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Unit 5 overcoming obstacles Discussion Do/did you have some kind of obstacle presently or in the past？What is/was it? How would/did you overcome it? What can you learn from the video? bear out To prove right or justified; confirm: 证实：证明是正确的或理所当然的；验证： The test results bear out our efforts. There are many who believe that the earthquakes around the world bear out the prophecy of Maya. numerous Amounting to a large number; many. 许多的：为数众多的；许多的 [修饰单数集合名词]由多数人形成的, 人数多的;[修饰复数名词]许多的, 无数的 a numerous acquaintance很多熟人 a numerous class学生人数多的班 a numerous library书多的图书馆 numerous libraries许多图书馆 numerous errors许许多多的错误 passion A powerful emotion, such as love, joy, hatred, or anger. 激情：强烈的感情，如爱、欣喜、憎恨或生气 Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life:the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind. --Bertrand Russell recur To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly Leap year recurs every four years. 每四年闰年一次。 It is said that another big earthquake would recur in Japan because the volcanos are becoming active. coincide vi.一致, 符合 My opinion coincides with his. 我的意见跟他巧合。 These two lines coincide with each other. 这两条线相重合。 This story coincides with the facts. 这故事与事实相符合。 alternate adj.交替的, 轮流的; 更迭的; 交错的 on alternate days 隔日 alternate seasons of the year an alternate member of the committee 委员会 候补委员 dedicate vt. 献给, 献身, 致力 be dedicated to... dedicate oneself to... dedicate ones life to... dedicate ... to sb. 把(作品)奉献给某人 vain 虚荣的, 空虚的, 自负的 a vain girl 虚荣心强的女孩子 He is vain of his speech. 他对自己的发言很得意。 in vain 徒劳, 无益地 政府试图降低房价，但目前似乎徒劳无功。 be ashamed of There is nothing to be ashamed of if you cannot speak English fluently，but you should be ashamed of mocking at those who try very hard to speak but cannot speak fluently. feel ashamed to ask ones inferiors 他的车没有受到严重的毁坏，只是一点划痕（scratch）。 There is nothing serious about the damage to his car; it is a mere scratch. 尽管作了充分的准备，场面的紧张还是使他充满了焦虑。 In