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alpha

n. a measure of opacity.        Opacity being how much of the background can be seen behind a colour.


background: rgba(255,255,0,1);


background: rgba(255,255,0,.5);

The bottom colour code rgba, has an alpha setting of .5

Opacity in Thai is
ความทึบแสง khwaamM theupH saaengR


analyse

V. To examine in detail in order to discover meaning, essential features, etc.
to break down into components or essential features.

วิเคราะห์ wiH khrawH


appraise

V: To estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess.
We had an expert appraise the house before we bought it.

to estimate the nature, quality, importance, etc..
He tried to appraise the poetry of John Updike.

พิจารณา phiH jaaM raH naaM


argue

V: To present reasons for or against a thing.
He argued in favor of capital punishment.

To debate or disagree on the interpretation of evidence.

to contend in oral disagreement; dispute.
The senator argued with the president about the new tax bill.

แย้ง yaaengH
ตอบ dtaawpL
ค้าน khaanH