Unit2
adjust v. change slightly in order to make suitable for a particular purpose or situation
attic n. a space or room under the roof of a house, often used for storing things awfully ad. very
calculate v. find sth. out by using mathematics
code n. a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do
county n.
crinkly a. having many thin folds
dial n. the round part of a clock, watch, machine, etc. having numbers that show that time or measurement
dispute v. question or doubt the truth of sth.
fraction n. a division or a part of a whole number in mathematics
head v. be at the top of
insert v. Put sth. inside or into sth. else
inspector n. an official whose job is to check sth.
loftily ad. in a way to show belief of being better than other people
mechanical a. worked by machines
nonchalantly ad. in a way to behave calmly and seem not to worry or care about anything
punch n. the action of pressing a key or button in order to activate a device or perform an operation
scornful a. Showing great disrespect for sb. or sth.
screen n. the part of a television or computer where the picture or information appears
slot n. an assigned place and time in a sequence or schedule
superior a. thinking oneself better than others
telebook n. a book written for presentation on television
tuck v. put sth. into a small space, esp. in order to protect or hide it
whistle v.make a high or musical sound by blowing air out through one’s lips in no time: very quickly or soon, esp. in a way that is surprising.
send for ask or order sb. to come by sending him/her a message。