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Unit Seven Word Study pledge (L.1) v. to make a formal, usually public, promise that you will do something e.g. The government pledged their support for the plan. At the fund-raising dinner Moore pledged $100,000 to the orchestra. Word Related pledge n. a serious promise or agreement, especially one made publicly or officially e.g. Management has given a pledge that there will be no job cuts this year. They have made a pledge never to reveal the secret. commitment (L.3) n. (1) a promise or obligation to do sth. or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support sb./sth. ? e.g. I’m overworked at the moment—I’ve taken on too many commitments. Our company has a commitment to quality and customer service.? (2) state of being dedicated or devoted e.g. We are looking for someone with a real sense of commitment to the job. Word Related commit v. do (sth. illegal, wrong, or foolish)? e.g. commit a crime ?commit suicide appreciate (L.5) v. (1) to understand how good or useful sb. or sth. is? e.g. You don’t seem to appreciate how busy I am.? (2) to recognize the good qualities of sb./sth. e.g. You can’t fully appreciate foreign literature in translation.? (3) to be grateful for sth that sb has done; to welcome sth.? e.g. Thanks ever so much for your help, I really appreciate it. Word Related appreciation n. understanding and enjoyment e.g. She shows little appreciation of good music.? It helps children to develop an appreciation of poetry and literature. Brainstorm 有好茶一杯，我就真乐在其中了。? I really appreciate a good cup of tea. 我理解你的困难，但却爱莫能助。 I appreciate your problem, but I don’t think I can help you. diminish (L.7) v. (1) to become or to make sth. become smaller, weaker, etc. e.g. Nothing could diminish people’s enthusiasm for Christmas shopping. (2) to make sb./sth. seem less important than they really are ? e.g. The opposition are trying to dimini