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Unit 6 Section AHow to Prepare for Earthquakes New Words 1. detect: vt. e.g. He was detected in the act of breaking into her house. 他闯入她屋子时被人当场发现。Family Word: detective: n. 侦探 2. data: datum 3. wax: 3.1. vi. The fame of the film star waxed. 那个电影明星的知名度有所增加。 n. The envelope was sealed with wax. 信封用蜡封了口。 4. withstand: vt. e.g. The region needs housing which is strong enough to withstand severe wind and storms. 这个地区需要结实的房屋，以经受住狂风和暴雨的袭击。 5. weld: vt. e.g. The door was sheet metal welded on to the frame of iron. 门是焊接在一个铁框上的金属薄板。 6. joint: 6.1. n. Check the pipes for leaks at the joints