全新版大学英语视听阅读Unit 1 Text B
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苏珊只有十三岁，非常天真无邪。
Susan is only thirteen years old and very innocent.
pat: n. a light touch with the open hand The coach gave him a pat on the shoulder. 他在狗的头上拍了一下。
Valediction: Valediction is also called valedictory address. It is the closing or farewell statement delivered at a grቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱduation ceremony. It is an oration (正式演说) at commencement exercises (毕业典礼) in U.S. high schools, colleges, and universities delivered by one of the graduates.
represent: vt. be a sign or symbol of Each class will elect two students to represent them on the School Council. 六百多名运动员代表中国参加了2008北京奥运会。 More than six hundred athletes represented China in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
resign: v. officially tell your employer that you are going to leave your job Mr. Smith resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job. Idiom: resign oneself to sth. / doing sth.: make yourself accept sth. that is bad but cannot be changed John resigned himself to the long walk home. 十六岁那年，我接受了自己不能成为一名舞蹈家的现实。 At sixteen, I resigned myself to the fact that I’d never be a dancer.
A lot of athletes want to win gold medals at the Olympic Games, but very few of them actually make it.
regarding: prep. concerning The company is being questioned regarding its employment policy. 警察急切地想要得到与那位妇女死亡相关的任何信息。 The police are anxious for any information regarding the woman’s death.
participate in: become involved in I’d like to thank everyone who has participated in tonight’s show. 学生们期待他们的老师能参加毕业典礼。 The students expected their professors to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Unit 1 Text B The Scholarship Jacket
Definition Valedictorian: “Valedictorian” refers to the student who has received the best marks all the way through school, and usually makes a speech at the graduation ceremony. The title of class valedictorian is common in educational institutions in the United States and Canada, and its equivalent in Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland is “dux”.
exception: n. person or thing that is left out Most of the students did well in the exam, though there were one or two exceptions. set expressions: with the exception of sb. / sth.; without exception We all laughed, with the exception of Maggie. 每种植物都毫无例外地含有某种盐。 Each plant, without exception, contains some kind of salt.
delicate: adj. fragile; soft Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter. 太阳很容易晒坏孩子娇嫩的皮肤。 The sun can easily damage a child’s delicate skin.
tremble: vi. shiver Jane’s voice began to tremble and I thought she was going to cry. 她的下嘴唇在颤抖，眼泪涌出眼眶。 Her bottom lip trembled and tears welled up in her eyes.
award: vt. give or grant (by official decision) (award sb. sth.; award sth. to sb.) She was awarded the Nobel Prize for her work in medical research. 主管部门以给每人增加百分之五工资的方式奖励所有员工。 The management has / have awarded all factory employees a 5% pay increase.
租金是每周100美元，外加煤气和电费。 The rent will be $100 a week, plus (= added to the cost of) gas and electricity.
here and there: in different places There were a few books here and there, but apart from that the room was quite bare. 房子处处都需要粉刷。 The house just needs a bit of paint here and there.
expectation: n. a strong belief or hope that sth. will happen (followed by of / that-clause)
For some time Lesley lived with the expectation that she was going to win the lottery.
innocent: adj. knowing nothing of evil or wrong; free from guilt or blame
She has such an innocent face that I find it hard to believe anything bad of her.
yell: vi. say, shout, or cry loudly Kids were pushing past me down the corridor, all shouting and yelling to each other. 很抱歉，昨晚我对你大喊大叫。 I’m sorry I yelled at you last night.
look forward to: think about (sth.) which will happen in the future (usu. with pleasure) (used in the pattern: look forward to sth. / doing sth.) I’m really looking forward to our vacation. 我妈妈说她盼望着见你。 My mother says she’s looking forward to meeting you.
plus:
1. adj. more than the amount or number indicated
He works 10 hours a day plus. 这些车售价不低于一万五千美元。 Those cars cost $15,000 plus. 2. prep. added to
The jacket costs $49.95 plus tax.
make it: succeed in arriving somewhere; be successful in a job or activity We made it to the station just as the bus was leaving.
很多运动员想在奥林匹克运动会上获金牌，但他们中很 少的人能得偿所愿。
sth. doesn’t / can’t compare (with / to sth. else): If sth. does not compare with / to sth. else, it is not as good, large etc. The rides at the fair just can’t compare with the rides at Disneyland. 这辆车根本无法与我的老车相比，那车真是漂亮极了。 This car just doesn’t compare to my old car, which is a real beauty.
肖恩（Sean）参加竞争但不抱太大成功的希望。 Sean entered the competition without much expectation of success.
significance: n. meaning; importance (followed by of / for / to) The discovery of the new drug is of great significance for / to people suffering from heart problems. 直到后来，我们才意识到他话里的意义。 Only later did we realize the true significance of his remark.
maintain: vt. keep up; continue The Department maintains many close contacts with the chemical industry. 如果为了孩子们，离异的双亲能维持友好关系的话，那 是最理想的。 It is best if divorced parents can maintain friendly relations for the sake of their children.
Susan is only thirteen years old and very innocent.
pat: n. a light touch with the open hand The coach gave him a pat on the shoulder. 他在狗的头上拍了一下。
Valediction: Valediction is also called valedictory address. It is the closing or farewell statement delivered at a grቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱduation ceremony. It is an oration (正式演说) at commencement exercises (毕业典礼) in U.S. high schools, colleges, and universities delivered by one of the graduates.
represent: vt. be a sign or symbol of Each class will elect two students to represent them on the School Council. 六百多名运动员代表中国参加了2008北京奥运会。 More than six hundred athletes represented China in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
resign: v. officially tell your employer that you are going to leave your job Mr. Smith resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job. Idiom: resign oneself to sth. / doing sth.: make yourself accept sth. that is bad but cannot be changed John resigned himself to the long walk home. 十六岁那年，我接受了自己不能成为一名舞蹈家的现实。 At sixteen, I resigned myself to the fact that I’d never be a dancer.
A lot of athletes want to win gold medals at the Olympic Games, but very few of them actually make it.
regarding: prep. concerning The company is being questioned regarding its employment policy. 警察急切地想要得到与那位妇女死亡相关的任何信息。 The police are anxious for any information regarding the woman’s death.
participate in: become involved in I’d like to thank everyone who has participated in tonight’s show. 学生们期待他们的老师能参加毕业典礼。 The students expected their professors to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Unit 1 Text B The Scholarship Jacket
Definition Valedictorian: “Valedictorian” refers to the student who has received the best marks all the way through school, and usually makes a speech at the graduation ceremony. The title of class valedictorian is common in educational institutions in the United States and Canada, and its equivalent in Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland is “dux”.
exception: n. person or thing that is left out Most of the students did well in the exam, though there were one or two exceptions. set expressions: with the exception of sb. / sth.; without exception We all laughed, with the exception of Maggie. 每种植物都毫无例外地含有某种盐。 Each plant, without exception, contains some kind of salt.
delicate: adj. fragile; soft Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter. 太阳很容易晒坏孩子娇嫩的皮肤。 The sun can easily damage a child’s delicate skin.
tremble: vi. shiver Jane’s voice began to tremble and I thought she was going to cry. 她的下嘴唇在颤抖，眼泪涌出眼眶。 Her bottom lip trembled and tears welled up in her eyes.
award: vt. give or grant (by official decision) (award sb. sth.; award sth. to sb.) She was awarded the Nobel Prize for her work in medical research. 主管部门以给每人增加百分之五工资的方式奖励所有员工。 The management has / have awarded all factory employees a 5% pay increase.
租金是每周100美元，外加煤气和电费。 The rent will be $100 a week, plus (= added to the cost of) gas and electricity.
here and there: in different places There were a few books here and there, but apart from that the room was quite bare. 房子处处都需要粉刷。 The house just needs a bit of paint here and there.
expectation: n. a strong belief or hope that sth. will happen (followed by of / that-clause)
For some time Lesley lived with the expectation that she was going to win the lottery.
innocent: adj. knowing nothing of evil or wrong; free from guilt or blame
She has such an innocent face that I find it hard to believe anything bad of her.
yell: vi. say, shout, or cry loudly Kids were pushing past me down the corridor, all shouting and yelling to each other. 很抱歉，昨晚我对你大喊大叫。 I’m sorry I yelled at you last night.
look forward to: think about (sth.) which will happen in the future (usu. with pleasure) (used in the pattern: look forward to sth. / doing sth.) I’m really looking forward to our vacation. 我妈妈说她盼望着见你。 My mother says she’s looking forward to meeting you.
plus:
1. adj. more than the amount or number indicated
He works 10 hours a day plus. 这些车售价不低于一万五千美元。 Those cars cost $15,000 plus. 2. prep. added to
The jacket costs $49.95 plus tax.
make it: succeed in arriving somewhere; be successful in a job or activity We made it to the station just as the bus was leaving.
很多运动员想在奥林匹克运动会上获金牌，但他们中很 少的人能得偿所愿。
sth. doesn’t / can’t compare (with / to sth. else): If sth. does not compare with / to sth. else, it is not as good, large etc. The rides at the fair just can’t compare with the rides at Disneyland. 这辆车根本无法与我的老车相比，那车真是漂亮极了。 This car just doesn’t compare to my old car, which is a real beauty.
肖恩（Sean）参加竞争但不抱太大成功的希望。 Sean entered the competition without much expectation of success.
significance: n. meaning; importance (followed by of / for / to) The discovery of the new drug is of great significance for / to people suffering from heart problems. 直到后来，我们才意识到他话里的意义。 Only later did we realize the true significance of his remark.
maintain: vt. keep up; continue The Department maintains many close contacts with the chemical industry. 如果为了孩子们，离异的双亲能维持友好关系的话，那 是最理想的。 It is best if divorced parents can maintain friendly relations for the sake of their children.