全新版大学英语B2U4 Key Words and Phrases.doc

Unit 4 A Virtual LifeI. Key Words and Phrases 1. (标题) virtual: adj. a. created and existing only in a computerI can visit a virtual store and put what I want in my basket at the click of a mouse button.Some people spend too much time escaping from reality into the virtual world conjured up on their computer screens.b. almost what is stated; in fact though not in nameThe officials hear this kind of talk in virtual silence.国王处处都受王后的影响，以至于王后成了国家实际上的统治者。The king was so much under the influence of his wife that she was the virtual ruler of the country.2. (Para. 1) interpreta. to translate one language into anotherThey spoke good Spanish, and promised to interpret for me.b. to believe that something someone does or something that happens has a particular meaninginterpret something as somethingHis refusal to work late was interpreted as a lack of commitment to the company.c. to explain the meaning of somethingFreuds attempts to interpret the meaning of dreams3. (Para. 1) rejecta. to refuse to accept, believe in, or agree with somethingopposite acceptSarah rejected her brothers offer of help.reject something as somethingGibson rejected the idea as absurd.Dexter flatly rejected (=completely rejected) calls for his resignation.b. not choose someone for a job, course of study etcopposite acceptIts obvious why his application was rejected.4. (Para. 1) stretcha. to cause to become longer, widerHe removed his hat and stretched out his arms to embrace her.b. pushThe child stretched the rubber band to its full extent.5. (Para. 2) submita. to give a plan, piece of writing etc to someone in authority for them to consider or approvesubmit an application/claim/proposal etcAll applications must be submitted by Monday.b. to agree to obey a person, group, set of rules, especially when you have no choicesynonym give insubmit toDerek has agreed to submit to questioning.6. (Para. 4) take in a. receive, admitb. includec. make (clothes) narrowerd. understande. deceivef. see at a glance; see at once(Directions:) Match the above definitions with the sentences below.The dress was too big, so I took it in. (=3)I didnt take in what you were saying. (=4)She took in every details of the other womans clothes. (=6)Do you mean we should get rid of the stale and take in the fresh? (=1)Dont be taken in by her promises (=5)This is the total cost of the trip, taking in everything. (=2)Collocation:take after 仿效，跟随；相象，在相貌、脾气或性格上相似take apart 拆开take back 收回（所说的或所写的事）take down拿下，放下take for 把视作；误认为take off 脱掉（衣服等）；起飞take on 从事；开始对付：take out 取出；弄走take over 接管take up 举起；再次开始7. (Para. 6) confronta. to face bravely or threateninglyThe actress was confronted by a large group of reporters as she left the stage door.b. confront with: force to deal with or accept the truth of When the police confronted her with the evidence, she admitted that she was guilty.8. (Para. 7) jar: have a harsh or an unpleasant effectjar sth. jar on sb./sth.This experimental music jars somewhat.The loud bang jarred my nerves. Her squeaky voice jarred on me. 9. (Para. 7) suck a. to take air, liquid etc into your mouth by making your lips form a small hole and using themuscles of your mouth to pull it insuck something inMichael put the cigarette to his lips and sucked in the smoke.suck ata baby sucking at its mothers breastsuck something upJennie sucked up the last bit of milkshake with her straw.b. to hold something in your mouth and pull on it with your tongue and lipsDont suck your thumb, dear.suck in: (usu. passive) involve (sb.) in an activity, an argument, etc., usu. against their will Some teenagers dont want to get involved with gangs, but they find themselves getting sucked in.suck up to sb.She is always sucking up to her boss.sucker: 吸管，笨蛋，涉世不深的人10. (Para. 7) keep up with (keep pace with): learn about or be aware of 跟上，赶上Carrie likes to keep up with the latest fashions.He was walking so fast that I had to run to keep up with him.11. (Para. 8) projecta. to stick out beyond the edge of a signpost projecting from the wall b. to express outwardly She project herself in order to make a good impression on an interviewer. c. to imagine (ones own esp. bad feelings or thoughts) as being experienced by others以己度人Dont project your guilt feelings onto me!12. (Para. 11) restorea. to make something return to its former state or conditionrestore something to somethingThe government promises to restore the economy to full strength.She was hoping that the Mediterranean climate would restore her to full health.Vietnam restored diplomatic relations with South Korea on December 22. restore somebodys sight/hearing (=make someone who cannot hear or who is blind, hear or see again)13. (Para. 11) set apart a. if a quality sets someone or something apart, it makes them different from or better than other people or thingsset somebody/something apart fromMans ability to reason sets him apart from other animals.b. to keep something, especially a particular time, for a special purposeset somebody/something apart forTraditionally these days were set apart for prayer and fasting.* refuse, decline, reject, ant turn down refuse/decline an invitationrefuse permissiondecline, reject, or turn down a suggestionrefuse, decline, reject, or turn down an offerreject or turn down a plan or proposaldecline/ refuse/ reject: 拒绝decline多指比较温和、有礼貌地决绝，常常可译作“谢绝”，如：Im afraid I must decline your invitation.refuse：比decline语气重，通常指直接底并且常常态度坚决地拒绝，如：He refused to accept this advice. reject比refuse语气还要重，一般指不容置辩地断然拒绝，并且常含有“驳回”、“摈弃”的意味，如：His application was rejected. 此外，decline一般只表示通过话语来拒绝，而refuse和reject则不一定非要通过话语来拒绝，如: The horse refused (或rejected，但不用declined)the apple.*remark & comment这两个词都是名词，都有“谈论”、“评论”之意。remark 是