Assignment of COCA

Possibility

Chinese translation: 可能性

Definition: A thing that may happen or be the case.

Grammar: Noun (plural: possibilities)

Example: There's a great possibility that he might not pass the test.

                他沒通過測試的可能性非常高。

COCA examples:  

1. The possibility exists for AR to provide a more holistic approach to technology education.

2. One possibility is that younger age represents a risk factor because younger persons are more sexually active.

3. The possibility won't go far unless the constructive urgency takes over.

Independence 

Chinese translation: 獨立

Definition: The fact or state of having full control and freedom toward things.

Grammar: Noun

Example: I look forward the day when I gain my independence.

                我期待我自主獨立的那天。

COCA examples:

1. The Scottish national leader Alex Salmond is pushing for a vote that might provide Scotland independence from Britain.

2. Independence Day Festival, July 4, features a parade and fireworks.

3. The King will exchange their approximation of Westerness for national independence and a place among modern nations.

Frustration 

Chinese translation: 挫敗, 挫折, 受挫

Definition: The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something. 

Grammar: Noun

Example: Tears of frustration often is unstoppable.

                挫折的眼淚時常令人無法控制。

COCA examples:

1. There is not a lot of frustration at my workplace.

2. Jacobs says the anger and frustration that fueled the Los Angeles riots still exists in minority communities.

3. But we can choose not to stay in that place of anger, frustration or sorrow.