2012.1.13大专英语.pptVIP

Expwriencing English Elementary Book;Language Points;4. sooner or later (迟早） certainly, though one is not sure when Examples: No use hiding the truth. Hell know it sooner or later. I believe this dream will be realized sooner or later. 5. nowadays(如今) at the present time Examples: Nowadays children enjoy less free time. Nowadays some young men choose to keep their hair long. 6. delay(延迟，耽误) n. delaying or being delayed Examples: We must leave without delay. v. make or be slow or late Examples: The train is delayed for two hours.;7. in order to (为了...)so that one may Examples: In order to catch the first train, he got up at 5 a.m. She stood on a chair in order to reach the top of the shelf. 8. take down(记录) write down Examples: Ive taken down a lot of notes. Have you taken down what the teacher has said? 9. executive: adj. (执行的) having to do with managing Examples: He has the necessary executive skills. The president is the chief executive officer of the company. n. (执行官，经理) person or group in a business organization, trade union, etc. with administrative or managerial powers Example: Shes an executive in a computer company.;10. as long as（只要）on the condition that Examples: You shall never enter the house as long as Im here. Ill do it as long as I have the chance. 11. be in demand(有需求) be needed Examples: These goods are much in demand just now. Nowadays, a person of good education is in great demand. 12.make a reservation(预订) ask for a reservation, ask sth. to be kept for certain use Examples: Please make a reservation for me. Well eat out tonight. Call to make a reservation.;13. ahead of time(提前) finishing in advance, using less than the expected time Examples: We can finish the preparation ahead of time. Youll get an extra reward if you complete the task ahead of time. 14. get promoted(得到提升) be promoted, be given a higher position. Examples: Well done! Youve got promoted. He got promoted after h