ECEIII-U03_2R-E大学英语.pptVIP

modest adj. 谦逊的，适度的 — not large in quantity, size, value, etc. Examples They live in a fairly modest house, considering their wealth. He is modest in his requirement. elaborate adj. 详尽而复杂的；精心制作的 — carefully worked out Examples The company offers an elaborate training scheme for new employees. The defendant made elaborate efforts to conceal the fact. phenomenon n. 现象 — a remarkable or unusual person, thing, event, etc. Examples The Beatles were a phenomenon –– nobody had heard anything like them before. A child who could play the piano at the age of two would indeed be a phenomenon. sponsor v. 赞助 — to support an activity by paying for its expenses Examples The contest was sponsored by an auto manufacturer. The team is sponsored by Nike, so the players wear Nike shoes. assure v. 确保 — to give confidence, to convince Examples After the terrorist attack, American airlines hastened to assure people that flying was safe. We would like to assure our customers of the best possible service. latter adj. 后者的 — the second (of two people or things just mentioned) Examples There are plastic and steel chairs but the latter are much heavier. We have to decorate the kitchen and the hall –– I’d rather do the latter first. miniature adj. 极小的 — very small Examples Little Henry looked like a miniature version of his handsome brother. The miniature furniture matches the room. frown on / upon 不赞成 — to disapprove of Examples Every teacher would frown on cheating in examinations. Gambling is very much frowned upon here. American mothers have long believed that when it comes to washing out the mouths of naughty children, nothing beats Ivory Soap. Paraphrase ? Paraphrase ? For many years, American mothers have preferred to use Ivory Soap to wash out the mouths of naughty children, and believed that it is better than any other soap. The company keeps a precise count, however, of the billions of dollars it earns. Paraphrase ? Paraphrase ? However the company knows exactly