B4-Unit 2 词语补充解释.docVIP

Unit 2, Level 4 词语解释 Part A learning vocabulary 1.knob[n?b] 【中文释义】 n. 把手，瘤 【英文释义】 a circular rounded projection or protuberance a round handle any thickened enlargement an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger 【用法与例句】 Twist the knob to the right setting. 把旋钮拧到适当的定位挡上。 This knob is only held on by sellotape. 这个旋钮只是用透明胶带固定住的。 As he turned the knob, the sound diminished. 他一转旋钮，声音就变小了。 Does this knob come off? `No, its fixed on permanently. 这个把手能拆下来吗? 不能，那是固定的.＇ You may turn the right knob on the TV to switch it on. 你可以拧电视上右边的旋钮把它打开。 2. principal [prins?p?l] 【中文释义】 adj. 主要的，首要的n. 负责人，首要，校长 【英文释义】 the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated the educator who has executive authority for a school an actor who plays a principal role capital as contrasted with the income derived from it the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account 【用法与例句】 My principal concern is my familys welfare. 我至为关心的是我一家的幸福。 The agent spoke on behalf of his principal. 代理人代表他的委托人说话。 How much interest will there be on a principal of $5000? 5000美元本金的利息是多少？ Keys are available on application to the principal. 向校长申请就可得到钥匙。 I will have to consult my principals before I can give you an answer on that. 我必须同我的委托人磋商后才能就这个问题给你答复。 My wages are the principal source of my income. 薪金是我收入的主要来源。 Our principal problem is lack of time. 我们的主要问题就是缺少时间。 Part B More Listening 1.nursery [n?:s?ri] 【中文释义】 n. 托儿所 【英文释义】 a childs room for a baby , or a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions 【用法与例句】 Many children under 5 go to nursery school. 5岁以下的许多儿童都上幼儿园。 This nursery rhyme is very familiar to me. 我对这首摇篮曲很熟悉。 Shes all for more nursery schools being built. 她坚持主张多建托儿所。 She sent her little son to a nursery when she was working. 她工作时就把小儿子送到托儿所。2.hallway [h?:lwei] 【中文释义】 n. 过道，门厅 【英文释义】 an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open 【用法与例句】 She lu