新视野大学英语读写教程(第二版)第四册 unit 6 section a bribery and business ethics.ppt

3. on the increase increasing e.g. Words and Expressions—Word Using Crime is on the increase. Translation 据统计，中国上半年的GDP 持增长势头。 Key It is estimated that China’s GDP is on the increase in the first half year. 4. substantial adj. large enough to be satisfactory Reform and opening up have yielded substantial results. 改革开放取得了丰硕成果。 Translation Key Words and Expressions—Word Using 5. stand by 1) to remain loyal to, esp. in a difficult situation; 2) to remain faithful to a promise, agreement; 3) to remain inactive when action is needed. His parents stood by him during his years in prison. I stand by what I said earlier. How can you stand by and do nothing when she needs help? e.g. Words and Expressions—Word Using 这份报告控告政府的失职。 The report accused the government of shirking its responsibilities. 6. accuse sb. of sth. to charge sb. with doing wrong or breaking the law Words and Expressions—Word Using Translation Key e.g. He was accused of murder. 7. hit upon to think of an idea unexpectedly 我们终于找到了解决方法。 We finally hit upon a solution. Translation Key Words and Expressions—Word Using e.g. She hit upon the perfect title for her new novel. 8. amount to to be equal in quantity or in meaning What does his reply mean? His reply amounts to a refusal/approval… Tips Use it Words and Expressions—Word Using e.g. Our debts amount to over $1000. 9. behave oneself to act in a way that people think is correct or proper He is now 20, it’s time that he started behaving himself. 我希望孩子们规矩点。 他现在二十岁了，该是规矩行事的时候了。 I hope the children behave themselves. Translation Words and Expressions—Word Using Key 10. square … with to make two ideas, facts agree with each other; to agree or to be consistent with another idea, fact His statement doesn’t square with the facts. e.g. Key Words and Expressions—Word Using Translation They have tried to persuade me to join them, but I can’t square it with my conscience. 他们极力劝说我和他们一起干，但是我没