英语综合教程unit5词汇学习.docVIP

Unit 5 Words and Expressions 1. (序言) competent: adj. having enough skill or knowledge to do sth. to a satisfactory standard I wouldn’t say he was brilliant but he is competent at his job. CF: competent, able, capable 这些形容词均含有“有能力的，能干的”之意 competent 强调具有能胜任某项工作的足够技能或其它所需的条件。 able 最常用词，多用于褒义，着重指有能力做某事，常用于be able to这个词组。 capable 语气弱于able，指有能力、有潜力做某事，常与of连用。 Exercise: (Directions:) Fill in the blanks with the three words above. 1. Will she be ______ to cope with the work? (=able) 2. I think your plan is _____ of being improved. (=capable) 3. We need to get an assistant who’s _____ and efficient. (=capable) 4. She is ______ in / for her work. (=competent) 5. It’s so wonderful being _____ to see the sea from my window. (=able) 6. This court is not ______ with regard to your case. (=competent) 2. (序言) integrity: n. 1) the quality of being honest and strong about what you believe to be right No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity. (插入声音文件integrity) (=Bill is really a man of integrity.) 2) (formal) the state of being united as one complete thing A modern extension on the old building would ruin its architectural integrity. 他们竭尽全力保持自己的文化完整。 (=They tried their best to keep their cultural integrity intact.) 3. (Para. 1) consult: 1. v. ask for information or advice from sb. because it is their job to know sth. I’m not quite sure how to get there — I’d better consult a map. 2. v. discuss sth. with someone so that you can make a decision together Why didn’t you consult me about this? 他们将就如何开展进行竞选活动进行磋商。(插入图片文件consult) (= They are going to consult on how to launch the election campaign.) Patterns: consult sb. about sth. consult with 4. (Para. 1) morale : n. the level of confidence and positive feelings that people have, especially people who work together, who belong to the same team, etc. A couple of victories would improve the team’s morale enormously. 长期的失业使得他精神不振。 (=A long period of unemployment weakened his morale.) 5. (P