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Unit 2 Bsuccession: n. 1. series 一连串的事物，一系列2. the coming of one thing or person after another in time or order 连续，接续 3. ( the right of) succeeding to a title, property, etc. 继承(权) in succession 连续的，接连的in succession to 接替的；继承的claim the succession 要求继承权1. The long succession of wet days wore us out.2. This is the seventh year in succession that theyve won the cup.3. His succession as headmaster was not in any doubt.imply: vt. suggest (sth.) indirectly rather than state it directly 暗示，暗指1. Their failure to reply to our letter seems to imply a lack of interest.2. His manner implies that he would like to stay with us.primary: a. 1. most important 首要的, 基本的, 主要的 2. earliest in time or order of development 最初的，最早的a primary concern 要事 primary education 初等教育primary facts 基本事实 a matter of primary importance 头等要事primary requirements 基本要求1. The primary reason for advertising is to sell more goods. 2. The primary responsibility lies with those who break the law. 3. In the primary stages of their civilization, they had no metal tools. formation: n. 1. the organizing and developing (of sth.) 组成, 形成 2. a thing that is formed, esp. in a particular way 形成物 3. a particular arrangement or pattern 排列, 队形 preserve the formation 保持队形 several kinds of cloud formations 几种云层a flying formation飞行队形 habit formation 习惯的养成 tight formation 紧凑的队形1. He had played a major role in the formation of the United States. 2. School life has a great influence on the formation of a childs character. 3. He is studying the rock formations. 4. The soldiers are marching in a perfect formation. proposal: n. 1. a suggestion 建议，计划，方案 2. an offer of marriage 求婚 Advance/make/ put forth a proposal提出一项建议accept /adopt a proposal 接受一项建议decline /refuse/ turn down a proposal 拒绝一项建议make a proposal of marriage 求婚 a counter proposal 相反的建议an oral proposal 口头提议 a paper proposal 书面计划1. The government puts forward a proposal to improve public transportation.2. She told me that the second proposal of marriage she received came from an Italian prince. obstacle course: a training course in which runners have to climb over, under or through a series of obstacles; sth. which is difficult to do 越障训练；（喻）困难重重的事Anyone who attempts to get the money back has to pass through the obstacle course of the British legal system. obstacle course: a training course in which runners have to climb over, under or through a series of obstacles; sth. which is difficult to do 越障训练；（喻）困难重重的事Anyone who attempts to get the money back has to pass through the obstacle course of the British legal system. go through: 1. finish or complete 完成，通过 2. undergo 经历，经过1. We went through our task without any difficulty.2. Most families went through a lot of hardship during the war.exhibit: vt. 1. show that one possesses (a feeling, quality, etc.) 显示，显出2. show or display for the public 陈列，展览 n. C an object displayed for the public 展览品，陈列品 1. He exhibited great self-control for her rudeness. 2. The museum has some interesting new exhibits from India. in contrast: as an obvious difference between two or more things 相比之下 by / in contrast 相比之下 in contrast with (to) 与 形成对比 form a sharp contrast to 与形成鲜明对比Their economy has improved greatly in the last five years, whereas ours, in contrast, has declined. possess: vt. have or own (sth.), or have (sth.) as a particular quality 拥有，具有 possess property 拥有财产possess the necessary patience具备必备的耐性 be possessed of sth.具有某种品质be possessed by jealousy 怒火中烧 She possesses a beautiful singing voice. density: n. the quality of being crowded 密集；密度 population density 人口密度 current density 电流密度 traffic density 交通量 The density of the fog made it difficult to see where we were going. multiply: v. 1. increase greatly in number (使)增加, (使)繁殖 2. add (a number) to itself a particular number of times 乘 1. When animals have more food, they generally multiply faster. 2. If you multiply 7 by 15, you get 105. logical: adj. correctly reasoned 合乎逻辑的，条理分明的 a logical argument/conclusion 合逻辑的论据/结论 a logical outcome 合情合理的结果a logical mind 善于推理的头脑Computers “think” in a much more logical way than human beings. inference: n. 1. a conclusion 推断的结果，结论 2. the process of concluding sth. 推论, 推断，推知arrive at an inference推断出结论 draw/make an inference from 从 作出结论an invalid inference 站不住脚的结论 a natural inference 必然的结论1. She began spending a lot of money, and the obvious inference was that shed stolen it. 2. If he is guilty then by inference so is she. 3. Our conclusions were arrived at by inference, not by direct evidence. apply to: have an effect on 适用于 1. What I have said applies only to some of you. 2. This policy is for British citizens it doesnt apply to you. focus on: concentrate on 集中于 1. Tonights program focuses on the way that broken families affect the young. 2. This year our meeting focuses on the question of childrens rights. measurement: n. 1. the act or process of measuring 测量，衡量 2. (pl.) sizes, length, etc. found by measuring （量得的）尺寸1. The measurement of individual intelligence is very difficult. 2. Ask the sales assistant to take your measurements. corresponding: adj. matching; not contradicting 相应的，对应的 1. Imports in the first three months have increased by 10 percent compared with the corresponding period last year. 2. As the course becomes more difficult, theres usually a corresponding drop of the number of students. stem: vi. develop or grow from 源于，由造成 n. the main central part of a plant, bush or tree coming up from the roots, from which the leaves or flowers grow (植物、灌木或树木的)茎，干 1. Her problems stem from her tough childhood.2. A lot of the stems of the flowers in the garden were broken by the strong wind.speculate: v. 1. form opinions about sth. without having the necessary facts or information; make guesses 推测，推断 2. buy and sell in the hope that the value of what one buys will increase and that it can then be sold at a higher price in order to make a profit 投机买卖 speculate about/ on/ upon the future 推想未来speculate about the result of an election 推测选举结果 speculate in oil shares 做石油股票的投机买卖1. I dont really know what happened Im just speculating. 2. People who speculate have to be prepared to take the risk of losing money. 3. He made his money speculating on the London gold and silver markets. neglect: v. 1. give no or not enough care or attention to (sb./sth.) 忽视，忽略 2. fail or forget to do (sth.), esp. carelessly 遗忘 neglect ones meals and sleep 废寝忘食 neglect sb.s warning 忽视某人的警告Id neglected to tell him that I wouldnt be home that night and he hadnt slept for worrying. neglect: n. neglecting or being neglected 疏忽，忽略 neglect of ones duty 玩忽职守/ fall into neglect 渐被忽略/ in a state of total neglect 处于无人管理的状态/ treat sb. with neglect 怠慢某人It was the mothers neglect of her baby that caused its death.maintenance: n. 1. keeping sth. in good condition 维护, 保养 2. keeping sth. in existence at the same level 保持, 维持 1. There are thorough maintenance checks on each plane before take-off. 2. Our foreign policy is maintenance of friendly relations with all countries. engage in: take part in or be occupied in/with 从事，忙于 1. Is it wise to engage in active sports at your age? 2. The old lady engaged herself in making clothes for her neighbors children. revise: v. 1. look again at (sth.) in order to correct or improve it 修正, 修改 2. study again (sth. already learned), usu. in preparation for an exam 复习，温习 1. His behavior today has made me revise my original impression of him. 2. We are revising English for the test tomorrow. point to: suggest; indicate 表明；表示 1. I cant point to any particular reason for it. 2. One need only point to the increase in violence as an example of the fall in moral values in our time.consequently: adv. as a result 因此, 所以 1. My car broke down on the way and consequently I was late. 2. I spent most of my money in the first week and consequently had very little to eat during the last few days of the holiday. equip: vt