译林牛津版高中英语选修9课件：U4 Language points.pptVIP

3 to accept, tolerate or endure especially something unpleasant: Tell me now! I cant bear the suspense! 现在就告诉我! 我不能忍受悬念。 Its your decision — you must bear the responsibility if things go wrong. 这是你的决定—如果出问题,你必须 承担责任。 [+ to infinitive] He couldnt bear to see the dog in pain. 他不能忍受看到狗痛苦。 [+ ing form of verb] I cant bear being bored. 我不能忍受有人烦我。 bearable ?adjective  If an unpleasant situation is bearable, you can accept or deal with it: As far as she was concerned, only the weekends made life bearable. 就她而言, 只有周末才使生活可以忍受。 If the symptoms get worse, consult your doctor. 如果这些症状变得严重的话, 向医生请教。 3. consult: verb The most important person in a Karen village is the priest and he is consulted regularly about sacrifices and other ceremonies. (P57) someone who advises people on a particular subject: a management/financial/computer consultant 管理/金融/电脑顾问 consultant ?noun [C] [I or T] to discuss something with someone before you make a decision: Why didnt you consult me about this? 关于这件事你为什么不和我协商? After consultations with our accountants, weve decided how to cut costs within the company. 在和我们的会计协商之后, 我们决定了 怎样在公司内部削减费用。 consultation noun [C] a meeting to discuss something or to get advice: noun [C or U] We had to make sacrifices in order to pay for our childrens education. 我们必须作出牺牲为孩子们的教育负费。 4. sacrifice: (KILL) ?? verb [I or T]  to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person: Many women sacrifice their careers for their family. 许多女性为她们的家庭牺牲事业。 This proverb is usually shortened to ‘great minds think alike’. (P57) shorten: to become shorter or make sth shorter (使)变短，缩短 现在白天变得越来越短了。 The days are shortening now. 他们在谈论有关缩短工作周的问题。 They’re talking about shortening the working week. Don’t count on something going well until it happens. (P57) count on/upon: to depend on or be certain of someone or something 依靠，指望 我准会投你一票。 You can count on my vote. 我们都期望能争取到这份合同。 We’re all counting on winning th