Unit11.在一个充斥着错误信息的世界(a formidable challenge, identify) In a world full of misinformat ion it is a formidable challenge for the students to learn to identify the true, the beautiful, and the good2.任何形式的登山运动(mountaineering)(inherent)Any form of mountaineering has its inherent d anger .After all ，it is an advantage sport3.那所大学将在一定程度上允许针对个人的授课(tailored to) The university will permit a degree of individual instruction and the students may receive a curriculum tailored to their needs, learning style and pace4.据说对学习过程的基因基础的(the understanding of the genetic basis of learning, doomed to) It is said that the understanding of the genetic basis of learning will tell us which youngsters are likely to advance quickly and which ones seem doomed to difficult school experience5.据报道，在加拿大几乎有数以千(literally） It has been reported that in Canada literally thousands of lakes and rivers are no longer able to support fish or plants6.在文化普及率相对高的国家中(literacy rate) In countries with relatively high literacy rates, bo oks play an impor tant part in enriching people’s lives7.政府干预的实质向来都是限制和歪(distort) The essence of government intervention has beento limit and distort competition rather than to encourage it8. 中国人民所从事的伟大改革事业是(without precedent in history)The great cause of reform being carried out by Chinese people is without precedent in history9.模拟考试训练不得推迟到临(simulated examination) Practice in simulated examination conditions must not be delayed until close to the examination time10.人们发现，在那个森林（hunt down）People have found that the lions and wolves in theforest often hunt down live animals by cooperative efforts1. 在那场战斗中，由于食物严重短缺(perish from)During that battle a large number of men perished from hunger and thirst due to the severe shortage of food2. 本项研究进一步(originate in)This research project has further proved that fireworks have originated in china3. 他很想亲自到那里查看一(be tempted )He is tempted to go there in person and check out how the accident happened4. 目前人类还没有找到有效的办法治（afflict）At present, people have not found an effectiveway to cure this disease, which is still afflicting old people5. 承包商必须遵（contractor, adhere to）The contractor must adhere to the contract and complete the important project on time6. 通过坚持不懈(persistent)With persistent efforts, they finally settled the dispute between thetwo regions7.如果乙方不能够(terminate)If Party B fails in delivering goods at a given time, Party A is entitled to terminate the contract and claim for any loss.8. 获得发明专利权通常(patent)It usually takes a week to patent one’s invention9. 一个聪明的政治家完(manipulate)A clever politician knows well how to manipulate the public opinion and take advantage of his supporters10.随着干燥季节的持（diminish） The amount of water in the rivers and lakes will diminishas the dry season continues1. 像所说明的一样,(as such)As such, the event evoked curiosity and awe in most of us.2.促销手段要取得良好效果(be consistent with) The techniques of sales promotion, to work w ell, must gain the trust of middlemen in business as consumers. At the same time, they should be consistent with the local preference and customs3. 为了使这一新产(launch; give away)To launch this new product into the European market,the company gave away 10000 free samples for the local consumers to try4. 随着生活水平的提(pastime)As their life has been bettered, going on tours out in the holidays has become a fashionable pastime for quite a few people5. 发动这场战争实际（in nature）The purpose of waging the war is, in nature, to control theoil resources in the area6. 某一产品首次进入一个市场时（be effective in）Sales promotion is effective in helping consumers become acquainted with a new product when it is first introduced to a market7. 新一届政府认识（in conjunction with）The new administration has realized that economic r eforms must be deepened in conjunction with effective measures taken to ensure the basic condi tions of employment and daily life for those poor people8. 为了实现本年度的销售目标(towards the objective; enlighten ... about)Towards its sales obj ective this year, the company offered a training course to enlighten consumers about its latest products9. 为有效地提高劳(bring in)To effectively raise our productively, we should bring in advancedmanagement experience from other countries10.吴教授的讲座使同学们熟悉(acquaint sb. with sth.) Professor Wu’s lecture helped the stude nts become acquainted with the use of this software product. It also gave them an idea of software development1. 生活贫困的人往往体（inherent virtue）Those who lead a miserable life often fail to recognize the inherent virtue of in earning and sustaining their dignity2. 随着生活的改善（dilute）With the life bettered and levels of education higher, the work ethic is diluted now3. 年轻的一代很难理解他（concern）The young generation has much difficulty understandingwhy their ancestors had to focus their minds upon work as the central concern of existence4. 马斯洛认为（position）According to Maslow, different classes and ethnic groups are positioned at different stages in the work hierarchy5. 发展中国家许（flock）In developing countries, many talented young intellectuals flock in droves to America which forms the so-called brain drain6. 如果一个国家易受高（prone to）If a country is prone to high inflation, then its currency will have to be devalued to maintain the price competitiveness of its exports7. 一位社会学家认为，劳动是人们建立相互（perform the function of）One expert in sociology believes that work is a mean for people to build relationships. In that sense, the workplace performs the function of community8. “实现自我”的愿望。