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新世界大学英语2 unit 2Reading_across_cultures
翻译 反义词
impatience
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strategy
释义
n. [C] a plan or method for achieving something
策略,对策
例句
Scientists are looking for cheaper strategies to reduce carbon dioxide.
Vocabulary
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1. recreation 2. intense 3. simplicity 4. patience 5. strategy 6. contemporary 7. aggressive
8. plot 9. speculate 10. occupy 11. sophisticated 12. violence 13. suburb 14. accuracy
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recreation
释义
n. [C] an activity that you do for enjoyment 消遣
例句
Reading and walking are his favorite forms of recreation.
读书和散步是他最喜欢的休闲方式。
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Shopping seems to be her only form of recreation.
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Very intense exercise may actually be bad for you.
非常剧烈的锻炼实际上可能对你有害。
The military on both sides are involved in intense activity.
双方武装力量都在紧张活动。
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留给观众去猜想的是英雄回来之后将会怎样。
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He often speculates about what a married life would be like.
他常揣测婚姻生活会是什么样子。
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occupy
释义
vt. if something occupies a space or a period of
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simplicity
释义
n. [U] the quality of being simple 简朴;朴素
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The design was beautiful in its simplicity.
这个设计美在简洁。
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Don't be fooled by the music's apparent simplicity.
Their impact on contemporary society is enormous and unprecedented.
他们对现代社会的影响是巨大的和空前的。
真题
In my opinion, he’s by far the most imaginative of all the contemporary poets. (Jun. 2002, CET4, Vocabulary and Structure)
Wildlife photography requires a lot of patience.
翻译
Hale Waihona Puke 例句拍摄野生动物需要很大的耐性。
You need a lot of patience and understanding to be a good parent.
要当一名好家长,你需要极富耐性,且通情达理。
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He plotted the murder of his opponent.
他策划了杀害其对手的谋杀案。
He fired all those accused of plotting against him.
他把所有被控密谋反对他的人都解雇了。
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speculate
a. modern or relating to the present time 当代的
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She writes a lot of contemporary music for people like Whitney Houston.
她给像惠特尼·休斯敦这样的人写了很多现代音乐作品。
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Reading across cultures
Leading-in Reading comprehension Vocabulary Discussion Cultural awareness
Leading-in
Discussion on sports
Work in groups and discuss: What sports are they? What do you know about them?
商业摄影占去了他大量的时间。
真题
Their classification and analysis occupied scientists for years and led to a five-volume report, the last volume being published in 1895. (Jan. 1990, CET4, Reading Comprehension)
好斗行为是情感上苦闷的一种表现。
Bailey became increasingly questioning of the witness.
贝利在询问证人时越来越咄咄逼人。
aggressive
in
his
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plot
释义
vt. to secretly plan to do something 暗地里计划
很多人在市中心工作却住在郊区。
The middle-class suburbs are growing fast.
中产阶级居住的郊区正在快速发展。
真题
Ever since the family moved to the suburbs last year, they have been enjoying better health. (Jan. 1991, CET4, Vocabulary and Structure )
time, it is present in it or fills it 占(空间或一段时
间)
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The park occupies a third of the city.
公园占了那个城市三分之一的面积。
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Commercial photography occupied much of his time.
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suburb
释义
n. [C] an area or town near a large city but away
from its centre 城郊;近郊
例句
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Many people work in the centre but live in the suburbs.
科学家们正在寻找更廉价的减少二氧化碳的方法。
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The council is drawing up a strategy to meet the needs of the homeless.
委员会正在制定一种策略,旨在满足无家可归的人的需求。
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contemporary
释义
Which sports do you enjoying watching and playing? And why?
Reading comprehension
Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. What are the national sports of the US? There are three: baseball, football and basketball. 2. What is characteristic of baseball? It is a relaxed game which needs patience to play and watch. 3. Why is football like a war game? It is aggressive and requires strategy and planning. 4. Who plays golf and tennis? Rich people. 5. Who likes auto racing? Middle Americans, as a contrast with their normally quiet lives. 6. Where is basketball played? Everywhere, but it is particularly important in the inner cities.
就防御的观点来说,我们需要购买更多精密的武器。
Even the most sophisticated computer is really only a large,well-organized volume of bits.
即使是最复杂的计算机,事实上也仅仅是一个大型的有良好组织 的比特流。
真题
The British in particular are becoming more sophisticated and creative. (Jun. 1999, CET4, Reading Comprehension)