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Unit 7 Section A Vocabulary 1. overwhelm vt. 1) (of feelings) make (sb.) completely helpless, usu. suddenly 2) defeat e.g. He was overwhelmed with grief at the news of his son’s death in an accident. 听到儿子在事故中丧生的消息, 他悲痛欲绝。 They were overwhelmed by the enemy. 他们被敌军击败了。 The whole nation was overwhelmed with excitement because of its victory in bidding for hosting the 2008 Olympic Games. 由于申办2008年奥运会成功，整个国家沉浸在兴奋激动之中。 2. excess: a. additional and not wanted or needed n. an amount that is more than what is needed or wanted; too much e.g. This excess of losses over profits will ruin the business. 他花钱太厉害，过度的开销使他背上了债务。 He spends too much money; his excesses put him into debt. 这种亏损超过赢利的情况会使企业垮掉的。 3. pump: n. [C] a machine or device for forcing water or gas, out of or through sth. vt. cause air, etc. to move in a specified direction by using a pump e.g. The doctor removed the contents of her stomach with a stomach pump. 医生用胃泵清除掉她胃里的东西。 We took turns pumping out the boat.我们轮流用泵把船里的水抽干。 The heart pumps the blood round the body.心脏使血液在身体内循环。 4. attribute: vt. (to)say that a situation or event caused by sth. e.g. They attributed their success to their teacher’s encouragement. 他们把成功归因于老师的鼓励。 1,150 deaths a year can be attributed to drunk driving. 每年有1,150人死于酒后驾驶。 We attribute our success to being in the right place at the right time. 我们把成功归因于天时地利。 好心情、有规律锻炼和恰当饮食对身体有好处。 A good mood, regular exercises and a proper diet will contribute to good health. 5. exterior: n. [C] an external appearance, outside a. on or coming from the outside e.g. He is a gentle man with a rough exterior. 他是一个外表粗鲁但性情温和的男人。 In some of the villages the exterior walls of the houses are painted pink. 有一些村庄的外墙刷成了粉红色。 6.delegate: v. give (part of one’s rights, etc.) to sb. else for a certain time n. sb. who has been elected or chosen to speak for a group e.g. Many nations send delegates to the United States. 许多国家向联合国派驻代表。 He delegated his responsibilities to an assistant. 他委托一名助手代施其责。 ? You can