21世纪大学英语读教程 第二册 unit 1 单词整理.docVIP

3. amid/ amidst: prep. in the middle of, among The government collapsed amid budget quarrels. The debate took place amid a mood of growing political tension. Amidst the trees stood a statue of the goddess Diana. 4. circumstances -- n. (pl.) Even under the most favorable circumstances this isnt easy.In some circumstances it may be necessary for the managing director to come here in person. 6. campaign n. 1) a series of planned military actions; 2) a planned series of activities, esp. in politics and business; A bombing campaign was conducted against military targets in Iraq. They have planned an all-out campaign to storm the enemy stronghold. The company is going to launch a sales campaign for their new product. Our campaign against smoking is supported by the medical profession. 8. mission n. 1) (usu. military) duty or purpose for which people are sent somewhere 2) A mission is an especially important job that someone is sent somewhere to do. He was immediately sent to Paris. His mission was to negotiate a cease-fire. He was on a dangerous mission behind the enemy lines. 9. pay the price: experience sth. unpleasant because one has done sth. wrong, made a mistake, etc. We paid a heavy price for the victory, for we lost 10,000 soldiers. This is a small price to pay for independence. This is the price we must pay for a free press. 11. overwhelm -- vt. make (sb.) feel completely helpless, astonished, or embarrassed; overpower the thoughts, emotions, or senses of (sb.) He was overwhelmed by the intensity of her love. Fear overwhelmed me. At the age of forty, he was overwhelmed with work, illness and family problems. 12. retire -- vi. go away; leave a group of people, so as to be on ones own He retired to his study upstairs. She agreed to dance for us and retired to put on her costume. The guests retired to the living room after dinner. 13. retreat n. 1. a place into which one can go for peace and safety 2. 撤退；避难 Examples: a summer retreat / a we