2016.8.10
learning python
protocol 【ˈproʊtəkɔ:l】
- a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situation
- the soldier's actions constitute a breach of military protocol.
- what is the proper protocol for declining a job offer.- a plan for a scientific experiment or for medical treatment
- an experimental protocol- an established method for connecting computers so that they can exchange information
- a document that describes the details of a treaty or formal agreement betweem countries
generalize 【ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪz】
- to form a general principle or opinion after considering only a small number of facts or examples
- she has a tendency to generalize from her husband to all men.- to make a general statement about the whole of a group or thing
- it is difficult to generalize about the kind of people who come on these courses.- to say that an idea, result etc is related to a larger group
- can we generalize this principle.
trick 【trɪk】
- an action that is meant to deceive someone
- it was a trick to persuade her to give him money.
- he didn't really lose his wallet —— that was a dirty trick.- something done to surprise or confuse someone and to make other people laugh
- he played a trick on me.
- she enjoys playing tricks on her friends.- something that makes things appear to be difficult from the way they really are
- after walking for hours in the hot sun, his mind began playing tricks on him.
- at first he thought someone was coming towards him, but it was just a trick of the light.- do the trick: if something does the trick, it solves a problem or provides what is needed to get a good result
- a bit more flour should do the trick.- a skilful set of actions that seem like magic, done to entertain people
- my uncle was always showing me card tricks when i was a kid.- clever method: a way of doing something that works very well but may not be easy to notice
- the trick is to bend your knees as you catch the ball.
- the sales man who knew all the tricks of the trade.