2016.8.10

2016.8.10

learning python

　　　protocol　【ˈproʊtəkɔ:l】　

1. 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.
2. a plan for a scientific experiment or for medical treatment
   - an experimental protocol
3. an established method for connecting computers so that they can exchange information
4. a document that describes the details of a treaty or formal agreement betweem countries

　　　generalize　【ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪz】　

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. to say that an idea, result etc is related to a larger group
   - can we generalize this principle.

　　　trick　【trɪk】　

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.