新视野第二册词汇讲义Unit2_words_B_all.docVIP

新视野第二册词汇讲义Unit2_words_B_all competition n.[U] the activities of competing 竞争 There has always been intense competition between companies for bigger market shares. 公司之间一直进行着激烈的竞争，以获得更大的市场份额。 Five students were selected to go in for the provincial physical competition. 有五位学生被挑选参加全省的物理竞赛。 sake n.(for the ~ of) 1. [U] for the purpose of 为了...目的 Do you think that I am talking for the sake of talking? Please listen carefully! 你以为我是在为讲话而讲话？请仔细听着！ 2. [U] for the good or benefit of 为了...好处 I understand that Father is strict with me just for my sake. 我明白父亲是为了我好才对我要求严格。 The poor mother worked day and night to make money for the sake of her sick daughter. 可怜的母亲为了生病的孩子日夜劳作挣钱。 athlete n.[C] sb. who competes in sports competitions 运动员 Carl Lewis is one of the most extraordinary athletes in the US. 卡尔·刘易斯是美国最卓越的运动员之一。 Do you believe that athletes compete with each other for nothing but honor? 你相信运动员仅仅是为了荣誉而相互竞争吗？ sacrifice vt.give up sth., esp. for a good purpose or belief 牺牲；奉献 It is absolutely unwise to sacrifice your health for your work. 为了工作牺牲健康绝对是不明智的。 My wife sacrificed a lot to take good care of the baby. 为了照顾宝宝，我妻子牺牲了很多。 injury n. [C,U] a wound or damage to part of ones body 伤害；损害 All construction workers should be insured against injury at work. 所有的建筑工人都应该保工伤险。 Tears came to her eyes when she saw the serious injuries on her boys legs. 她看到儿子腿上严重的伤口，眼眶里不禁盈满了泪水。 exploit vt.use sth. fully so as to get benefit from it 利用；剥削 It has been reported that his company exploits the employees in various ways. 据报道他的公司以各种方式剥削工人。 I wont exploit your difficulty to beat you in competition. 我不会利用你的困难来在比赛中取胜。