新视野 大学英语 读写教程 第二册 U1.pptVIP

much less is often used after a negative statement, to indicate that the statement is more true of the person, thing, or situation that you are going to mention. e.g. The old man can hardly walk, much less run. They are always short of water to drink, much less to take a bath. probe — try to find out the truth of sth e.g. The police are probing (into) trading which breaks the law. He probed (into) the housing market for a good opportunity to invest. work at — put effort into something or doing something e.g. He is working at being the best. The director is working at increasing returns for in