高中英语M9U2 Language points.pptVIP

7. magnetic adj. 磁的, 有磁性的, 有吸引力的 magnet n. 磁体, 磁铁 a magnetic recorder 磁录音机 a magnetic compass bearing 可分辨磁极方向的罗盘 a magnetic person 有魅力的人 The iron has lost its magnetic force. 这铁已失去磁力。 8. random n. 随意, 任意 adj. 任意的, 随便的, 胡乱的 make a random choice 任意选择 at random = aimlessly; without any plan 随机，随便 The travelers at the airport were searched at random. （搜查人员对）机场上的旅客随便选几个人加以搜查。 9. awkward adj. 难使用的, 笨拙的, 尴尬的; 棘手的,难处理的 an awkward remark 令人窘迫的评论 当谁都不知道说什么时，出现了令人尴尬的沉默。 There was an awkward silence, when no one knew what to say. 10. precise adj. 精确的, 准确的 precision n. 精确(性), 精密(度) A lawyer needs a precise mind. 律师需要一丝不苟的精神。 A camera is an instrument of precision. 照相机是一种精密仪器。 accurate = correct, free of mistakes 准确的,无误的 precise = exact in form, detail, measurements, time, etc 精密的，精确的 accurate, precise, exact exact = correct and without mistake (of things that can be measured) 精密的，准确的 11. simplify vt. 单一化, 简单化 simple adj. 简单的 The English in this story has been simplified to make it easier to understand. 这个故事里的英语被简写以便更容易理解。 12. portable adj. 轻便的, 手提(式)的, 便携式的 a portable typewriter 提式打字机 a portable generator 便携式发电机 13. update v. 使现代化, 修正, 校正, 更新 n. 现代化, 更新 updated adj. 最新的，现代化的，适时的 an updated and revised edition 最新修订本 14.tendency n. 趋向, 倾向 We’ve noticed a growing tendency for people to work at home instead of in offices. 我们注意到一种趋势，越来越多的人在家里工作而不在办公室里上班。 have a tendency to do sth. 倾向于做某事，往往会做某事 Jean’s nice but she has a tendency to talk too much. 简人倒不错，就是往往太唠叨。 15. reliable adj. 可靠的, 可信赖的 rely v.依赖, 依靠, 信赖, 信任, 依赖于 reliability n.可靠性 She may forget to come she is not very reliable. 她可能忘了来，她不太可信赖。 Language Points 1. work out ① to calculate an answer, amount, price, or value 计算 ② to think about sth. and manage to understand it 设法弄