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1、B1U2Text VocPreview 练习Unit 2 Freshman YearText All Grown Up and Still in TowPart 1: Key Words & Expressions （所列的全部是四级积极词汇和词组）Directions: The following words and expressions of the text are all active ones according to CET-4 VOC LIST. Please fill in the form after you have previewed the text. 1.refle

2、ct v. think seriously; give back an image of; show派生词 ( reflex ) n. Synonym（SYN. 同义词）: consider, contemplate, deliberate, mirror, ponder, thinkCollocation （COL. 搭配）: reflect on/upon somethingExample （E.G.举例） / Translation （TRA. 翻译 ）The statistics reflect a change in peoples spending habits. 这些统计数据显示

3、出人们的消费习惯发生了变化。He had time to reflect on his successes and failures.他有时间反思他的成功和失败。The stories in the TV series are based on real people and incidents, so that they reflect the experiences of ordinary people.电视剧中的故事是基于真实的人和事件的，以反映普通人的经历。In other words, use your down time to reflect on why you work,wha

4、t is really important, and how you can get more enjoyment out of the job. 换句话说，用你停工的时间去反思你为什么工作，什么是真正重要的，你该如何在工作中得到更多的乐趣。The growth of Shanghai reflects the great changes that have taken place in China.上海的发展，从一个侧面反映了中国所发生的巨大变化。2. combine v. cause (things) to join or mix together to form a whole ( co

5、mbintion ) n. SYN. blend, connect, fuse, join, mix, unite COL. combine with sth, combine A and B, combine A with B TRA. Under the agreement, Fangda and Qiyuan will retain their own names and brands, but will combine their resources.根据协议，方达和启元两家(事务所) 均保留各自独立名称和独立品牌，但会结合双方的资源。They are combined with du

6、st particles to form a huge cloud.它们与尘埃粒子结合形成巨大的云。The price of many of the things we eat for breakfast is going up. There are tangible direct reasons for this, such as a virus that has killed millions of pigs in the U.S. Other reasons, will combine to make breakfast prices harder to digest.我们当作早餐吃的许

7、多东西价格正在上升。有的是直接原因，比如病毒造成美国数以百万计的猪死亡。其他原因，加起来会使早餐价格更难以消化。The Times Higher Education also noted that Chinas lower tuition fees, plentiful scholarship opportunities and the rise of joint venture universities all combine to help attract students.泰晤士高等教育也指出，中国降低的学费、充足的奖学金机会和合资大学的崛起都有助于吸引学生。Lu Xin, vice-m

8、inister of education, said China will combine the current vocational training system with academic higher education and establish different models for each in the National College Entrance Examination, or gaokao.教育部副部长鲁昕表示，我国将把现行的职业培训体系与学术高等教育结合起来，并分别建立不同的高考模式。3. inevitable adj. impossible to avoid

9、or prevent (inevitability) n. SYN. certain; doomed; fated; inescapable; sure; unavoidable TRA. To accept the inevitable 承受不可避免的事物 The inevitable outcome 必然结果Officials say wait times are inevitable as traveler increases during the summer and that it wont take short cuts in its screening process that

10、could make passengers less safe.官员们表示，随着夏季旅行者的增加，等待时间是不可避免的。而且，为了美国人民的安全，检查过程不会走捷径。4. embarrassed adj. shy, awkward or ashamed, especially in a social situation ( embarrassen ) n. ( embarrass ) v. SYN. uncomfortable, awkward, sheepish, red-faced COL. very/deeply/highly/acutely embarrassed; embarrass

11、ed smile/laugh/grin; be embarrassed about something; feel embarrassed at something; financially embarrassed =having no money or having debts; be embarrassed to do something; TRA. Traveling the globe can be a behavioral minefield, even when you have the best intention. Everything from greeting to eat

12、ing can be an opportunity to do the wrong thing, and not only embarrass yourself, but offend your host countrymen. 环游地球可能是一个行为雷区，即使你有最好的意图。 从打招呼到吃饭，每件事都可以成为做错事的机会，不仅让自己难堪，而且冒犯了你的东道国。My most embarrassing moment happened when I was sitting at a table with my friends eating lunch.我最尴尬的时刻是有次和朋友们坐一起吃午饭的时

13、候。I was embarrassed by his comments about my clothes.他评论我的衣服使我很尴尬。5. accompany v.(fml) go with (someone) to a place or event; be present or occur with sth; to play a musical instrument, especially a piano, while sb else sings or plays the main tune (company) n. SYN. go with, be present with, happen

14、or appear with something else, attend, escort (Attend implies going along with, usually to render service or perform duties. To escort is to accompany in order to protect, guard, honor, or show courtesy.) COL. accompany sth (by/with sth), accompany someone (at/on something) TRA. I must ask you accom

15、pany me to the police station.我得要求你陪我去一趟警察分局。strong winds accompanied by heavy rain 狂风夹着暴雨Each application should be accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope.每一份申请都应附有一个加盖邮票的地址信封。The singer was accompanied at/on the piano by her sister.那位演唱者的姐姐用钢琴给她伴奏。6. crush v. to press or squeeze sth so hard t

16、hat it is damaged or injured, or loses its shape; to use violent methods to defeat people who are opposing you; to destroy sbs confidence or happinessSYN. compress, conquer, press, squeezeCOL. crush (sb/sth) into/past/through sth; crushed by TRA. crush ones hope 希望破灭a crushing defeat, blow 惨重的失败 打击Wine is ma