综英课件unit5Part2(para3~8).ppt

Part2 (para3~8) In the face of :in spite of; against In the face of difficulties and hardships, she managed to keep her sense of humor. In the face of death, he remained calm and cool, showing sign fear. Ensure :make sth. Certain to happen There is a change in the law that ensures fair treatment for people of all races. Take a taxi if you want to ensure that you catch the plane. Synonyms: Guarantee, assure, secure Stand for (1) be a sign or short form of; represent; Our Party stand for the interests of broad masses of the people. (2) (in questions and negatives) allow to continue; accept without complaining I wouldn’t stand for that sort of treatment if I were you. (3)have as a set of aims or principles; support Even today those people still stand for serfdom in Tibet. be responsible for: Have control and authority over something and someone the duty of taking; care of it or them e.g. Who’s responsible for the terrible mess? 谁应该对这种混乱负责？ Sponge a type of which can suck up and hold water and is usually used for washing n.海绵，海绵状的东西 v.用海绵擦拭，吸收到，抹掉 1.He always simple sea creature a piece of sponge, or of a similar substance made from rubber, sponges off others.他总是揩别人的油。 2.She gave the floor a vigorous sponge all over.她用海绵把地板使劲擦一遍 Object (1) n. a thing that you can see or touch but that is not usually a living animal, plant or person e.g. Various objects were on table. (2)vi. feel or express opposition to or dislike of something or someone e.g. Would anyone object if we started the meeting now? Synonyms: oppose, disagree, resist, protest Antonym: agree Rookie sb. who is new to and has experience of activity, esp. a new soldier or policemenHe is a police rookie. He joined the police only last year.She is a rookie nurse. She is very careful with her job. Conviction: n. (1)a very firm belief e.g. I have the conviction that he is right. (2)when someone is officially found to be guilty of particular crime e.g. They have no previous conviction. Deriva