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Compound Adjectives

Compound Adjectives . 1. N-p.p. a candle-lit dinner a profit-oriented society vacuum-sealed containers a government-owned factory a custom-built suite a conscience-stricken fugitive a tongue-tied politician the crisis-induced cuts in education budgets t he snow-covered mountain

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Compound Adjectives

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  1. Compound Adjectives

  2. 1. N-p.p. • a candle-lit dinner • a profit-oriented society • vacuum-sealed containers • a government-owned factory • a custom-built suite • a conscience-stricken fugitive • a tongue-tied politician • the crisis-induced cuts in education budgets • the snow-covered mountain • an adventure-packed journey

  3. 2. N-Ving • a heart-breaking dandy • an English-speaking country • a home-loving man • a trouble-making boy • the mouth-watering dish • the thirst-quenching beer • a thought-provoking question • an energy-consuming machine • self-fulfilling prophecies • the ear-deafening noise • a life-threatening action

  4. 3. Adv.-p.p. • the most widely-read journal • frequent-asked questions • a well-informed CEO • a carefully-proofread dissertation • a heavily-defended bunker • a half-starved young man • a high-priced call girl • drug-related crimes • highly-motivated learners

  5. 4. Adv.-Ving • the best-selling novel • the rapidly-moving comet • a long-lasting marriage • a long-suffering parent • a never-ending conversation • an out-going girl • the constantly-changing policy • the long-existing low-rent welfare housing

  6. 5. Adj.-Ving (連綴動詞) • the stinky-smelling tofu • the weird-sounding idea • the fresh-smelling deodorant • anice-looking young man • a bored-looking celebrity endorsed a product on TV that nobody really believed he used. • the sweet-tasting fish

  7. 6. Adj.-Ned (具 . . . 特徵) • a sharp-tongued critic • a bleary-eyed office lady • a cool-headed captain • an absent-minded college student • like-minded friends • a mean-spirited man • that was very public-spirited of you! • a quick-witted student/response • a slow-paced life • fresh-faced children

  8. 7. Adj.-p.p. • the green-painted villa • ready-made pastry/pizzas/garments • the long-forgotten legend

  9. 8. More than two words • a hit-and-run driver • a true-to-life story • a down-to-earthmanager • a free-and-easy relationship • a life-and-death issue • a tit-for-tat strategy • a thirty-year-something professor • a not-to-be-missed opportunity • write an  honest-to-God story • an up-and-coming singer • an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; • a direct, straight-to-the–heart-of-the-matter statement • a take-it-or-leave-it deal

  10. For your reference • http://elisaenglish.pixnet.net/blog/post/639454-compound-adjectives • http://englishwizard.mysinablog.com/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=2571341

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