1A1、可以说，生命的整体意义在于追求美好的生活。
so to speak lies in / is involved in in the pursuit ofThe whole of life, so to speak, is involved in the pursuit of the good life.2、很难想象没有电和其他现代便利设施的日子怎么过。
conceive of modern conveniencesIt is hard to conceive of living without electricity and other modern conveniences.3、他毕生致力于为他的祖国寻找合适的建筑风格，这种风格既具有现实意义，又能融入社会。
dedicate…to be integral toHe dedicated his life to trying to find an appropriate architecture for his country which was realistic and integral to that society.4、他还着重强调了人们玩电脑成瘾所造成的众所周知的危险。
highlight / emphasize addicted to the well-known dangersHe also highlighted the well-known dangers of people becoming addicted to computers.5、但是，在经过这场种族暴乱之后，种族关系成为国家既要迎合又要管制的对象。
race riot cater for take control ofBut after the race riot it was seen as something that the state would have both to cater for and to take control of.6、看到窗内的情形，他不知所措，甚至大为震惊。
perplexed/ be at a loss shockedHe appeared to be very perplexed, and more than a little shocked, by what he saw in the window.7、对于自己新近的提职，彼得沉思了一会儿。
recent promotion/ newly elevated status contemplate for a while / for a moment or twoFor a moment or two Peter contemplated his newly elevated status.8、与乡村相比，大城市的一个优势在于拥有众多的影院和其他娱乐活动。
diversionsOne of the advantages of big cities over the countryside is that big cities have lots of cinemas and many other diversions.9、任凭想象力驰骋，我也无法预知原来有如此美好的生活等待着我。
in my wildest imagination foreseeIn my wildest imagination, I could not have foreseen such a wonderful life lay before me. 10、就学术成就而言，我从来没有失败过，将来一定会取得成功。
in terms of make itIn terms of academic achievement, I was never a failure, and will definitely make it in the future.2单元A1、读完这篇文章，老师又给我们布置了短文写作的任务。
（to assign）When we finished reading the article, the teacher assigned us the task of writing a short/concise essay.2、下了一天的雨，几束隐约的阳光使阴暗的下午明亮起来。
（a few gleams of 、faint、gloomy ）After raining for a whole day, a few faint gleams of sunshine lit up the gloomy afternoon.3、我写此文是为了向我最崇敬的老师表达我的敬意，是她使我走上了写作的道路。
to pay tribute to sb. to send sb. on the path of doing sth.I wrote this article to pay tribute to my most respectable teacher, who set me on the path ofwritin.4、老师大声说，这是一篇扣人心弦的战争报道，我们大家都应该喜欢读它。
gripping、a narrative/ reportThe teacher said loudly that it was a gripping narrative about the war, and that all of us should enjoy reading it.5、当我们提出这个建议时，他热切地希望马上将建议付诸实施。
to put forward to apply; to put into practice; to carry out be enthusiastic forWhen we put forward the suggestion he was enthusiastic for its immediate application.6、他说日落时变化多端的色彩使他看得入迷，所以他总是花些时间看日落。
to fascinateHe said that he was fascinated by the changing colors of the setting sun, so he always spent some time watching it.7、政府权力影响我们生活的每个方面，“从摇篮到坟墓”。
facet cradleGovernment power influences every facet of our lives, "from the cradle to the grave".8、非法移民一般都是通过船只偷渡入境的。
Immigrants、be smuggled into a countryIllegal immigrants are usually smuggled into a country by ship.9、路边的广告有时会分散驾驶员的注意力，导致交通事故的发生。
to distractAdvertisements on the side of the road sometimes distract drivers' attention, causing traffic accidents.10、我设法靠奖学金和兼职筹措了大学4年的学费。
tuitionI managed to finance four years of university tuition with scholarships and part-time jobs.3A1、这一行动被描述为两国之间能源和工业合作的重大突破。
be characterized /described as a major breakthroughThe move was characterized as a major breakthrough for energy and industrial cooperation between the two countries.2、自从那次丑闻之后，他的职业生涯开始急剧地走下坡路。
scandal go into a rapid descentHis career went into a rapid descent after the scandal.3、虽然律师极力为她辩护，但是证据表明她是有罪的。
defend her evidence point toThough the lawyer tried to defend her, the evidence pointed to her guilt.4、这座“皇城”在20世纪50年代初开始重造之前基本保持原样。
(intact)Imperial City remodeling / reconstruction remain virtually intactThis “Imperial City” remained virtually intact until the great remodeling which began in the 1950s.5、这个声明和上星期发表的声明不一致。
at odds withThe statement was at odds with the one made last week.6、两国之间的贸易协定明年到期。
trade agreement expireThe trade agreement between the two countries expires next year.7、根据考古学家的观点，该建筑始建于公元前250年。
archaeologist date toAccording to the archaeologists, the building dates to 250 B.C.8、最终两国开始就共同关心的有关问题认真进行谈判。
issues of common concern in earnestThe two countries finally started negotiating in earnest about issues of common concern.9、这位大使是位坦率直言的支持者，主张军事援助那些试图推翻现政府的团体。
outspoken overthrowThe ambassador is an outspoken supporter of military assistance to the groups working to overthrow the current government.10、那天夜晚他们乘车到达机场并开始放置炸弹，但由于飞机停放分散，放置炸弹用了他们不少时间。