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23. consume
v. 消耗（能量，燃料，时间等） * 小型机动车消耗的燃料较少。
A smaller vehicle will consume less fuel. v. （正式用法）吃，喝
* Before he died, he had consumed a large quantity of alcohol. Chinese meaning: 他死前喝了大量的酒。
consumer n. 消费者 consumption n. 消耗，消费 time-consuming 耗时的
24. delivery
n. 传送；递交；交付 take delivery of... （正式用法）取（某物） * 你什么时候能来取包裹？
When can you take the delivery of the parcel(s)? n. 演讲方式、风格
* The beautiful poetry was ruined by her poor delivery.
Chinese meaning: 这优美的诗被她拙劣的朗诵给糟蹋了。
n. 分娩 an easy/difficult delivery 顺/难产 a delivery room/ward 产房 * 这名护士能熟练地接生婴儿。
The nurse is skilled in helping the delivery of babies. v. deliver 递交；演讲；生产
25. maintain
v. 维持，保持；供养
* 保持温室内的温度很重要。
It's important to maintain the temperature inside the greenhouse. * 他太穷了，供不起五个孩子。
He is too poor to maintain his five children. v. 坚持,主张
* Johnson maintained that he was out of the country when the crime was committed. Chinese meaning: 约翰逊坚持说案件发生时他在国外。 maintenance n. 维持，保持；保养；供养
26. finance
n. 资金（状况）（常用复数）
* 这位教师拒绝回答有关她个人财务状况的问题。
The school teacher refuses to answer questions about her personal finances. n. 资金，钱财
* Unless we get more finance, we'll have to close the store.
Chinese meaning: 除非我们能弄到更多的资金，否则这家店得关门大吉。 financial adj. 财政的；财务的；金融的
27. struggle
v. 奋斗，努力，争取 struggle to do sth. struggle with/against sth. * We go there to work and struggle to overcome these difficulties.
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Chinese meaning: 我们去那儿是为了工作并努力克服这些困难。 * 这家航空公司正在高昂的成本中苦苦挣扎。 The airline is struggling with/against high costs. * 我的母亲已经与癌症抗争了两年。
My mother has struggled against/with cancer for two years. n. 奋斗，努力，抗争；搏斗 struggle with sb. for/against sth. * 该公司正与对手抗争，希望获得更多的市场份额。
The company is in a struggle with its rivals for more market shares. * There will be no end to the struggle between good and evil. Chinese meaning: 善恶之争永无止境。
* There was no sign of struggle at the murder scene. Chinese meaning: 谋杀现场没有搏斗的痕迹。
28. ideal
adj. 完美的，理想的；最合适的 be ideal for * 这个游乐场是孩子们的理想去处。
This amusement park is ideal for children. * This book would make an ideal gift.
Chinese meaning: 这本书是馈赠佳品。
idea n. 想法，观点 idealism n. 理想主义 idealize v. 理想化
29. related
adj. 相关的，有联系的 be closely/strongly/directly related to... 与...有紧密/直接联系的 * 许多英文谚语与动物有关。
Many English idioms are related to animals. * 教育与收入关系紧密。
Education is closely/strongly related to income. adj. 有家庭关系的
* Lily and I are distantly related.
Chinese meaning: 莉莉和我是远亲。 relative n. 亲属 relationship n. 关系
30. credit
n. 赊购；赊欠 on credit 贷款 * No credit is given at this shop.
Chinese meaning: 这家商店概不赊账。 * 你现在的信用额度是3000美金。 Your credit limit is now 3000 dollars. * 在美国，许多人贷款购车购房。
In the United States, many cars and houses are bought on credit. n. 学分
* I have barely enough credits to graduate. Chinese meaning: 我的学分刚够能毕业。
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31. profit
n. 利润，收益 gain/make/earn/turn a profit * 某些网站年获利高达百万。
Some websites make/earn a profit of more than one million a year. n. 利益，好处
* There is no profit in delaying the meeting. Chinese meaning: 延期开会没什么好处。
non-profit 非盈利的 profitable adj. 有利可图的
32. account
n. 账户 bank account
* 我昨天刚开的户，明天就准备销户。
I opened a bank account yesterday but I'll close it tomorrow. n. 描述 give an account of ...
* 她详尽地向警方描述了所发生的事。
She gave the police a full account of what happened. take sth. into account 考虑到，顾及
* Assignment is taken into account as well as class performance.
Chinese meaning: 除了课堂表现外，作业完成情况也要记入成绩。
33. sign
v. 签字，签署 sign up for sth. 报名（参加）课程 * I was forced to sign the agreement against my will. Chinese meaning: 我被迫违心地在协议上签了字。 * 我能提前报名参加这门课吗？
Can I sign up for this course in advance? n. 标志，标牌；迹象
* 墙上的牌子上写着“禁止吸烟”
The sign on the wall reads: \* The weather shows no sign of improving.
Chinese meaning: 天气没有一点好转的迹象。 signature n. 签名；签字
34. provide
v. 提供，供应 provide sb. with sth. provide sth. for sb. * 他能给你提供消息吗？
Was he able to provide you with information/provide information for you? * The measure is designed to provide people with more jobs.
Chinese meaning: 这项措施的目的是为年轻人提供更多的工作机会。
35. outlet
n. 发泄的途径
* Children need an outlet for their energy.
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Chinese meaning: 儿童的精力需要发泄出来。 n. 专营店；廉价品商店（奥特莱斯）
* 仅在北京，这家企业就有24家专卖店。
The business has 24 retail outlets in Beijing alone.
36. public
adj. 公共的；公开的；公立的；公众的 * 五月的第一天是公共节假日。
The first day of May is a public holiday. * This may be the singer's last public appearance.
Chinese meaning: 这可能是这位歌手的最后一次公开亮相。 * 他拥有为大众服务的精神。
He has the spirit of public service.
* 总的来说，有两种学校：公立的和私立的。
Generally speaking, there are two types of schools: public and private.
n. 公众；公共 the (general) public （广大）人民群众 in public 公开地 * She never wants to be seen in public without her make-up on. Chinese meaning: 她从不愿不化妆就公开露面。
37. likely
adv. 很可能 most/very likely
* 他极有可能坐飞机，而不是乘火车来。
He will most likely come by plane rather than by train. adj. 可能的；预料的 be more/less/most/least likely to do sth.
* Ticket price of all major scenic spots will be more likely to go up in the busy/high/peak season. Chinese meaning: 旺季时各大景点的门票很有可能会上涨。
38. opportunity
n. 机会，时机，机遇 take/seize/use the opportunity to do sth. * 我想借此机会向我的家人感谢他们对我的支持。
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my family for their support. C.f.: opportunity 机遇，好运 chance （偶然的）可能性 * There is a chance that he may be alive. Chinese meaning: 他还活着也说不定。
* 幸运的是，她最终得到了在世界五百强工作的机会。
Luckily, she finally got an opportunity to work with one of the world top 500.
39. focus
v. 集中（注意力、精力）于... focus on/upon sb./sth. * 这次讨论主要集中在五大主要问题上。 The debate focused on five main problems. n. 焦点
* The war in Afghanistan has become the focus of world attention. Chinese meaning: 阿富汗战争成为了世界关注的焦点。
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Unit 1 Real World Reading -A Welcome Letter to Freshmen
Vocabulary Preparation
1. contain
v. 包括，包含；容纳
* In general, a grammatical sentence contains a subject and a verb.
Chinese meaning: 一般来说，一个语法正确的句子包括主语和谓语。 * 这封信里含有有关他家庭成员的信息。
The letter contains information about his family members.
2. pack
n. （一起供应的）全套物品
* 免费的信息咨询报已经于一个月前发至贵校。
The free information pack was sent to your school a month ago. n. （纸）包，（纸）袋，（纸）盒 a pack of cigarettes/gum * You can buy CDs in pack of ten.
Chinese meaning: 你可以整盒买唱片，每盒十张。 v. 包装，包裹；打包 pack sth. up
* 我们收拾一下，去郊区过个周末吧。
Let's pack up and spend a weekend in the suburb.
3. ensure
v. 保证，担保，确保
* 已经采取措施确保安全。
Steps have been taken to ensure safety.
* Please ensure that all computers are switched off before leaving the office. Chinese meaning: 请确保离开办公室前关上所有的电脑。 * 这种药能保证你晚上睡个好觉。
This medicine will ensure you a good night's sleep.
4. clue
v. 提供最新信息 clued up on sth. 对（某事）很熟悉，知之甚多 clue sb. in/on sth. 给（某人）提供最新信息
* 她会给你提供与此相关的最新信息。 She will clue you in/on this.
* Please get me clued up on what I'm going to experience in college. Chinese meaning: 请让我了解一些大学里我会经历的事情。 n. 线索 clue to/about sth.
* 鉴定杀手身份的唯一线索就是一个烟头。
The only clue to the identity of the killer is a cigarette end. * 我猜谜之前，能给我点儿线索吗？
Can you give me some clue before I guess the riddle?
5. role
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