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Vocabulary expectation [ekspek’tei??n] n. 期待，预期 (v. expect) Many things in our life are beyond our expectation. prospect [’pr?spekt]? n. 景色；前景；有希望的候选人 What do you think about the prospect of e-commerce? despite [dis’pait] prep. 不管，尽管 Despite the fact that she is short, she is an excellent basketball player. specialize/-ise [’spe??laizd] vi. (in) 专门研究，专攻 We specialize in hand-made carpets in this factory. specific [spi’sifik] adj. 特有的，特定的；明确的，具体的 We havent fixed a specific date for our meeting. assistance [?’sist?ns] n. 帮助，援助 (v. assist) Your technical assistance in the project is greatly appreciated. consist [k?n’sist] vi. (of)组成，构成；(in)存在于 How many players does a baseball team consist of? Happiness does not consist in how many possessions you own. consistent [k?n’sist?nt] adj. 一致的，符合的 The witness’s testimony is not consistent with what he said earlier. existence [iɡ’zist?ns]? n. 存在，生存 The elephant is the largest land animal in existence. substitute [’s?bstitju:t] n. 替代品；vt. 代替；vi. (for)代替 We use plastics as a substitute for steel. status [’steit?s] n. 地位，身份；情形，状况 Chinese women’s status has been greatly improved, especially in cities. establish [is’t?bli?]? vt. 建立，创办；确定，证实 (n. establishment) We have established diplomatic relations with many countries. constant [’k?nst?nt] adj. 持久不变的；不断的；忠实的 In South China, the constant rain in spring is disgusting. obstacle [’?bst?kl] n. 障碍（物），妨碍 Fear of change is an obstacle to progress. humble [’h?mbl] adj. 谦虚的；地位低下的；简陋的 vt.使谦恭 Defeat and failure may make people humble. He is looked down on because of his humble background. evident [’evid?nt] adj. 明显的，明白的 It is evident that he is not equal to the job. evidence [’evid?ns] n.根据，证据，迹象 A scientist must produce evidence in support of a theory. 18. advisable [?d’vaiz?bl] adj. 可取的，适当的，明智的 It was advisable for you not to mention the unpleasant news. supervise [’sju:p?vaiz] v. 监督，管理，指导 Most of us know how to do our own work properly, but it is