大学英语二级Unit_Two.ppt

17. date v - go on a date with someone, once or regularly They have been dating for a long time. I only dated him once. 18. consequence n - a result of sth. that has happened The storm that happened in Japan made disastrous consequences. as a consequence 因而，结果 in consequence 因此，结果 in consequence of …的结果，因为…的缘故，由于 of consequence 有势力的，重要的 take the consequences 自食其果，承担责任 19. commercial - n. an advertisement on TV or radio TV commercials today are more imaginative than they were 20 years ago. - adj. relating to business The movie was a commercial success. 20. affluent adj - rich enough to buy things for pleasure In an affluent society people can afford to strike a balance between work and life. 21. genuine adj - real, true He has a genuine desire to help us. real, true genuine real 普通用语，指真实的或与事实相符的。 true 强调客观事实与实际情况相符合，兼有real的含义。 genuine 指真实性是有据可查的。 22. go through - experience (sth. difficult or unpleasant) 1. How long will it take to go through the book? 2. I’m flattered that you went through all this trouble just for me. 3.They went through our luggage at the customs. 4. With great concentration she went through the movements. 1.检查2.遭受3.看完4.完成 23. Individual - n. person considered separately from their society rights of individuals The welfare of the individual is bound up with the welfare of the community. - adj. of or for one person A good coach knows how to take best advantage of the strength of each individual player on the team. 24. tangible adj - that can be clearly seen to exist; that you can touch and feel Sculpture is a tangible art form. Opposite : intangible Important Sentences Translate this sentence into Chinese. It was early December 2003, my first season as a Salvation Army bell ringer, when I was confronted with the question. 2. I can still see the confusion and curiosity in his eyes as he asked, “Are you poor?” Why did the boy ask such a question? How much did the b