U2 language points

Book 3 Unit 2
1. commemorate v. remember officially and give respect to by a ceremony or a statue
Gathered all together in this church, we commemorate those who lost their lives in the great war.
A statue had been built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet’s birthday.
2. guarantee v. promise that sth. Will happen
The label on this bread says it is guaranteed free of preservatives.
The $50 deposit guaranteed that people return the boats after their hour has finished.
3. suppress v. end by force
The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was suppressed by the Soviet Union.
He has succeed in suppressing all the opposition to this plan.
suppress bleeding
suppress a yawn
suppress the truth
suppress a newspaper
4. discriminate v. treat differently
She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.
discrimination against goods from foreign countries.
racial / age/ sex/price discrimination
His birth background biases him against businessmen.
behavior that has colored my opinion of her;
lying that has prejudiced the public against the administration
Make the public have an unfavorable opinion of the administration
5. commit v. promise or give loyalty to
I think I can come tonight but I won/t commit myself until I know for sure.
The government claimed to commit itself to improving/ improve health care.
6. odds n. probability
The odds are against us.
The situation is unfavorable to us.
The situation is to our disadvantage.
The odds are in their favor.
Her version of the events of that night are quite dramatically at odds with his.
7. Flourish grow or develop successfully
Nothing seems to flourish in my garden--- perhaps the soil is too poor.Four years ago, the country’s tourist industry was flourishing.
Booming, prospering, thriving
Rumor flourish
Mr. Black prospered from his wise investments .
Our great motherland is flourishing with each passing day.
Industry thrives in the south.
8. assume v. believe to be true without evidence
James assumed a look of indifference when he heard Anne was getting married, but we all knew he was upset. The new president assumed office at midnight last night.
我们不能因嫌犯保持沉默而假定他们有罪。

9. remedy v.
Warmth is the best remedy for colds.
evils that are beyond remedy
to remedy a fault
be past [beyond] remedy
There is no remedy but ...
Remedy poverty
10. subject v. adj. experience sth. unpleasant; depending on
You could be subject to many dangers by traveling alone in that area. Your vacation is subject to the changing weather pattern.The patients on that ward were subjected to infection.
Be content with, be contented with
11. enforce v. cause (a law, rule) to be obeyed
It is not always easy for the police to enforce speed limits.
12. genius suppressed/ talent wasted
Tom often complained that in this company his genius was suppressed
So he hoped to find a new company in which he could bring his talent to full play. 13. Come a long way; have far to go
when it comes to elimination of poverty, , we have come a long way, but we still have far to go. First, the government should enforce l aws to …. Second, people’s awareness of … should be enhanced so that… last, we ourselves should take pains to…
I believe in so doing, the problem will be solved/ remedied in the near future.
14. Concentrate among
A saying goes that the wealth of America is concentrated among the Jews, and the wisdom among Chinese
15. Under assault
The governor was under assault by the press for failing to keep a campaign promise 16. For good reason; have every reason
The police had every reason to believe she was guilty.
People are skeptical of the promise by the president for good reason
17. Play up; play down
Before the war official report played up the supposed necessity and urgency of war against Iraq whereas during the war it tried to play down the cruelty and the injury it brought to the country.
Unit 2 Text A
1.微风
2.支持
3.有原则的人
4.历史遗迹
5.解放奴隶
6.决定要做某事
7.轻轻的敲门声
8.铸铁
9.报告消息
10.宗教信仰
11.得到庇护
12.下一段行程
13.主要路线
14.面临危险
15.课以罚金
16.记录
17.路标
18.出殡队伍
19.未开垦的土地
20.在(某人)看来
1. a gentle breeze
2. stand for
3. a man of principle
4. historic site
5. liberate slaves
6. be intent on doing
7. soft knock
8. iron molding
9. spread the news
10. religious conviction
11. find refuge
12. next leg of the journey
13. principal routes
14. face risks
15. impose a fine
16. keep a log of
17. road signs
18. a funeral procession
19. virgin
20. in the eyes of (sb)
Unit 2 Text B
1. come a long way
2. face glass ceiling
3. conservative ideas
4. civil rights movement
5. gain greater opportunity
6. guarantee equal opportunity
7. economic growth and prosperity
8. for good reason
9. discrimination against African Americans
10. suppress genius
11. waste talents
12. against all odds
13. reduce poverty
14. open opportunity
15. rise to record levels
16. in the midst of recovery
17. in this context
18. prejudice against the layoffs
19. under assault
20. dismiss the argument
21. practice slavery
22. enforce segregation
23. generate great inequality
24. grave crisis
25. right to vote
1. 取得很大进步
2. 遭遇职场的隐形阻碍
3. 保守思想
4. 民权运动
5. 获得更多机会
6. 保障机会均等
7. 经济增长和繁荣
8. 有充分理由
9. 对黑人的歧视
10. 压制天才
11. 浪费才华
12. 在各种逆境中
13. 消除贫困
14. 敞开机会
15. 上升到历史水平
16. 在经济复苏过程中
17. 在这种背景下
18. 对下岗工人的偏见
19. 遭受攻击
20. 对此论调不屑一顾
21. 实施奴隶制度
22. 实施种族隔离
23. 产生更大的不平等
24. 严峻的危机
25. 选举权。