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Unit FourWord Study expand (Title) v. to become larger in size, number, or amount, or to make sth. become larger e.g. Metals expand when they are heated. Why not try to expand your story into a novel? Expression Related expand on sth.: to develop or give more of (a story, an argument, etc.) 阐述,详述 e.g. You mentioned the need for extra funding. Would you expand on that?? Word Related expanse: n. (~ of sth.) a very large area of water, sky, land, etc. e.g. There was an eagle in the blue expanse of the sky. promote (L.1) v. (1) to help sth. to develop or increase e.g. Fertilizer promotes leaf growth.? The government held a meeting to promote trade between Hong Kong and the UK. (2) (~ sb. to sth.) to move sb. to a higher rank or more senior job e.g. She worked hard and was soon promoted to management. The football team was promoted to the first division after the winning season.? reflect (L.18) v. (1) to show or be a sign of a particular situation or feeling e.g. Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community.? (2) (~ sb./sth. in sth.) to show the image of sb./sth. on the surface of sth. such as a mirror, water or glass e.g. He looked at his face reflected in the mirror. Word Related reflection n. an image in a mirror, on a shiny surface, on water, etc. ? e.g. Can you see your reflection in the water?? undergo (L.22) v. (underwent, undergone) experience sth., especially a change or sth. unpleasant ? e.g. He had undergone great hardship when he was young, which made him stronger. Brainstorm? 我母亲去年做了一个大手术。 My mother underwent a major surgery last year. invest (L.27) v. (~ sth./in sth.) if a government, business, or organization invests in sth., they spend a large amount of money to improve it or help it succeed ? e.g. Now is a good time to invest in the stock market. The government has invested heavily in public tran