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Unit Eight Word Study function (L.2) v. to work in a correct way; to work well e.g. Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally. This machine has stopped functioning. n. a special activity or purpose of a person or thing ? e.g. The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. It is not the function of this committee to deal with dismissals. Brainstorm 冰箱有点问题。 The refrigerator is not functioning well. 这沙发在夜里可以当床。 The sofa functions as a bed at night. be aware of (L.2) noticing that sth. is present, or that sth. is happening 知道，觉察到，注意到 e.g. Are you aware of the time? It happened without my being aware of it. Brainstorm 当心那些浑水摸鱼的人。 Be aware of those who fish in troubled waters.? 我懂得他的弦外之音：这事儿总工程师也有责任。 I’m quite aware of the overtones of what he was saying: the chief engineer should also be held responsible. build up (L.7) establish, develop, make, or accumulate gradually sth. 增强（大，多） e.g. Traffic is building up on roads into the city. Tension built up as the crisis approached. Language Enhancement Go away, you _______________________________. （走开，你让我生气了。） He has _____________________________________. （几年来他生意做得很兴旺。） capability (L.8) n. the ability, power, or qualities necessary to do sth. ? e.g. Animals in the zoo have lost the capability of catching food for themselves. You have the capability to do this job well. Word Related capable adj. (~ of sth./doing sth.) having the ability, power, or quality necessary for sth. e.g. You are capable of better work than this. Show me what you are capable of. application (L.11) n. (1) the practical use of sth., especially a theory, discovery, etc. e.g. The invention would have a wide range of‘ applications in industry. (2) a formal request for sth., such as a job, permission to do sth.? e.g. We received 400 applications for the job. come up with (L.13) to think of an idea, answer, etc. esp. in