consist in — have sth. as its chief or only element or feature 在于，存在于
e.g.这计划的好处就在于简单易行。 The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity.
Education does not simply consist in learning a lot of facts.
Unit Two
Unit Two
Intensive Reading
Balances and Imbalances of Power
Para 1
The only check on … forming a league of defense.
The only limitation to the abuse of political power has in every case come from the existence of an opposing power which is equally strong or an alliance of several countries which forms a group of defense.
Para 3
Stability in Europe … would-be hegemon.
Great Britain is willing to give full support to the lesser state or coalition when the balance of power was at risk, resulting from the appearance of a potential hegemon, which contributed to stability in Europe.
The word “associate” has a number of parts of speech. It is used as a vt in the text. It can also be used as in vi, or a n. or an adj.
1). When used as vi, it, similar to the word “join”, means to join in a form a league.
Technically 专门地，技术上地，工艺地
The word “technical” is derived from the word “technique”; while a seemingly alike word “technological” is derived from the word “technology”. “Technical” means having special skill or practical knowledge especially in a mechanical or scientific field or used in or peculiar to a specific field or profession.
2). Another meaning of “see” is to give rise to or be characterized by
e.g. The 1990s saw the best economic performance in the United States in three decades.
e.g. If his health permits, he will ~ in many important business ventures. As vi, it also means to spend time socially 与某人交往或打交道 e.g. She often ~ with her coworkers on weekends.
“See”, when used in the second meaning, is a synonym to “witness”.
e.g. The last decade has witnessed a significant growth in the use of information technology and information systems.
e.g. a technical adviser 技术顾问 technical terminology 专门词汇，技术术语
However, “technological” means relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology or affected by or resulting from scientific and industrial progress.
e.g. technological innovation scientific and technological challenges
See — 1).(here means) to know through firsthand expeome service in the French and Indian War.
e.g. He never hangs out with his ~s in the evening.
2). Used as n., “associate” may mean a person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business. Used in this context, it is a synonym to partner or colleague. 同事，伙伴