新版大学英语第三册第一单元.pptVIP

Text Analysis (Para. 8-11) Words and Phrases apply …to … : make practical use of … The result of space researches can be applied to new developments in science and technology. 我不知道我能否把大学里学到的知识应用到未来的工作中去。 I am not certain whether I can apply what I have learnt in college to what I will do in the near future. coat: cover with a layer of … Children usually like biscuits coated with heavy chocolate. The cottage has long been deserted and all the furniture inside was coated with dust. linger on to continue to exist, be noticeable etc for longer than is usual or desirable a taste that lingers in your mouth Unfortunately the tax will linger on until April. Target meet ... target sales/attainment/growth etc targets. target audience/group/area etc/target date/target for/of His war record became a target for his enemies. The policy has become the target of severe criticism. counterpart: person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as sb. or sth. else At the international conference, our country’s president met many of his counterparts from other countries. The director is rather jealous of his counterpart in the other department. substantial: 上学期他在英语学习上取得了长足的进步。 He made substantial progress in his English study last term. There was a substantial decrease in the employees’ salary when the company suffered financial crisis. large in amount; considerable Main Idea of para. 8-11 The author reveals the cause of this change—the application of chemical insecticides. Translation Can anyone believe it is possible to lay down such a barrage of poisons on the surface of the earth without making it unfit for all life? (L85-89) 难道真的有人认为, 我们在地球的表面撒下如此多的毒药,同时还能使它继续成为一个任何生命都能存活的地方吗? environment a number of varied things to trouble or destroy the tranquility an injurious animal or plant harmful to humans to dry up from loss of moisture Key Words surrounding variety disturb pest wither n. 环境 n. 种类 v. 打扰 n. 有害的动物或昆虫 v. 凋谢 to move cautiously or stealthi