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全新版大学英语综合教程 单词详解 unit3likelyprobable可能的likely to do sth/likely thatthe most likely cause/outcomeTickets are likely to be expensive.Its more than likely that the thieves dont know how much it is worth.They mignt refuse to let us do it,but its hardly bably可能as likely asAs likely as not shes forgotten all about it.not likely!Me?Join the army?Not likely!privilegedhaving a special advantage有特权的Those in authority were in a privileged position.She comes from a privileged background.In those days,only a privileged few(少数特殊的人) had the vote.privilege特权Education should be a universal right and not a privilege.You can enjoy all the benefits and privileges of club membership.minority少数Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days.For a minority,the decision was a disappointment.minority sharehoders in the bankdo without没有而设法对付过去If theres none left well have to do without.highlyvery很，非常highly successful/skilled/intelligenthighly competitive/critical/sensitiveIt is highly unlikely that shell be late.riskyfull of danger;full of the possibility of failure,loss,etc危险的；有风险的Life as an aid worker can be a risky business(=very dangerous).a risky investmentIts far too risky to generalize from one set of results.nastyvery unpleasant令人难受的a nasty accidentThe news gave me a nasty shock.I had a nasty feeling that he would follow me.He had a nasty moment when he thought hed lost his passport.This coffee had a nasty taste.Dont buy that coat-it looks cheap and nasty(便宜货).anyway(used to change the subject of a conversation or to support an idea or argument)anyhow不管怎么说Anyway,lets forget about that for the moment.Anyway,Id better go now-Ill see you tomorrow.Anyway,as I was sayingput/turn the clock back倒退；开倒车cut offstop provding sth;remove sth by cutting切断，中断；切下，剪下Our water supply has been cut off.They were cut off for not paying their phone bill.He had his finger cut off in an accident at work.The winner cut ten seconds petition竞争；比赛competition between/with sb ; competition for sthThere is now intense competition between schools to attract students.We are in competition with four other companies for the contract.We won the contract in the face of stiff competition.a music/photo/swimming competitionto enter/win/loss a competitionbring aboutmake sth happen引起，导致What brought about the change in his attitude?moreover而且，再者A talented artist,he was,moreover,a writer of some note.inquire询问inquire about sb/sthI called the station to inquire about train times.She inquired as to your whereabouts.Might I inquire why you have not mentioned this until now?He inquired her name.globalworldwide,of the whole earth世界的，全球的global issuesThe commission is calling for a global ban on whaling.the companys domestic and global marketssuppresskeep from appearing抑制；压制The rebellion was brutally supressed.to suppress a smile/yawn/shiverShe was unable to suppress her anger.drugs that suppress the appetiteinitiative首创精神；主动You wont get much help.Youll have to use your initiative.She did it on her own initiative.slow down减慢rate速度；比率Most people walk at an average rate of 5 kilometers an hour.The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate.Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation.At the rate you work,youll never finish.Local businesses are closing at a/the rate of three a year.a high/low/rising rate of unemploymentthe annual crime/divorce rateHis pulse rate dropped suddenly.a high success/failure rateensuremake sure保证，确保The book ensured his success.ensure thatPlease ensure that all lights are switched off.democratic民主的a democratic countrya democratic system/electiondemocratic government/rule/accountabilityThey are aiming to make the institution of the EU truly rm告诉，通知inform sb of/about sthPlease inform us of any changes of rm thatI have been reliably informed that the couple will marry next year.Hes already left.she informed us.at the momentnow此刻，目前Were busy at the moment(=now).in two mindsunable to decide whether or not you want sth or want to do sth犹豫不决；三心二意steadyconstant;firm平稳的；稳定的His breathing was steady.a steady job/incomeShe drove at a steady 50 mph.They set off at a steady pace.a steady boyfriend/girlfriendto have a steady relationshipHe held the boat steadyas she got in.I met his steady gaze.Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand.Shes not very steady on her feet these days.evidenetclear,obvious明显的evident to sb thatevident in/from sthIt has now become evident to us that a mistake has been made.The growing interest in history is clearly evident in the number of people visiting museums and country houses.The orchestra played with evident enjoyment.cartoon漫画；动画片a Walt Disney cartoona cartoon characterelement成分；元素element in/of sthCost was a key element in our decision.The story has all the elements of a soap opera.Customer relations is an important element of the job.astronomy天文学series连续；系列；系列节目series of sthThe incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen.the first/latest in a series of articles on the nature of modern societyfiction小说；虚构a work of popular fictionhistorical/romantic fictionFor years he managed to keep up the fiction that he was not married.harnesscontrol and make use of驾驭，利用attempts to harness the suns rays as a source of energyWe must harness the skill and creativity of our workforce.background背景a persons family/social/cultural/educational/class backgroundThe job would suit someone with a business background.the historical background to the warbackground information/knowledgeThe elections are taking place against the background of violence.Can you give me more background on the companys financial position?a photograph with trees in the backgroundacid酸（性的）；酸味的（物质）Rye is tolerate of poor,acid soils.acid fruitgreenhouse温室nuclear原子核的；核心的a nuclear power stationthe nuclear industrynuclear-powered submarinesnuclear particles/physicsa nuclear reactionweapon武器nuclear/chemical weaponsa lethal/deadly weaponThe police still havent found the murder weapon.He was charged with carrying an offensive weapon.Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease.Guilt is the secret weapon for the control of children.genetic基因的；遗传（学）的genetic and environmental factorsgenetic abnormalitiesbasis基础The basis of a good marriage is trust.This article will form the basis for our discussion.This theory seems to have no basis in fact.lie in exist or be found in在于The problem lies in deciding when to intervene.relevance相关，关联I dont see the relevance of your question.What he said has no direct relevance to the matter in hand.in terms of从方面（或角度）来说；按照，根据The job is great in terms of salary,but it has its disadvantages.Hes talking in terms of starting a completely new career.equation等式，方程（式）brief简洁的；短暂的a brief visit/meeting/conversationa brief pause/silenceMozarts life was brief.a brief description/summary/accountPlease be brief.(say what you what to say quickly)mathematicle数学的mathematicle calculations/problems/modelsto assess childrens mathematicle abilitytendbe likely to happen or have a particular characteristic or effect倾向，趋向tend to/towards sthHis views tend towards the extreme.Prices have tended downwards over recent years.in the form ofhaving the shape of;existing in a particular form呈的形状；以形式Help in the form of money will be very welcome.Help arrived in the form of two police officers.preciseexact精确的precise details/instructions/measurementsCan you give a more precise definition of the word?I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident.qualitative定性的；性质上的qualitative analysis/researchThere are two qualitative differences between the two products.graspunderstanding掌握，了解They failed to grasp the importance of his words.She was unable to grasp how to do it.It took him some time to grasp that he was now a public figure.concept概念concept of sthconcept thatthe concept of social classconcepts such as “civilization” and “government”He cant grasp the basis concepts of mathematics.the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunitysufficientas much as is needed,enough充分的，足够的sufficient to do sthsufficient for sth/sbAllow sufficient time to get there.These reasons are not sufficient to justify the ban.Is $100 sufficient for your expenses?conveymake(ideas,feelings,etc.)known to another传达；表达convey sth to sbColours like red conveys a sense of energy and strength.Please convey my apologies to your wife.He tried desperately to convey how urgent the station was.She did not wish to convey that they were all at fault.convey sb/sth from/toPipes convey hot water from the boiler to the radiators.diagram图表；图解a diagram of the wiring systemThe results are shown in diagram.framework框架；结构built on a wooden/metal frameworktransistor晶体管；晶体管收音机put acrosscause to be understood解释清楚，使被理解proportion比例；部分proportion of sth to sthThe proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years.The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1.The room is very long in proportion to(=relative to) its width.Water covers a large proportion of the earths surface.Loam is a soil with roughly equal proportions of clay,sand and silt.The proportion of regular smokers increases with age.A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain.truly真正地；确实地a truly memorable occasiona truly democratic system of governmentWell,really and truly,things werent quite how she described them.magic魔术；魔力dance and music which capture the magic of IndiaLike all truly charismatic people he can work his magic on both men and women.Our year in Italy was pure/sheer magic.fit intobe part of a situation,system,etc.;be part of a group of people or things适合；符合；属于responsibility责任responsibility for sth/for doing sthresponsibility to do sthWe are recruiting a sales manager with responsibility for the European market.They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced.It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced.to take/assume overall responsibility for personnelparental rights and responsibilitiesI dont feel ready to take on new responsibilities.to be in a position with responsibilityI did it on my own responsibility(=without to be told to and being willing