Words
Adequate, appreciate, compress, confession, compare, impose, precarious, reflect
Expressions
A bird's-eye view, all but, give force to, in the nature of, put sth to test, take in, past experience, alter the precarious balance, apply the test, fulfill a need, pursue different faiths
——Adequate|??d?kw?t|
adj.
~ (for sth) | ~ (to do sth) enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need 足夠的；合格的；合乎需要的
eg:The space available is not adequate for our needs.現(xiàn)有的空間不能滿足我們的需要。
反義詞:inadequate????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
[派生詞]:adequacy|??d?kw?si| [noun.]?
[不可數(shù)名詞]
eg:The adequacy of the security arrangements has been questioned.有人質(zhì)疑安全措施是否充分。
反義詞:inadequacy
adequately??[adv.]
eg:Are you adequately insured?你保夠了險嗎？
反義詞：inadequately
——Appreciate|??pri:?ie?t|
verb.
1.[動詞 + 名詞短語] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于進行時) to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth 欣賞；賞識；重視
eg:You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation.看翻譯作品不能真正欣賞到外國文學(xué)原著的美妙之處。
2.(not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于進行時)to be grateful for sth that sb has done; to welcome sth 感激；感謝；歡迎
eg:[動詞 + 名詞短語]
????I'd appreciate some help.如果有人幫忙我將非常感激。
? ?? [動詞 + -ing短語]
? ? I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.我不愿被人當(dāng)作二等公民。
? ? ? [動詞 + 名詞短語 + -ing短語]
? ? We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.如有任何問題，請告訴我們。
3.(not used in the progressive tenses 不用于進行時) to understand that sth is true 理解；意識到；領(lǐng)會???????????????? 【同義詞】realize
eg:[動詞 + 名詞短語]
? ? What I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities.我沒有意識到這兩座城市間的距離。
? ? [動詞 + wh-從句]
? ? I don't think you appreciate how expensive it will be.我想你不了解它會有多昂貴。
? ? [動詞 (+ that從句)]
? ? We didn't fully appreciate that he was seriously ill.我們沒有充分認識到他的病情很嚴重。
4.[單獨使用的動詞] to increase in value over a period of time 增值；升值
eg:Their investments have appreciated over the years.他們的投資這些年來已經(jīng)增值。
【反義詞】depreciate
——Compress|k?m?pres|
verb.
1.~ (sth) (into sth) to press or squeeze sth together or into a smaller space; to be pressed or squeezed in this way （被）壓緊，壓縮
eg:[動詞 + 名詞短語]
? ? compressed air/gas壓縮空氣 / 氣體
? ? [單獨使用的動詞]
? ? Her lips compressed into a thin line.她的雙唇抿成了一道縫。
2.[動詞 + 名詞短語] ~ sth (into sth) to reduce sth and fit it into a smaller space or amount of time 精簡；濃縮；壓縮? ? ? 【同義詞】condense
eg:The main arguments were compressed into one chapter.主要的論證被壓縮進了一個章節(jié)。
3.[動詞 + 名詞短語](computing 計) to make computer files, etc. smaller so that they use less space on a disk, etc. 壓縮（文件等）? ? 【反義詞】decompress
[派生詞]compression |k?m?pre?n| [noun.]
[不可數(shù)名詞]
eg:the compression of air空氣的壓縮
noun.|?k?mpres; 美 ?kɑ:m-|
a cloth that is pressed onto a part of the body to stop the loss of blood, reduce pain, etc. （止血、減痛等的）敷布，壓布
——Confession|k?n?fe?n|
noun.
1.[可數(shù)名詞, 不可數(shù)名詞] a statement that a person makes, admitting that they are guilty of a crime; the act of making such a statement 供詞；供狀；認罪；供認；坦白
eg:After hours of questioning by police, she made a full confession.經(jīng)過警察數(shù)小時的審問，她才供認了全部罪行。
2.[可數(shù)名詞, 不可數(shù)名詞] a statement admitting sth that you are ashamed or embarrassed about; the act of making such a statement （對使自己羞愧或?qū)擂蔚氖碌模┍戆祝姓J?
【同義詞】admission
eg:I've a confession to make─I lied about my age.我有錯要承認——我謊報了年齡。
3.[不可數(shù)名詞, 可數(shù)名詞] (especially in the Roman Catholic Church 尤指羅馬天主教會) a private statement to a priest about the bad things that you have done （向神父作的）告罪；告解
eg:to hear sb's confession聽某人告解
4.[可數(shù)名詞](formal) a statement of your religious beliefs, principles, etc. （宗教的）信仰表白
eg:a confession of faith宗教信仰表白
——compare|k?m?pe?(r); 美 -?per|
verb.
1.(abbr. cf., cp.) [動詞 + 名詞短語] ~ A and B | ~ A with/to B to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different 比較；對比
eg:It is interesting to compare their situation and ours.把他們的狀況與我們的相比很有意思。
2.[單獨使用的動詞] ~ with/to sb/sth to be similar to sb/sth else, either better or worse 與…類似（或相似）
eg:This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them) .這所學(xué)?？膳c全國最好的學(xué)校媲美。
3.[動詞 + 名詞短語] ~ A to B to show or state that sb/sth is similar to sb/sth else 表明…與…相似；將…比作
eg:The critics compared his work to that of Martin Amis.評論家把他的作品和馬丁·埃米斯的相提并論。
noun.
【習(xí)語】beyond/without compare
(literary) better than anything else of the same kind 無與倫比；舉世無雙
——impose|?m?p??z; 美 ?m?po?z|
verb.
1.[動詞 + 名詞短語] ~ sth (on/upon sth/sb) to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used 推行，采用（規(guī)章制度）；強制實行
eg:A new tax was imposed on fuel.當(dāng)局開始對燃油征收一項新稅。
2.[動詞 + 名詞短語] ~ sth (on/upon sb/sth) to force sb/sth to have to deal with sth that is difficult or unpleasant 迫使；把…強加于
eg:to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth強行限制 / 管制 / 約束某事物
3.[動詞 + 名詞短語] ~ sth (on/upon sb) to make sb accept the same opinions, wishes etc. as your own 使（別人）接受自己的意見
eg:She didn't want to impose her values on her family.她并不想勉強家人接受自己的價值觀。
4.[單獨使用的動詞] ~ (on/upon sb/sth) to expect sb to do sth for you or to spend time with you, when it may not be convenient for them 勉強（某人做某事）；硬要…和…在一起
eg:Everyone imposes on Dave's good nature.大家都欺負戴夫脾氣好。
5.[動詞 + 名詞短語] ~ yourself (on/upon sb/sth) to make sb/sth accept or be aware of your presence or ideas 使接受，使意識到（自己的在場或想法）
eg:European civilization was the first to impose itself across the whole world.歐洲文明是最先傳揚到全世界的。
——precarious|pr??ke?ri?s; 美 -?ker-|
adj.
1.(of a situation 情勢) not safe or certain; dangerous 不穩(wěn)的；不確定的；不保險的；危險的
eg:He earned a precarious living as an artist.作為一個藝術(shù)家，他過的是朝不保夕的生活。
2.likely to fall or cause sb to fall 搖搖欲墜的；不穩(wěn)固的
eg:That ladder looks very precarious.那梯子看來搖搖晃晃的。
【派生詞】precariously adv.
eg:The economy is precariously close to recession.經(jīng)濟瀕于衰退的邊緣。
precariousness noun [不可數(shù)名詞]
——reflect|r??flekt|
verb.
1.[動詞 + 名詞短語][常用被動態(tài)] ~ sb/sth (in sth) to show the image of sb/sth on the surface of sth such as a mirror, water or glass 反映；映出（影像）
eg:His face was reflected in the mirror.他的臉映照在鏡子里。
2.[動詞 + 名詞短語] to throw back light, heat, sound, etc. from a surface 反射（聲、光、熱等）
eg:The windows reflected the bright afternoon sunlight.窗戶反射著午后明媚的陽光。
3.[動詞 + 名詞短語] to show or be a sign of the nature of sth or of sb's attitude or feeling 顯示，表明，表達（事物的自然屬性或人們的態(tài)度、情感等）
eg:Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community.我們的報紙旨在表達當(dāng)?shù)厝嗣竦男穆暋?/p>
4.~ (on/upon sth) to think carefully and deeply about sth 認真思考；沉思
eg:[單獨使用的動詞]
? ? Before I decide, I need time to reflect.在作出決定以前，我需要時間認真考慮考慮。
??? [動詞 (+ that從句)]
? ? On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well.回家的路上，他琢磨著這次面試非常順利。
??? [also 動詞 + wh-從句, 動詞 + 直接引語]
習(xí)語
reflect well, badly, etc. on sb/sth
to make sb/sth appear to be good, bad, etc. to other people 使給人以好的（壞的或其他）印象
eg:This incident reflects badly on everyone involved.這一事件給所有相關(guān)人士都造成了惡劣影響。
——A bird's-eye view
a bird's-eye view (of sth)a view of sth from a high position looking down 鳥瞰；俯視
——All but
1.almost 幾乎；差不多
eg:The party was all but over when we arrived.我們到的時候，聚會都快要結(jié)束了。
2.everything or everyone except sth/sb 除…外全部
eg:All but one of the plates were damaged.除去一只，盤子全打碎了。
——Give force to
給力
——In the nature of
in the nature of sthsimilar to sth; a type of sth; in the style of sth 與…類似；…之類；以…風(fēng)格
eg:His speech was in the nature of an apology.他的話也就是道歉。
——Put sth to test
put sb/sth to the test to put sb/sth in a situation which will show what their or its true qualities are 使受考驗；使受檢驗
eg:His theories have never really been put to the test.他的理論從未真正經(jīng)受過檢驗。
——Take in
1.(PHRASAL VERB) 收留，收容(尤指無家可歸者或逃難者) If you take someone in, you allow them to stay in your house or your country, especially when they do not have anywhere to stay or are in trouble.
eg:?He persuaded Jo to take him in.他說服喬把他收留了下來。
2.(PHRASAL VERB) (警察)帶走，抓走 If the police take someone in, they remove them from their home in order to question them.
eg:The police have taken him in for questioning in connection with the murder of a girl.警察把他帶到警局訊問有關(guān)一個女孩被害案件的情況。
2.?(PHRASAL VERB) 欺騙;使上當(dāng) If you are taken in by someone or something, you are deceived by them, so that you get a false impression of them.
eg:?I married in my late teens and was taken in by his charm — which soon vanished.我十八九歲時結(jié)了婚，那時被他的魅力所迷惑——可他的魅力很快就蕩然無存。
4. (PHRASAL VERB) 理解;領(lǐng)會;領(lǐng)悟 If you take something in, you pay attention to it and understand it when you hear it or read it.
eg:?Lesley explains possible treatments but you can tell she's not taking it in.萊斯利解釋了各種可行的療法，不過，你可以看出來，她并沒有領(lǐng)會。
5. (PHRASAL VERB) (一下子)看清，看明白 If you take something in, you see all of it at the same time or with just one look.
eg:The eyes behind the lenses were dark and quick-moving, taking in everything at a glance.鏡片后面的黑眼睛快速轉(zhuǎn)動著，掃一眼就全都記下了。
6.?(PHRASAL VERB) 觀看;欣賞;參觀 If you take in something such as a film or a museum, you go to see it.
eg:?I was wondering if you might want to take in a movie with me this evening.不知道今晚你愿不愿意和我一起去看場電影？
7.?(PHRASAL VERB) (人、動物或植物)攝入，吸收 If people, animals, or plants take in air, drink, or food, they allow it to enter their body, usually by breathing or swallowing.
eg:?They will certainly need to take in plenty of liquid.它們當(dāng)然需要吸收大量液體。
8.?(PHRASAL VERB) 容納;裝下;盛下 If one thing takes in another, it is big enough to include the other thing within it.
eg:?Ethiopia's large territorial area takes in a population of more than 40 million people.埃塞俄比亞廣袤的國土上生活著 4,000 多萬人口。
9.?(PHRASAL VERB) 將(衣物)改小 If you take in a dress, jacket, or other item of clothing, you make it smaller and tighter.
eg:?She had taken in the grey dress so that it hugged her thin body.她把那件灰色連衣裙改小了，這樣正好緊裹住她那纖瘦的身體。
10.?(PHRASAL VERB) (商店、飯店、劇院等商業(yè)機構(gòu))收入，進賬 If a store, restaurant, theatre, or other business takes in a certain amount of money, they get that amount from people buying goods or services.
eg:?They plan to take in $1.6 billion.他們計劃要收入 16 億美元。
