【2017年整理】大学与体验英语四册一单元课件.ppt

initiative n. — the ability to decide in an independent way what to do and when to do it Examples Mr Hills showed initiative and bravery when dealing with a dangerous situation. Employees are encouraged to use their initiative if faced with a problem. the initiative — the opportunity to take action before other people do Examples She would have to take the initiative in order to improve their relationship. We have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dominate the discussion. Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile . Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. take up — 1) start doing sth. regularly as a habit, job, or interest Examples I took up smoking when I was at school. Chris has taken up jogging. — 2) accept an offer or a challenge that sb. has made to you Examples Schools are taking up the offer of cut-price computer. One of our greatest athletes has taken up a new challenge. Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile . Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. hang on to — to keep sth. Examples She still hung on to her wedding ring, even after the divorce. We should hang on to the house and sell it later when prices are higher. Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile . Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. dilemma n. — a situation in which you have to make a difficult decision Examples I’m in a dilemma over whether to tell him the truth or not. We now face an embarrassing dilemma: should we stay or go. Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile . Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. It meant we subcontracted our physical, emotional, and practical needs to women. Paraphrase ? Paraphrase ? We depend upon women to cater for our physical, emotional, and practical needs. Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile . Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. It left us, particularly the elderly, half-dead, living sad