现代大学英语(单词篇)unit2讲述.ppt

series n. 1. 一系列 2.系列节目 a series of 一连串的 eg. This conflict is caused by a series of misunderstandings. 这个冲突时由一连串的误解引起的。 shake 1.?VERB?摇动;抖动;摇晃 2. 摇头(表示拒绝、怀疑或难过) shake one’s head 3 4 Shake down 1. 敲诈、勒索 Eg. Corrupt officials were shaking down local business owners. 腐败的官员对当地商家敲诈勒索。 shrug n./v. 耸肩 Eg. He answered the Question with a shrug. 他只是耸耸肩，算是回 答了问题。 Shrug sth off/aside 对。。满不在乎 slightly Adv. 稍微、略微 a slightly different version 略微不同的版本 Slight adj. 轻微的、少量的 teller withdrawal n. 1. 撤离、撤回 eg. the?withdrawal?of support 2.（从银行）取钱 3. 收回（说过的话） The charity says it wants a?withdrawal?of the comments. withdraw v. 1. 使撤回、撤离 eg. The general decided to withdraw his troops. 2.(从银行)取钱，提款 eg. She withdraw all her savings and brought this car. 3.收回（说过的话） eg. You should withdraw your words immediately. Unit 2 The Boy and the Bank Officer Key Words Alternative n. 选择 eg. I had no alternative but to report him to the police. adj. 可替代的，另外的，两者择一的 alternative ways/methods ~engergy 替代能源 alternatively adv. apparently adv. 似乎、显然 eg. She was apparently surprised at the news. apparent a. 显然的、貌似的 同义： obviousely adv. branch n. 1. 树枝 2. 分店、支行 eg. 这家银行在全国各地都有分行。 The bank has branches all over the country. eg. 分公司经理 branch manager 3. 部门（政府或机构） eg. All the branches of government are having to cut costs. 4.分流、学科分支 bully n. 仗势欺人者。 eg. Bullies are often cowards. 恃强凌弱者往往是懦夫。 v. 1. to threaten to hurt someone or frighten them, especially someone smaller weaker. 欺辱、恐吓 2. 威逼胁迫 eg. She used to bully me into doing my schoolwork. bullying in school 校园霸凌 conclude v. 1.下结论 eg. 报告的结论是这所学校应该立刻关闭。 The report concluded that the school should be closed immediately. 2. conclude an agreement 达成协议 conclude a treaty 缔结条约 conclude a contract 签订合同 damn adv. interjection, not polite 1. used when you are very annoyed or disappointed eg. Damn! I’ve left my keys in