Unit Four

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2. stringn. — 1) a series of related or similar events 2) (a) narrow cord used to tie, fasten, etc. Examples • The curious boy asked a string of questions. • The red peppers were all threaded on strings and hung over the door of the house. 短语 a string of 一系列的… a sequence of 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

3. under the sun — (used for giving force to an expression) on the earth; in the world Examples • The boy seems to have an opinion on every subject under the sun. • You cannot detect all the sins under the sun. Translate 她是我在那里最最没有预料会见到的人。 Key She is the last person under the sun I expected to see there. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

4. miraculous wonderful marvellous miraclen. — an unusual and mysterious event that cannot be explained by the laws of nature Examples • The Great Wall is a miracle of architecture. • A car ran over the child, but by a miracle, he was unhurt. 近义词 miracle wonder marvel 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

5. stirn. — (public) excitement Examples • The coming of the queen caused a great stir in the city. • The news caused a stir of interest on the Stock Exchange. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

6. line up — to (cause to) move into a row, side by side or one behind the other Examples • The photographer lined up the family members for a picture. • People were lining up there to get a sample of the new product. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

7. Vatican Vatican is the residence of the pope at Rome. Since 1929, the Vatican City has been an independent state (108.7 acres/44 hectares), with the pope as its absolute ruler. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

8. conferencen. — a meeting for consultation or discussion Examples • I’m attending a conference the whole next week. • The press conferences was immediately held after the peace talk. 常用词组 hold a conference 举行会议 attend a conference 参加会议 conference call 电话会议 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

9. famen. — the condition of being well known and talked about; renown Examples • The writer’s third novel was a hit and his fame soon spread all over the world. • The young politician is anxious for fame, not for the benefits of those people he represents. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

10. controversyn. — (a) fierce argument or disagreement about something, esp. one that is carried on in public Examples • The first cloned sheep gives rise to much controversy. • It’s beyond controversy that the computers can’t really think. Translate The lie detector tests have been the subject of much controversy. Key 测谎试验一直是人颇有争议的题目。 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

11. controversyn. — (a) fierce argument or disagreement about something, esp. one that is carried on in public controversiala. — causing much argument or disagreement Example • This is a controversial book. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

12. represent v. — to act or speak officially for (another person or group of people) Examples • The stars in the flag of the United States represent the States. • Women were poorly represented in the new government. 派生词 representation representative 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

13. Fill in the blank • A person who has been chosen to act in place of one or more others is called ________________. A. representation B. represent C. representative D. presentation C 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

14. treatment n. — 1) medical attention; cure 2) behavior towards somebody Examples • No effective treatment can cure AIDS so far. • The old lady’s treatment to her pet cat is just like the one to her family members. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

15. irrational a. — contrary or opposed to reason rational regular relevant irrational irregular irrelevant Examples • The irrational reaction to the loss of the football game caused serious consequences. • My wife is an irrational consumer — she cannot resist cheap prices and always buys goods we do not need. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

16. deform v. — to spoil the form or appearance of Examples • If the shoes are too tight, they will deform your feet. • Sitting incorrectly for long periods of time can deform your spine. Can you translate the following words into Chinese? form reform transform 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

17. argument n. — disagreement; quarrel Examples • He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night. • A careful argument for extraterrestrial life has been presented. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

18. excessive a. — too much; too great; going beyond what is reasonable or right Examples • Excessive drinking may cause damage on the brain. • An excessive price may affect our market share. Translate 他对服装的兴趣太过分。 Key He takes an excessive interest in clothes. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

19. Raelian — The Raelian Religion, founded by Rael (a French journalist formerly called Claude Vorilhon) in 1973, believes that life on earth was created by extraterrestrials, and supports human cloning. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

20. implant v. — to put something into a living body in a medical operation Examples • It can help a lot for the patients with heart disease to implant a pacemaker. • An animal organ was implanted into the patient’s body. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

21. illegal a. — prohibited by law Examples • Some illegal immigrants risk their lives to get into developed countries. • It’s illegal for teenagers to drink in pubs. Can you find a word with the prefix “il-”? ? References illiterate illogical 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

22. prohibit v. — to forbid, to issue a law against something Examples • Smoking is strictly prohibited in public buildings. • Children under 18 are prohibited from buying cigarettes. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

23. stamp out — to put an end to (usu. something bad) completely Examples • Do you think this new law will stamp out the illegal drugs trade? • This country is making great efforts to stamp out terrorism. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

24. sooner or later — at some time certainly; one day whether soon or (much) later Translate 你如果作弊，迟早总会被发现的。 Key If you cheat, you’ll be found out sooner or later. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

25. go for — to like or be attracted by Examples • Many of her readers go for romance and mystery. • The young tend to go for adventures while the elderly prefer security. Translate 你喜欢现代音乐吗？ Key Do you go for modern music? 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部 More to learn

26. go for — to like or be attracted by go for nothing — to be wasted; have no result go in for — to take part in; enter Example • Several people went in for the race. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

27. embrace v. — to accept (an idea); make use of Examples • Nowadays more and more Westerners embrace oriental culture. • The child is encouraged to embrace every opportunity. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

28. sole a. — being the only one; only Examples • He is the sole owner of the basketball club. • The sole survivor of the accident was found in the water six hours later. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

29. jump the gun — to take action too soon or before the proper time Examples • I know he’s a suspect, but isn’t it jumping the gun a bit to arrest him immediately? • They jumped the gun by rushing out of the classroom before permission had been given. 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

30. instinct a. — (a) natural ability or tendency to act in a certain way, without having to learn or think about it Examples • Birds learn to fly by instinct. • Crying is an instinct in humans. 形近词 distinct extinct adj. 截然不同 adj. 灭绝的 南昌大学 外国语学院大外部

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