新编大学英语(第二版)外研社Book2Unit3Part2B.pptVIP

spirit n. an inner part of someone that includes their thought and feelings 精神，心灵 ● independent/proud/free spirit ● She has a strong and independent spirit. ● What he cares about is money and he has a mean spirit. Part Two: After-Class Reading Passage II elect v. 1. to choose someone for an official position by voting　选举，推选 He was elected to a US state governorship. He was elected (as) Prime Minister of the British Empire at age sixty-seven. 2. to choose to do something 选择，决定 You can elect to delete the message or save it. Increasing numbers of people elect to work from home nowadays. Part Two: After-Class Reading Passage II embark on/upon start something, especially something new, difficult, or exciting 开始或从事（尤指新的或难的事） ● He is about to embark on a business venture. ● She embarked on a new career as a teacher. Part Two: After-Class Reading Passage II address v. make a formal speech to a large group of people 向（某人或听众）讲话（尤指正式地） ● address a meeting/conference etc. ● The president addressed the nation. ● He addressed an audience of 10,000 supporters. Part Two: After-Class Reading Passage II acknowledge v. 1. publicly announce that you are grateful for the help that someone has given you 感激，感谢 ● We wish to acknowledge the support of the university. ● I gratefully acknowledge the financial support from several local businesses. 2. state that one has received something 告知收到，确认 ● I would be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter. ● All applications will be acknowledged. To be continued Part Two: After-Class Reading Passage II 3. accept or admit, recognize the fact or existence 承认，　供认 ● The government must acknowledge what is happening and do something about it. ● The film festival is acknowledged as an event of international importance. ● Many of the poor acknowledged Gandhi as their spiritual leader. Part Two: After-Class Reading Passage II expose v. make it possible for someone to experience new ideas, ways of