大学英语综合教程教案Book 1 Unit 3Word格式文档下载.docx

1、-a likely topic for investigation前景可观的调查主题-likely young men有希望的青年人 II） ad. probably （often preceded by “most”, “more than”, or “very”. You dont use it as an ad. on its own.）可能-It is reported that another sandstorm will very likely come in the next 24 hours.-We will most likely stay home during the S

2、pring Festival.3.privileged: a. （修饰人） having a special advantage有特权的-the privileged classes （those who enjoy the advantages of the best education, of wealth, and secure social position）特权阶级-be privileged to attend the party有幸参加那宴会privilege: I） n. （c） the right or advantage available only to a person

3、, class or rank, or the holder of a certain position, etc特权,特惠-the privileges of birth （e. g., the privileges that come because one is born into a wealthy family 与生俱来的特权（如因生于富家）-enjoy privileges （享受特权或优惠）-grant sb. the privilege of doing sth. II） vt. 给予特权（或优惠）4.minority: n. （c） the smaller number or

4、 part; small racial, religious, etc. group in a community, nation, etc.少数,少数民族, 少数宗教等 -be in a/the minority （be in the smaller of two groups） 于（两个团体中的）较小团体，是少数派minor: a. 1） smaller, less important较小的，次要的-minor repairs小修理-minor injures 轻伤-play a minor part in the play在剧中担任次要角色 2） comparatively unimpo

5、rtant 比较不重要的-the minor planets 小行星-minor poets不太重要的诗人-majority -major5.do without: （及，不及）manage to survive, continue, or succeed although you do not have sth. you need, want, or usu. have没有而设法对付过去;不用,不吃,不要-Youll have to do without your dinner if you dont get back in time.-Can you do without tobacco

6、for a week?-I cant afford a car, so I guess Ill have to do without.6.highly: ad. 1） （多修饰p.p.或adj.） very; to a high level or standard 很，非常; 高度-Mr. Smith was a highly successful salesman.-It seems highly likely that she will take the job.-highly pleased/interesting/enjoyable-The Chinese were a highly

7、civilized people long before Europeans were.-the highly developed industrial life-Most of the people present at the meeting are highly educated women.-The chairman of the department was the most highly paid member of faculty. 2） （和praise, speakof, think of等动词连用） to a high level or standard 很高，高度，很好,

8、 非常-The publishers had praised his novel pretty highly.-I have always thought very highly of him.-Very likely you will disapprove highly of what I have done.-They spoke very highly of him.-I recommend this game highly.7.risky: a. full of danger; full of the possibility of failure, loss, etc.危险的；有风险的

9、8.nasty: a. very unpleasant; dirty; disgusting令人难受的；脏的；令人厌恶的9. brutish: a.野兽般的，野蛮的9.anyway: ad. （used to change the subject of a conversation or to support an idea or argument） anyhow不管怎么说-A: “Ive got a terrible cold.”B: “Have you? Oh, hear. Anyway, so youre no going to go away this weekend?”-We oug

10、ht to spend less on the defense missiles, which I think are pretty useless anyway.-Anyway, I wouldnt let any trouble come to you.-Thats not my fault, anyway.10.put/turn the clock back: return to a situation that used to exist, usually because the present situation is unpleasant把时钟往回拨, 使时间倒转，回溯，倒退，开倒

11、车-The employment bill in which women are not allowed to take jobs will put the clock back fifty years.-Forget all about it and look to the future; you cant turn the clock back.11.cut off: 1） （+sth.） stop providing （sth.）; remove （sth.） by cutting切断，中断；切下，剪下 -Water and electricity supplies in the cit

12、y have been cut off because of the American air attacks.-Their phone has been cut off because they havent paid the bill. 2） （+sb./sth.） 隔绝，挡住-We were cut off by the tide and had to be rescued by boat.-The floods cut us off from out homes.-The woods cut off the view.-The village was cut off by the sn

13、ow for more than a month. 3） （+sb.） 使电话中断-We were cut off in the middle of our （telephone） conversation.-The telephone operator cut us off before we had finished our conversation.13. competition: n.竞争，比赛14. bring about: make （sth.）happen引起，导致，致使-bring about a war/reform/sb.s ruin （引起战争，导致改革，致使某人破产）-

14、Some educators are hoping to bring about major changes in the educational system.15. technology: n. （u） 技术16. moreover: ad. in addition to what has been said; further; beside而且，再者-Local people would like a new road. Moreover, there are good economic reasons for building one.-She saw that there was a

15、 man immediately behind her. Moreover he was observing her strangely.17. inquiring: a. showing an interest in knowing about things 好问的，爱探索的，带有疑问的-an inquiring mind （showing a desire to learn喜爱探讨的精神）-inquiring looks （好奇的表情）-He looked at his father with inquiring eyes.inquire: v. （= enquire）（+sth. （of

16、 sb.）; +about sth.; +wh-clause） ask; seek information by questioning问；询问；查问-inquire a persons name-I rang up to inquire about train times.-inquire what a person wants/where to stay/how to do sth-“Is something wrong?” he inquired.inquire about （sb./sth.）: 问，打听（某事或某人的情况）inquire after （sb./sth.）: ask a

17、bout （sb. health, welfare） 问候-inquire after sbs healthinquire for （sth./sb.）: ask for （goods in a shop）, ask to see （sb.） 查询（商店中的货物）,设法买到；求见某人-inquire for a book in a shop 在一店中查询一书inquire into （sth.）: look into 调查，了解，追究inquire sth. of sb. 向某人问某事18. global: a. worldwide, of the whole earth世界的，全球的19.

18、suppress:vt. keep from appearing; put an end to the activity or existence of 抑制;压制,镇压，取缔，制止-suppress ones feeling/fear/ a laugh/anger-suppress the slave trade （制止奴隶贩卖）-suppress the revolt/rebel/movements20. initiative: n. （u） the ability to make decisions and take action without waiting for sb. to t

19、ell you what to do首/开创精神；主动；进取心-I wish my son would show/have/display a bit more initiative.act/do sth. on ones own initiative: act/do sth. without an order or suggestion from others 主动地做某事-The workers are able to solve the problems on their own initiative.have the initiative: be in the position to

20、make the first move, e.g. in a war处于主动的地位（如在战争中）take the initiative （in doing sth.）: be the first person to take action to improve a situation or relationship, esp. when other people are waiting for sb. else to do sth. 采取初步行动 -Why dont you take the initiative and arrange a meeting? -Dont stand aroun

21、d waiting for someone else to take the initiative?21. inventiveness: n.发明才能，创造力22. slow down: （不及，及） become slower, or make sb. or sth. slower; make slower减慢,（让）某人工作、生活不要过于紧张-It seems likely that the economy will slow down over the next twelve months.-There is no cure for the disease, although drugs

22、 can slow down its rate of development.-The driver slowed the bus down when he saw a boy standing in the road.-If I could find some way of slowing my father down I would; hes taking on far too much work.23. rate: n. （c） 1） the speed at which sth. happens over a period of time速度-walk at a/the rate of

23、 3 miles an hour-The rate at which hair grows can be very slow.-The worlds forests are disappearing at an even faster rate than experts had thought. 2） a certain amount of one thing considered in relation to a unit of another thing 比率;率-the birth/marriage/death/divorce rate -Businesses （商店，商行） are c

24、losing all over that country at a rate of fifty a week.-rate of exchange （relationship between two currencies （两种货币间的兑换率，外汇比价）at any rate: in any case; whatever happens在任何情况下，不管怎样-At any rate, I shall do all I can to help Tom.at this/that rate: if this/that is true, if we may assume that this/that i

25、s the case; if this/that state of affairs continues如果这样的话，如果这样继续下去-At this rate we wont be able to afford a holiday.-At that rate, he ought soon to be here.24. ensure: vt. 1） （+sth.; +that-clause） make sure保证，确保-ensure success/safety-This new treaty will ensure peace.-Come early to ensure that you g

26、et a seat. 2） （+sb. sth.; +sth. to sb.） secure; assure使一定得到-This medicine will ensure you a good nights sleep.-These documents ensure to you the authority you need.ensure （sb.） against sth.: make safe使不受，防止-We ensured （ourselves） against possible disappointment.25. democratic: a. 民主的26. informed: a.

27、 having or showing knowledge; knowledgeable有知 识的，了解情况的；明智的; 见闻广的; 有见识的-an informed mind见闻广博的人-People are much better informed since the advent of the computer.自从电脑问世以来人们的消息灵通得多了。 -informed sources/a well-informed man消息灵通人士-an informed opinion基于可靠信息做出的见解；明达的见解-informed public opinion明达的舆论-the informe

28、d consumer有知识的消费者-Science is now enabling us to make more informed （明智的） choices about how we use common drugs. inform: vt. tell （used in the patterns: inform sb. of/about sth., inform sb. that clause, inform sb.） （It is a fairly formal word. In conversation you usually use tell.） 告诉，通知-They informed us of their arrival