtəs/: the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose. 

burner<->stove: Burners are the parts of the stove that make heat. The stove normally has 2 or 3 burners.

mallet <-> hammer: Mallets are usually made from rubber or wood, while hammer is made from metal

ergonomics /ˌəːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ : the study of people's efficiency in their working environment.

• ergon-:  work or labor

• -nomos: natural laws

tape measure vs meter ruler

• The tape measure： made of metal, etc., 

• the meter ruler：  made of wood or plastic. 

bolt 螺栓  vs  nut 螺母

bolt: 

• vt: fasten (a door or window) with a bar that slides into a socket. Ex: "all the doors were locked and bolted"

• noun: a bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window. 

cargo: goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle. Ex: "transportation of bulk cargo"

Slot Head: flat head   Ex: Straight-Slot Head Set Screw 

Torx is the trademark for a type of screw head . 

Torx scewdriver is characterized by a distinct, 6-point star-shaped pattern and is often called a ‘star screw’ that requires a ‘star screwdriver’ with a ‘star bit’ to tighten and untighten them.  

Phillips head screwdriver: a head with pointed edges in the shape of a cross, which fit neatly into the cross slots of a Phillips screw 

Closet:  a tall cupboard or wardrobe with a door, used for storage. 

chandelier /ˌʃandəˈlɪə/ : a large, decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs or candles. 

pitcher: a large jug. 

buffet: 1) a room or counter in a station, hotel, or other public building selling light meals or snacks.   2) a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves. 

Side plates are used to serve side courses like bread, cookies, and fruits and keep the meals clutter-free 

• clutter: cover or fill (something) with an untidy collection of things. 

saucer <-> plate

• saucer is a small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch drips 

• plate is a flat dish from which food is served or eaten 

brothel /ˈbrɒθ(ə)l/ :  a house where men visit prostitutes. 妓院

I'm always directional dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ 

esophagus /ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ : a hollow, muscular tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach.  

"he enjoyed flirting and foreplay": sexual activity that precedes intercourse.

stove: an apparatus for cooking or heating that operates by burning fuel or using electricity.

pin: a thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used for fastening pieces of cloth, paper, etc.

We must have the tenacity to stomach this and stay the course before the benefits of Healthier SG kick in at a later stage :  the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip. 

To tackle the high bills, the government introduced a legislation allowing landlords to provide renters with a $456 (£400) discount October onwards

rent vs Lease

rent: [v] pay someone for the use of (something, typically property, land, or a car) in short time (like in months).  Ex: "they rented a house together in Sussex"  ？？租

• Tenant rent a house from landlord, ie, landlord rent out a house to lanload

• its parties:  landlord and tenant

lease: [v] grant (property) on lease in long time (like in years); let. "she leased the site to a local company"    ？？出租

• its parties: lessor and lessee

landlord rent out  a house to tenant = lessor lease a house to lessee

renters : 承租人，租房人   <-> landlord

       rent = let: When you rent out your house to somebody else, you are letting it. 

You can rent out your house to a tenant, who in turn rents your house. However, you can let your house to a tenant, but the tenant does not “let” the house from you. The term “let” is a verb that can be performed only by the landlord and not the tenant. 

renter == tenant = lessee 

      rentee  ≈ landlord = lessor

• A landlord is the owner of a house, apartment, condominium, land, or real estate which is rented or leased to an individual or business, who is called a tenant (also a lessee or renter)  屋主

• tenant:  One who pays a fee (rent) in return for the use of land, buildings, or other property owned by others. 租客

Note: tenant and renter are basic interchangeable, But leases and statutes and courts will almost always use the term tenant since Tennant is a little legalistic, such as a "Landlord/tenant agreement".  

• renter is one who rents property from another.  租客 

• rentee is one who rents (property, etc)  出租（财产等）的人

Whereas a leasing remains valid for the period specified in a formal agreement (typically one year), a rental agreement could cover a short-term period for month-to-month stays or vacation rentals. 

"we all walk a certain amount every day even if we are sedentary": /ˈsɛd(ə)nt(ə)ri/  (of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.