大学第一学期精读unit5~6复习.docVIP

Unit 5 How to Be True to Yourself Language Work Words and Expressions Sentences Grammar Words and Expressions demonstrate sell out expediency at hand demand sth. of sb. consist of stand for ensure account for object back down appoint lack challenge succumb L4. demonstrate v. (1) to prove or make clear a fact, esp. by reasoning or providing examples; to show or prove clearly 证明，论证，证实 e.g. The study demonstrates the link between poverty and malnutrition. Galileo demonstrated that objects of different weights fall at the same speed. His last remark demonstrates his total ignorance of the subject / that he is totally ignorant of the subject. 他最后的评论证明他对这个学科一无所知。 (2) to show or describe clearly 示范，演示 e.g. The first-aid instructor demonstrated the correct way to bandage a wound. I will now demonstrate how the machine works. *demonstration n. an act of showing or proving sth. 表明，证明，示范 e.g. Our polluted air clearly demonstrates the need for tougher environmental laws. (v.→ n.) Our polluted air is a clear demonstration of the need for tougher environmental laws. She demonstrated how the machine worked. (v.→ n.) She gave us a demonstration of how the machine worked. *demonstrative a. showing or proving sth. 表明、证明…的；showing feelings openly 公开表露情感的，情感外露的 e.g. The report is demonstrative of the government’s concern about this matter. My mother wasn’t demonstrative; she never hugged me. L6. sell out (1) to be disloyal or unfaithful to one’s principles 背叛原则，出卖朋友 e.g. He was a good writer, but he sold out and now just writes for money. The president was accused of ____________ the Republicans. (2) to sell all of what was for sale 售完 e.g. All the tickets for the match were completely sold out. I’m afraid we have completely _________ shirts in your size, sir. L7. expediency also: expedience n. what it is useful or necessary to do in a particular situation, even if it is morally wrong 权宜之计，权宜的考虑 e.g. His behaviour seems to