2016.7.29

2016.7.29

learning the bash shell

　　　redundant　【rɪˈdʌndənt】　

1. repeating something else and therefore unecessary
   - he edited the paper and removed any redundant information or statement.
   - avoid redudant expressions in your writing.
2. used to describe part of a machine, system, etc. that has the same function as another part and that exists so that the entire machine, system, etc. will not fail if the main part fails
   - the design incorporates several redundant features.

　　　imitate　【ˈɪmɪˌtet】　

1. to make or do something the same way as something else
   - their competitor soon imitated the idea.
   - her style has been imitated by many other writers.
2. to do the same thing as someone
   - she's always imitating her older sister.
   - she can imitate the calls of many different birds.

　　　allocate　【ˈæləˌket】　

1. to divide and give out something for a special reason or to particular people, companies, etc.
   - we need to determine the best way to allocate our resources
   - money from the sale of the house was allocated to each of the children.