Unit 3 新世纪大学英语系列教材 综合教程2.docVIP

Unit 3 Text A New words and Expressions 1. unparalleled: adj. having no parallel or equal; unmatched With the soar of energy costs, this country is confronted with an economic crisis unparalleled in its history. 2.depression: n. 1 being depressed; low spirits He committed suicide during a fit of depression. 他一时想不开, 自杀了。 2 a period when there is little economic activity, and high unemployment Lots of people were deprived of all these property in the Great Depression. 3. priority: n.1 a state of being more important in rank The Government gave top priority to reforming the legal system. 政府将改革法制列为工作的重点。 2 the thing that is regarded as more important than others You must decide what your priorities are. 4. breadline: n.a very low level of income which allows people to eat but not have any extra things For those people who exist near the breadline, this policy really crushes them. Collocations be / live on the breadline非常穷，勉强维持生活 be near / below the breadline接近/低于最低生活标准 5. banish: v. 1 to send sb. away, especially out of the country, as a punishment He was banished from his homeland for life. 2 to drive thoughts, etc out of the mind She banished all thoughts of a restful holiday from her mind. 她从心里打消了过一个宁静假日的想法。 6. pursuit: n. 1 the action of pursuing She devoted her life to the pursuit of pleasure. 2 an activity such as a sport or hobby, which you spend a lot of time doing She was engaged in worthwhile pursuits for her whole life. 她一生献身于有意义的活动。 Collocations: in pursuit of在追求……时 in hot pursuit穷追不舍 7. intense: adj. 1 of sensations having a very strong effect or felt very strongly The heat was intense. 2 of emotions, etc very strong This young lady was overcome by an intense feeling of jealousy. 这个年轻的女士十分嫉妒。 8.in the long run:later in the future, not immediately The less you rely on painkillers now, the better it will be for your health in the long run. 9. overall: 1 adj. including everything, taking everything into account There’s been