[英语教程修订版2]unit6.pptVIP

* * * * * update 1) v. to make something more modern by adding new parts e.g. It’s time we updated our software. They need to update their image. An updated version of the software will be available within two months. 2) v. to add the most recent information to something e.g. The files need updating. I called the office to update them on the day’s development. We’ll update you on this news story throughout the day. 3) n. the act of updating or something that is updated e.g. I’ll need regular updates on your progress. When was the last update performed on the mail list? marvel 1) n. a wonderful and surprising person or thing e.g. I don’t know how he did it—he’s a bloody marvel. An electronic computer is a marvel of modern engineering. She is a marvel of beauty. Internet has done marvels. 2) v. to feel great surprise or admiration for something, especially someone’s behavior e.g. I’m just marveling at your skill/courage. I marveled at my mother’s ability to remain calm in a crisis. I marveled that anyone could be so stupid. marvelous adj. extremely good, wonderful e.g. What a marvelous idea! How was your holiday? Marvelous! This is a marvelous opportunity for me. transfer vt. to (cause to) move from one place, job, vehicle, etc. to another e.g. Please help me to transfer these files to the new cabinet. He was transferred from the London branch to the Edinburgh branch. I’d like to transfer $500 into my current account. I transferred at Singapore for a flight to Brisbane. This disease is transferred from mother to baby. spell n. a short period of time which something last e.g. After a brief spell in the army, I returned to teaching. Each of them did a ten-day spell of duty in the office during the summer vacation. He had a spell after class. activate v. to make something such as a device or chemical process star