Unit 2 Passage B 语言点讲解

pursue v.
— 1) to perform; to continue to do Example — 2) to try to achieve • The is proposing pursue a policy of — 3) to government follow or search for (sb or to sth), in order to catch Example radical economic reform. or kill them • She is ruthless in pursuing her goals. • Many women find it difficult to combine pursuing a Example • He suggested that children. Churchill was wrong not to have career with having peace with Hitler in 1941. • pursued He was killed by the driver of a stolen car who was being hotly pursued by the police. • Ben has been pursuing Elaine for months, but she won’t go out with him.
benefit v & n.
— (to receive or give) a helpful or good effect, or sth intended to help Example • The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town. • For the benefit of those who didn’t listen the first time, I will repeat the question. • I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom. • How can we benefit those who most need our help?
faith n.
— 1) great trust or confidence in sth or sb Example — 2) a religion, a strong belief in a religion
• She says she has no faith in modern medicine. Example • will be persecuted hard to restore faith in the government • It They were for their faith. unless ministers start making promises they can keep. • We live in a multi-faith society.
settle for
— to accept sth, although it might not be exactly what you want Example
• He never settles for the second best.
• They were hoping to sell their car for $2000, but settled for $1500.
leave behind
— not to take sth with you when you go, or to allow or cause sth to stay
Example
• I’ll leave my winter coat behind, I won’t need it. • Hurry up, or you’ll get left behind.
meet (up with) v.
— to come together (unintentionally); to experience sth which is usually unpleasant Example • She had met (up with) the children in the street. • They suggested we meet (up) at Margaret’s.
Unit 2
Passage B
run into — 1) to meet someone by chance
Example — 2) to accidentally drive (a vehicle) into sth • Graham ran into someone he knew at school the other Example day. • I had to stop suddenly, and the car behind ran into me. • We have run into difficulties. • He ran his motorcycle into a tree.
cease v.
— (slightly formal) to stop (something) Example • The company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year. • Workplace nurseries will cease to be liable for tax.
give up
— to stop doing or having (sth)பைடு நூலகம்Example • We are going to give up our sports club membership after this year. • He’s given up driving since his illness.
settle v.
— 1) to get into a comfortable position; to become familiar with and feel comfortable in somewhere — 2) to cause to become calm and quiet Example • After dinnera we settled in of the television for thea — 3) to reach decision orfront an agreement or to end Example evening. disagreement • He’s one of those very active children who finds it • 4) He settled himself down with newspaper, and waited Example — to payto (esp. money owed or a claimed) difficult settle. for the train to arrive. • gois to London to for the toward weekend, but it’s Example • We The might weather expected settle the end of not the settled yet. week. • Please settle your bill without further delay. • I’d likeyou to get this settled once and for all. Would like to matter settle up now, sir?
pursuit n.
— the act of looking for or trying to find sth Example • The Company is ruthless in its pursuit of profit. • The robbers fled the scene of the crime, with the police in pursuit after him.
capable adj.
— able; (of people) skillful and effective, or (of people or things) having enough ability or power to do sth Example • I’m going away next week, so I’ll be leaving everything in your capable hands. • I think your plan is capable of being improved.
run out
— to finish or be finished; to be used completely
Example
• My patience is beginning to run out. • My passport runs out next month — I must get it renewed.