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Unit Two

Unit Two . respond v. — to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done. Examples 她用沉默回答他的问题。 . She responded his question with silence. n. response. 形近词：. correspond. More to learn. Try to Guess.

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Unit Two

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  1. Unit Two 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  2. respondv. — to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done Examples • 她用沉默回答他的问题。 She responded his question with silence. n. response 形近词： correspond 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

  3. Try to Guess What is the meaning of correspond in the following sentence? • He corresponds with me regularly. • Does the name on the envelope correspond with the name on the letter inside? Key exchange letters be in agreement 相一致，相符合 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  4. stirv. — 1) 搅拌 2) to rouse Examples • Henry Porter has stirred children’s imagination. • to stir milk into a cake mixture. Translate 他深为这项消息所激动。 Key He was deeply stirred by the news. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  5. intellectn. — 1) the ability to use the power of reason 2) a person of great intellectual ability Examples • Gates is a man noted more for his intellect than his charm. • Maria Gomez, historian, socialist and intellect, has died at the age of eighty-nine. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

  6. intellectn. — 1) the ability to use the power of reason 2) a person of great intellectual ability Compare intelligence n. intelligentadj. — the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations e.g. • intelligence quotient (IQ) • intelligence test 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  7. fool …into … (doing) — deceive somebody into doing something Examples • Tim was fooled into believing that he’d won the lottery. • It was not right for Jean to fool Robert into believing that she was in love with him. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  8. The invisible force that guided the compass needle was evidence to Albert that there was more to our world that meets the eye. visit v. vision: 视力，看见 visiblea. invisiblea. — that can not be seen Examples • 这种飞机雷达无法识别。 is invisible to radar This kind of aircraft . 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

  9. The invisible force that guided the compass needle was evidence to Albert that there was more to our world that meets the eye. invisibility n. Example • His novel focused on the social invisibility of black people. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  10. up to — as a maximum number of amount 多达 Examples • This language lab can hold up to about 40 people. • Up to two hundred people died in the air crash. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  11. methodically ad. — in a very ordered, careful way 有条不紊的 method methodical methodically Examples • Joan methodically put the things into her suitcase. • Could you arrange the files methodically so that it will be convenient when you need them? 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  12. come over — to make a short informal visit Examples • Whenever in trouble she would come over to us for help. • I’ll come over to see you on my next day off. come upon — to meet, find, or discover esp. by chance Examples • Believe it or not, John came upon his wife to be in a flight to China. • I came upon this cool cap in a small store in Paris. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  13. in no way — not at all Examples • Theory can in no way be separated from practice. • Alcohol will in no way ease your miseries. Translate 这些变化绝不是一种进步。 Key The changes are in no way an improvement. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  14. curiosity n. — the desire to know or learn Examples • It is important to develop the natural curiosity of each child. • I’m burning with curiosity ― you must tell me who’s won! curious adj. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  15. insight n. — (the ability to have) a clear, deep understanding of a complicated problem or situation Examples • He was a brilliant actor who brought deep psychological insight to many of his roles. • Professor Becker offered some interesting insights into the human society. Translate He is a person of insight. Key 他是一个有洞察力的人。 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  16. genius n. — 1) great and rare power of thought, skill, or imagination 2) a person of very great ability or very high intelligence Examples • He has a spark of genius that distinguishes him from the other actors. 形近词 generous genuine jealous adj. 真实的, 真正的, 诚恳的 adj. 妒嫉的 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  17. apparently ad. — 1) according to what seems to be true 明显地 2) actually 实际上 Examples • Well, apparently she’s had enough of her major and she’s heading off to finance. • She looks about 12 but apparently she’s 14. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  18. condense v. — to reduce in size Examples • You should rewrite your thesis and condense 120 pages into 50. • All the suggestions put forward will be condensed into a single plan of action. Translate 蒸气接触到冷的表面而凝结成水珠。 Key Steam condenses/is condensed into water when it touches a cold surface. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  19. essence n. — the central or most important quality of a thing 本质，精髓 Examples • The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life. • A sharp rise in income tax is the essence of the new policy. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

  20. essence n. — the central or most important quality of a thing in essence — by nature; essentially Example • He is in essence a fighter, and enjoys competition. 派生词： essential adj. 必要的，必不可少的 essentially adv.主要地 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  21. relate to Examples • Many parents find it hard to relate to their children when they are teenagers. • She cannot relate to the idea of working with computers. relate to — to understand and accept 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  22. come up with — to think of (a plan, reply, etc.); produce Examples • Scientists will have to come up with new methods of increasing the world’s food supply. • Many net service companies haven’t come up with an effective way to bring profits. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

  23. come up with — to think of (a plan, reply, etc.); produce come up against (sb./sth.) — to be faced with or apposed by sb./sth. Example • We expect to come up against a lot of opposition to the scheme. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

  24. come up with — to think of (a plan, reply, etc.); produce come up to (sth.) — 1) to reach up as far as (a specified point) 2) to reach (an acceptable level or standard) Examples • The water came up to my neck. • Their holiday in Korea didn’t come up to expectations. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  25. peak — 1) v. to reach the highest point or level 2) n. the highest point or level Examples • Temperatures have peaked at over 40 ℃. • At the peak of her career she startled us all with a decision to retire. 常见短语 reach a peak 达到顶峰 at the peak of… 在…顶峰时 in the peak season 旺季 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  26. fundamental a. — forming the base, from which everything else originates; more important than anything else Examples • Some understanding of grammar is fundamental to learning a language. • We need to make fundamental changes to the way in which we treat our environment. Translate 空气新鲜是身体健康之必需。 Key Fresh air is fundamental to good health. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  27. spark v. — to be the cause of; lead to Examples • The proposals are expected to spark heated debate. • The writer’s aim was to spark the readers into action. 短语 a spark of 少量，一点点 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  28. persistence n. — the ability of continuing in a course of action or way of behaving Examples • Skill comes only with practice, patience and persistence. • Most financial analysts didn’t foresee the persistence of the recession. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

  29. persistence insistence resistance persistence n. — the ability of continuing in a course of action or way of behaving Try to Guess Do you know the words — “insistence”, “resistance”? Key persist insist resist 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  30. push for — to try very hard to achieve or get 迫切需要 Examples • 我相当缺钱。 I’m rather pushed for cash. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  31. ultimate a. — being or happening at the end of a process or course of action Examples • His ultimate goal as an athlete is to represent his country. 六级真题 • What the correspondent sent us is annews report. We can depend on it. A. evident B. authentic C. ultimate D. immediate B 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  32. zoomv. — 1) to move quickly 2) (costs, sales etc.) increase suddenly and quickly Examples • They got into the car and zoomed off. 这个公司的销售额从110万美元急剧上升到1600万美元。 zoomed from $11 million to $160 million The company’s sales . 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

  33. zoomv. — 1) to move quickly 2) (costs, sales etc.) increase suddenly and quickly Look at the tool bar from a software and try to guess what the circled icons mean. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  34. groundbreakinga. — original and important; showing a new way of doing or thinking about things break ground 开始新的事业，作出新的发现 He has broken new ground in this field. Example • This groundbreaking work changed the way historians looked at slavery. 类似构词 record-breaking adj. 破纪录的 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  35. femto-chemistrya. — the study of chemical reactions using ultra-short bursts of laser light. (超微化学) femto- 千万亿分之一 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  36. investigationn. — an act to try to find out more information about investigate v. 调查， 审查 Examples • The official has been notified that he is under investigation for corruption. • The owner of the burnt building is subject to investigation. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  37. probev. — to search or examine Examples • The more they probed into his background, the more suspicious they became. • The article probes the mysteries of the sudden disappearance of dinosaurs. Translate 她想深入地了解他的思想，好知道他在想什么。 Key She tried to probe his mind to find out what he was thinking. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  38. alumnusn. 男毕业生, 男校友 — male former student of a school, college or university More you want to know Do you know what “alma mater” is? Key university or school at which one was or is being taught 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  39. tumultuousa. — very noisy and disorderly Examples • The champion received a tumultuous welcome from thousands of his fans. • Delegates greeted the news with tumultuous applause. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  40. bring in — to cause to come in; introduce Examples • The new product has brought in $400,000 for the company this year. • Up-to-date electronic devices have been brought in to control all the traffic lights of this city. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

  41. bring in — to cause to come in; introduce bring about — to cause bring forward — to raise for discussion bring up — to educate, look after Complete the following sentences with the phrases above. • Is there anything else which anyone wishes to bring ________ for us to discuss. • The government brings ______ a new law to limit the number of foreign workers. • What do you think brought _____ his sudden change? • Did you grandparents bring you _____ after your parents’ death? forward in about up 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  42. forefrontn. — the most forward position; leading position Examples • The pension issue was not at the forefront of his mind. 类似合成词 fore- 在前部的, 以前的 forehead, foreground(前景, 最显著的位置) forecast (v./n. 预测) 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  43. arenan. 竞技场，活动场所 — a place of great activity, esp. of competition of fighting Examples • a dance arena 舞场 • the political arena 政治舞台 Examples • Our university debate team has entered the arena for the champion. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  44. tenuren. — 1) the right to keep a job until retirement 终身任职权 2) the act, fact, or condition of holding something in one’s possession 占有，任期 Examples • She is one of the few lecturers granted tenure on the faculty. • Example: During his tenure as CEO, the company lost 20% of his previous market. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

  45. prestigiousa. with respect that results from good reputation 有声望的 Examples • MIT is one of the best equipped and most prestigious universities in the world. • This company is located in a very prestigious position in the best part of town. prestige n. 威望，声望 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  46. turn out — to prove (eventually) to be Examples • The discovery of how bronze is made was probably accidental, but it turned out to be an important event. • The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected. Translate 这工作结果比我们想的要难。 Key The job turned out to be harder than we thought. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  47. handful n. — a small number of people or things Examples • There’s only a handful of doctors in the country who can do such an eye operation as this. • All the influential figures had been invited to the party, but only a handful turned up. 类似构词 • Mouthful • Houseful … 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  48. Climate Classification Mediterranean climate — Caltech is located in Pasadena, California. This region is characterized by a climate with dry summers and warm, dry winters, which is typical of the Mediterranean climate. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  49. look forward to (+ n. / doing) — to expect with pleasure Examples • Little Emily is looking forward to leaving the hospital wards for a holiday. • I hate leaving my hometown, but I have been looking forward to this chance in my career for many years. Make a sentence by using “look forward to” ? 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

  50. breakthrough n.突破 — (the making of) an important advance or discovery Examples • Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for the disease. • A major breakthrough in negotiations was achieved a few hours ago. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

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