大学英语 第四册第四单元课件unit4 sectionA.ppt

Chinese to English Word Using 1. boost v. ① to make sth. increase, or become better There is nothing like winning to boost the confidence of players. 没有什么比胜利更能提高运动员的士气。 I. Word Using Translation Key Words and Expressions—Word Using 1. boost v. ② to praise and publicize to make sth. more successful 她的书近来得到了《观察者》杂志的推介。 Her books have been boosted in The Observer recently. Translation Key Words and Expressions—Word Using 2. condense v. ① to reduce to a smaller or shorter form Should I manage to condense my letter of  application into one page? When a gas or vapor  condenses, it changes  into liquid. ② to (of a gas) become liquid by cooling e.g. Words and Expressions—Word Using 3. intensive a. involving hard work concentrated into a short time labor-intensive 劳动密集型的 capital-intensive 资金密集型的 intensive care 重病特别护理 intensive study 强化学习 同根词 intense a.（性质、感情等）强烈的；紧张的 intensify v. 增强，强化 intensity n. 强烈，剧烈，紧张；强度 e.g. Words and Expressions—Word Using 4. be stuck with to have no choice about doing Why am I always stuck with the dirty work? 为什么我老是得干脏活？ be stuck in: remain fixed in (a place, or situation) The motorcycle is stuck in the mud. 这辆摩托车陷在了泥里，动弹不得。 e.g. Compare Words and Expressions—Word Using 5. desperate a. ① needing or wanting very much I would be desperate for (a rescue/shelter… ) I would be desperate to (look for water/call for  help… ) Suppose you got lost in the woods. What would you be desperate for/to do? Use It Tips Words and Expressions—Word Using 5. desperate a. ② filled with despair and ready to do  anything, regardless of danger The prisoners became desperate in their attempts to escape. 那些囚犯拼命企图逃亡。 Translation Key Words and Expressions—Word Using 6. log on to to get access to (Internet) In order to log on to the system you must enter a special password. Anyone can l