DIY- Do-It-Yourself
I went to a DIY store and bought the materials to build a bed.
DJ- Disc Jockey
My cousin worked in the summer as a disc jockey while he was going to university.
DNA- Deoxyribonucleic Acid - main constituent of the chromosomes of all organisms
The large university project has spent a lot of money in the study of DNA.
DUI- Driving Under the Influence
The man was sent to jail for several months on a charge of DUI.
ECG- Electrocardiogram - an electronic test of a person's heart
My father was asked to take an ECG test by his doctor.
eg- Exempli Gratia - Latin for example
The company has hundreds of small factories around the world - eg Italy, Mexico, Thailand and Korea.
ER- Emergency Room - the place in a hospital which deals with emergency situations
The victims of the accident were quickly taken to the ER.
ESL- English as a Second Language
The ESL classes at the college have been held for almost ten years now.
ESP- Extrasensory Perception
The movie was about a small boy who had the ability of ESP.
ETA- Estimated Time of Arrival
What will your ETA be when you return home next month? |
发表于 2004-4-12 20:59:55
