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Unit7 When Tomorrow Comes. 单词笔记
词汇详解
prediction n. 预测；预言 predict v. 预测
The results of the experiment confirmed our predictions. 预言；预测；预告
People agree with the government's prediction that the economy will improve.
Skilled readers make use of context and prediction.
It's difficult to make accurate predictions about the effects on the environment.
It is impossible to predict what will happen. 预言；预告；预报
a reliable method of predicting earthquakes
She predicted (that) the election result would be close.
outer adj. 外围的；外表的
the outer layers of the skin 外表的；外边的
I walked along the outer edge of the track. 远离中心的；外围的
They have been visited by creatures from outer space.
Workers tried to find some wooden beams to strengthen the outer walls.
worse adj./adv. 更差；更糟；更坏
The rooms were awful and the food was worse. 更差；更糟；更坏
The interview was much worse than he had expected.
There's nothing worse than going out in the cold with wet hair.
They were trying to prevent an even worse tragedy. 更严重的；更严厉
If he gets any worse we'll call the doctor. 病情更重；健康恶化；更不愉快
He told her she'd let them down and she felt worse than ever.
She'd lost her job. Even worse, she'd lost her house and her children, too.
ticket n. 票；券
a bus/theatre/plane. ticket 票；券；车票
free tickets to the show 入场券
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success.
a parking/speeding ticket 违章停车 / 超速驾驶罚款单
I queued for two hours to get a ticket to see the football game.
I want to know at what point I break the speed limit and get a ticket.
She bought a lottery ticket and won more than $33 million. 兑奖券;彩票
positive adj. 乐观的；积极地；良好的
a positive attitude/outlook 乐观的态度 / 前景
She tried to be more positive about her new job.
It will require positive action by all in the industry.
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. 积极的；建设性的
His family have been a very positive influence on him. 良好的；有助益的
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.
I can't be positive about what time it happened. 确信；肯定
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. 消极的；负面的
traffic n. 交通；运输 v. 非法交易
heavy/rush-hour traffic 繁忙的 / 高峰时刻的交通
There's always a lot of traffic at this time of day.
They were stuck in traffic and missed their flight.
We must address ourselves to the problem of traffic pollution.
the traffic of goods between one country and another 运输
to traffic in drugs 买卖毒品
Traffic in illicit drugs was now worth some 500 thousand million dollars a year.
He was sentenced to ten years in prison on charges of drug trafficking.
technology n. 科技；工艺 technological adj. 科技的
science and technology / to make use of the most modern technologies
recent advances in medical technology
technological advances / technological change 科技进步/革新
The use of new technology is core to our strategy.
His music is an integration of tradition and new technology.
New technology has enabled development of an online 'virtual library'.
Science and technology have made major changes to the way we live.
video n. 视频 v. 录像
The movie will be released on video in June. 录像带
Video is a good medium for learning a foreign language.
Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry.
Did you remember to video that programme 给...录像
Videoing students can be a useful teaching exercise.
She had been videoing the highlights of the tournament.
system n. 系统
the British educational system 英国的教育制度
a new system for assessing personal tax bills 新的个人税额估定办法
a system of government 体制
The present system of funding for higher education is unsatisfactory.
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system.
efficient adj. 效率高的；有功效的
efficient heating equipment / the efficient use of energy
As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories.
Energy prices have been kept low, so energy is used inefficiently.
Their communication systems are inefficient in the extreme.
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources.
An efficient transport system is critical to the long-term future of London.
improvements in efficiency at the factory 效率；效能；功效
I was impressed by the efficiency with which she handled the crisis.
education n. 教育 educate v. 教育
primary/elementary education 初等 / 基础教育
The government aims to improve public services, especially education.
He gave his children the best education that money can buy.
She was educated in the US. 她是在美国受的教育
Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking.
The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment.
children with special educational needs
The staff should make sure the kids have an enjoyable and educational day.
length n. 时长；长度
This room is twice the length of the kitchen. 长；长度
The snake usually reaches a length of 100 cm.
We discussed shortening the length of the course. 时间的长短
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company.
We have already discussed this matter at great length. 长时间；详尽地
partner n. 搭档；同伴
Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner!
Spain has been one of Cuba's major trading partners. 贸易伙伴
a partner in a law firm 律师事务所的合伙人
With his partner away, all the work now fell to him.
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner.
shall（should） modal v. 将要；将会
This time next week I shall be in Scotland. 将要，将会
在疑问句中同I和we连用，表示提出或征求意见
Let's look at it again, shall we / What shall we do this weekend
表示决心、命令或指示: 必须，一定，应该
He is determined that you shall succeed.
Candidates shall remain in their seats until all the papers have been collected.
You shouldn't drink and drive. / You shouldn't drink and drive.
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. 本应，本当
The bus should have arrived ten minutes ago.
pass v. 通过；及格 n. 及格；通行证
Several people were passing but nobody offered to help. 通过；走过
The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass.
Pass the salt, please. / Pass me over that book. 给；递；传递
On his death, the title passed to his eldest son. 转移给，遗留给
Six months passed and we still had no news of them. 推移；逝去
We grew more anxious with every passing day.
She hasn't passed her driving test yet. 及格；合格
His grandmother passed away last year. （婉辞，指去世）亡故
winner n. 优胜者；成功者 win v. 获胜；赢
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. 优胜者
The winners were given an enthusiastic welcome when they arrived home.
The winner will receive a prize to the value of 1000.
to win an election/a game/a war, etc. 赢得选举、比赛、战争等
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools.
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer.
She's against the idea but I'm sure I can win her over. 说服；把...争取过来
cure v. 治愈；治好 n. 药物；疗法
Will you be able to cure him, Doctor 治愈，治好
I finally managed to cure the rattling noise in my car. 解决，了结（问题）
the search for a cure for cancer 药；药物；疗法
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated.
Punishment can never be an effective cure for acute social problems. 对策;措施
cancer n. 癌症
Most skin cancers are completely curable.
The cancer has spread to his stomach.
cancer patients 癌症病人 / cancer research 癌症研究
Violence is a cancer in our society. （社会）毒瘤
He worked in a hospital for ten years nursing cancer patients.
He struggled against cancer for two years.
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer.
concert n. 音乐会；演奏会
a classical/rock/pop concert 古典 / 摇滚 / 流行音乐会
How many people were there at the concert
The children are too young to sit through a concert.
James is busy practising for the school concert.
The concert only lasted an hour, so we felt we were getting short measure.
cash n. 现金；金钱 v. 兑换
How much cash do you have on you 现金
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash.
I'm afraid I haven't got any spare cash.
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash.
We can't cash the check if you haven't got any ID. 兑换支票
wallet n. 钱包；皮夹
You'll have to go to the police station to reclaim your wallet.
They pinned him against a wall and stole his wallet.
Peter took out his wallet and showed his ID to the police.
The finder of a wallet who takes it home may be guilty of theft.
guest n. 客人；宾客
more than 100 wedding guests 100多位出席婚礼的宾客
Liz was not on the guest list. 利兹不在邀请之列
The scientists are here as guests of our government. 特邀嘉宾
‘Do you mind if I use the phone ’ ‘Be my guest.’ 请便；随便
There isn't enough room for us, let alone any guests.
wisely adv. 聪明地；明智地 wise adj. 聪明的；明智的
But not all the money, to put it mildly, has been used wisely.
You must use your time wisely and have proper rest.
Parents must wisely help children develop a healthy concept of self.
a wise decision 明智的决定
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
She didn't think it was wise to take sides in their argument.
a woman of great wisdom 才女
I question the wisdom of giving a child so much money.
best-selling adj. 畅销的
Our product is the best-selling model of its kind.
This novel was one of last year's best-selling titles.
It ranks as the best-selling Chinese language film in domestic box office history.
Harry Porter is a film based on a best-selling novel.
futurist n. 未来学家 future n. 未来；将来
He describes himself as a futurist focused on the present.
What will the cities of the future look like
The exchange rate is likely to fall in the near future (= soon).
She has a great future ahead of her. 前途；前程
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. 今后；从今以后
Young people today face a very difficult future at work.
everywhere adv./pron. 到处；所有地方
Everywhere we went was full of tourists.
We'll have to eat here—everywhere else is full.
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it.
He follows me everywhere and it makes me feel so trapped.
The techniques are being applied almost everywhere by big and small firms alike.
service n. 服务；公共服务
The government aims to improve public services , especially education.
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained.
The food was good but the service was very slow.
10% will be added to your bill for service.
She has just celebrated 25 years' service with the company. 工作，效劳，服务
The ship will be taken out of service within two years. 使用；使用状况
If you need anything, I am at your service. 随时可供使用（或可以帮助）
disaster n. 灾难；不幸
an air disaster 空难 / environmental disasters 环境灾难
a natural disaster 自然灾害 / Thousands died in the disaster.
Losing your job doesn't have to be such a disaster.
The whole production was just a disaster! 非常糟糕的事;彻底的失败
The investigation will try to find out where the guilt for the disaster really lies.
emergency n. 突发事件；紧急情况
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake.
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field.
I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies.
The average response time to emergency calls was 9 minutes.
This door should only be used in an emergency.
disappear v. 消失；不见
The plane disappeared behind a cloud.
Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view.
Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage.
The child disappeared from his home some time after four. 失踪；丢失
They watched the bus disappear into the distance.
Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. 不复存在；灭绝；消亡
challenging adj. 挑战性的 challenge v. 挑战
challenging work/questions/problems 具有挑战性的工作 / 提问 / 问题
Mike found a challenging job as a computer programmer.
She gave him a challenging look. ‘Are you really sure ’ she demanded. 挑衅的
The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career.
It was a direct challenge to the president's authority.
Mike challenged me to a game of chess.
pilot n. 飞行员；领航员
The accident was caused by pilot error.
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field.
The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble.
He wants to be a pilot when he grows up.
He gave a vivid account of his life as a fighter pilot.
expert n. 专家；行家
a computer/medical expert 计算机 / 医学专家
He developed his own program in partnership with an American expert.
We employ an expert to advise on new technology.
The Japanese are expert at lowering manufacturing costs. 熟练的;在行的
You'll also get expert advice on keeping your hair in good condition. 专业的
replace v. 代替；取代
The new design will eventually replace all existing models. 代替；取代
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom.
It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks.（用...）替换
The thieves replaced the original painting with a copy.
Today, oil and natural gas have replaced coal and wood in most areas.
creativity n. 创造力 creative adj. 创造性的
I regard creativity both as a gift and as a skill.
How can teachers improve their teaching so as to encourage creativity
There may be a link between madness and creativity.
Like so many creative people he was never satisfied.
I would like to discuss with you the question of creative writing.
Creative people are usually very determined and thrive on overcoming obstacles.
mention v. 提到；写到
Nobody mentioned anything to me about it. 提到；写到；说到
Now that you mention it , she did seem to be in a strange mood.
You mentioned in your letter that you might be moving abroad.
Did she mention where she was going
‘Thanks for all your help.’ ‘Don't mention it.’ 不客气
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned.
accept v. 接受；相信
He asked me to marry him and I accepted. 收受；接受（建议、邀请等）
Please accept our sincere apologies.
It was pouring with rain so I accepted his offer of a lift.
My article has been accepted for publication.
He accepts full responsibility for what happened.
It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. 相信
Can we accept his account as the true version
influence v. 影响；对...起作用 n. 影响；作用
to have/exert a strong influence on sb 对某人产生强大的影响
the influence of the climate on agricultural production
What exactly is the influence of television on children
Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. 控制力；影响力
He committed the crime under the influence of drugs.
His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. 有影响的人/事
His writings have influenced the lives of millions.
We became the best of friends and he influenced me deeply.
He is trying to improperly influence a witness.
quality n. 品质；质量 adj. 优质的；高质量的
to be of good/poor/top quality 质量好 / 次 / 上乘
high-quality goods / a decline in water quality 水质的下降
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France.
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity 人品，素质，品德
develop v. 增强；发展；开发
The child is developing normally. 成长；发育
The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. 发展；壮大
The company develops and markets new software. 开发；研制
Her son developed asthma（哮喘） when he was two. 患（病）
The car developed engine trouble and we had to stop. 出现（问题）
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. 发展,变化
I had the film developed yesterday. 冲洗（胶片）
Education is central to a country's economic development.
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness.
valuable adj. 很有用的；宝贵的
a valuable experience 宝贵的经验
The book provides valuable information on recent trends.
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations.
Our experience as refugees taught us many valuable lessons.
It is part of our human nature to value and desire good health.
She has often said how highly she values your friendship.
public n. 公共的；公众的
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues.
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health.
a public education system 公共教育体系 / a public library
The palace is now open to the public. 平民；百姓；民众
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report.
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. 公开地
medical adj. 医学的；医疗的 medicine n. 药
Microscope is a powerful aid in medical research.
The drug should only be used under medical supervision.
Medical opinion differs as to how to treat the disease.
Two Americans will share this year's Nobel Prize for Medicine.
The doctor has given me some medicine to take for my cough.
Let the bully have a taste of his own medicine. 自己曾给别人的苦头
industry n. 工业；行业
heavy/light industry 重 / 轻工业
British industry suffers through insufficient investment in research.
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth.
The government is ready to introduce protection for the car industry.
We were impressed by their industry. 勤奋；勤劳
No one doubted his ability, his industry or his integrity.
task n. 工作；任务
to perform/carry out/complete/undertake a task 执行 / 完成 / 承担任务
Our first task is to set up a communications system.
The teacher assigned each of the children a different task.
Detectives are now faced with the task of identifying the body.
depend v. 依赖；取决于
—Is he coming —That depends. He may not have the time. 那得看情况
He was the sort of person you could depend on.
He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation.
The cooking time needed depends on the size of the potato.
Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up.
I don't want to depend too much on my parents.
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival.

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