[英文筆記] bbc 6 Minute English - Scott of the Antarctic

bbc 6 minute - Scott of the Antarctic  2012/2/8

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• epic journey - a trip that is very ambitious and long
• epic - very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale),  "an epic voyage"
  • Synonyms - heroic,  larger-than-life
• expedition - an organised journey or voyage with a specific purpose ex: a polar expedition.
• expedite - speed up
• voyage
• endure v. - Synonyms - tolerate, stand, suffer
• endeavor - to make a great effort; a conscientious or concerted effort toward an end; an earnest attempt
• pitch darkness ==  pitch black  - without any daylight
• a balaclava  - 只露眼睛的頭套
• extraordinary