英语综合教程unit7词汇学习.docVIP

Unit 7 Words and Expressions 1. (Para. 1) interviewee: n. the person who answers the questions in an interview (插入图片 面试.jpg) This is best obtained by asking interviewees to complete standard forms or to take tests before or between interviews. The total time taken was judged by the interviewees to be between 40 and 60 minutes at review. 2. (Para. 2) potential: 1. adj. likely to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the future For the first time she realized the potential danger of her situation. (插入图片 足球迷.jpg) It’s wrong to regard all soccer fans as potential trouble-makers — it’s only a small minority who are responsible for the violence. Often a seller will deal concurrently with a number of potential buyers. 2. n. the possibility that sth. will develop in a particular way, or have a particular effect; one’s natural ability or quality that could develop to make them very good But as you grow in confidence and experience, you will be able to realize your full potential. (插入声音文件potential) （= All girls and boys, from every background, must be able to discover their talents and fulfill their potential.） 3. (Para. 3) analogy: n. sth. that seems similar between two situations, processes, etc. A close analogy can be drawn between cancer of the cell and a society hooked on drugs. (插入声音文件analogy) （= Dr. Smith explained the movement of light by analogy with the movement of water.） CF: similarity, resemblance, analogy likeness 这些名词均含“相似，类似”之意。 similarity指不同的人或事物在外表、特征、程度或性质等方面有某些相似之处。When comparing cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarities. resemblance指外观相似之处。What happens in the film bears little resemblance to what actually happens. analogy指外表或实质均不相同的事物对比之下的类似之处。It is not, of course, invariably helpful to make analogies between sexism and racism.