有名的；著名的
Yao Ming is well known both in China and in America as a basketball star. 作为一名篮球明星，姚明在中国和美国都很有名。
2. He always likes to take part in various social meetings because he wants to make friends with as many people as he can.
Meaning: He always likes to participate in all kinds of social meeting as he hopes to become friends with as many people as he can.
take part in: have a share or responsibility in some activity 参加
The students are prepared to take part in the school sports meet. 学生们已做好参加学校运动会的准备。
3. Recently, silly Mr. Smith received an invitation to a fashionable party.
Meaning: Only a short time ago, foolish Mr. Smith got a written request to a party for the well-known.
4. Although he didn't know the hostess, he accepted the invitation.
Meaning: Although he didn't know the woman who invited the guests, he still accepted the invitation.
5. He was secretly very pleased because he felt that he was becoming more and more popular!
Meaning: He was pleased with himself, as he felt that more and more people liked him.
6. When the evening came, he dressed up smartly, took a taxi, and told the driver to go straight to the party.
Meaning: When the evening came, he put on formal clothes so as to look pleasantly neat and fashionable, took a taxi, and told the driver to go directly to the party.
7. He spoke to all the other guests, whether he knew them or not.
Meaning: It didn't make any difference whether he knew the other guests or not; he just spoke to them all.
8. However, he soon realized that he had never met any of the other people present, although they all seemed to know each other.
Meaning: Nevertheless, he soon came to see that he had met none of the other people at the party, though it seemed they all knew each other.
9. He danced and danced with as many pretty women as he could find, feeling on top of the world.
Meaning: He kept dancing with all the charming and attractive women that he could find, feeling extremely happy.
10. \ Meaning: \I can't find anything to like about him, though he is the Secretary.\
11. Smith went on, despite her coldness.
Meaning: Smith continued talking without minding her cold attitude. despite: prep. in spite of; not prevented by 不管；尽管
The fire burned for more than five hours before it was put out, despite the great efforts of firefighters.
尽管消防队员作出了巨大的努力，火在被扑灭之前还是燃烧了5个多小时。
12. \President.\
Meaning: \is a relative of the President.\
13. \
Meaning: \said.
14. He was chosen because the President thought he was the man for the job.
Meaning: The President considered him suitable for the job—that's why he was selected.
15. If he does the job well, you should have nothing to say against it.
Meaning: If he does the job well, you are supposed to have nothing to complain about. Please notice the critical tone in the sentence. The word \an implied duty on Smith's part. The woman is actually critical of Smith.
16. \
Meaning: \give up: stop having or doing 放弃；抛弃；终止
The doctor told Jim to give up sweets in order to lose weight. 医生告诉吉姆为了减肥要停止吃甜食。
As we can't afford a holiday abroad, we have to give up the idea. 因为不能到国外度假，我们不得不放弃这个想法。
17. \
Meaning: \does the things he does. He does them simply because he is a complete fool!\
18. Mr. Smith was greatly surprised, but he went on, in spite of his obvious error. Meaning: Although Mr. Smith was shocked to hear that, he still continued talking, despite his mistake.
spite: n. (used in the prepositional phrase) in spite of: taking no notice of, or not prevented by; despite
(用在介词词组in spite of中)虽然；不顾；尽管 …… (仍 …… ) They went out, in spite of the heavy rain. 尽管下大雨，他们还是去郊游了。
He kept on working hard, in spite of his poor health. 他尽管身体不好，仍继续努力工作。
19. \
Meaning: \God!\Mr. Smith shouted in fear and surprise, and quickly went away from the table.
cry out: shout (something) loudly; express pain, surprise, etc. 大声呼喊，表达痛苦；惊讶
The dying man cried out his mother's name. 这个垂死之人喊着他母亲的名字。 The wounded soldier cried out in pain. 受伤的士兵痛苦得大叫。 Ⅶ Homework ? Exercises
Unit Four The Computer Is Down
I. Background Information 1. Washington
It is the capital of the United States, and the center of a metropolitan (大都市的) area extending into Maryland (马里兰州) and Virginia (弗吉尼亚州). With the city of Baltimore (巴尔的摩) to its north in Maryland, it forms a consolidated (合并的) metropolitan area of some 6.7 million people. Washington is the legislative (立法的), administrative (行政的), and judicial (司法的) center of the United States, but has little industry. The city is also a major tourist attraction (旅游胜地) and a cultural center. Washington has long been a gateway (门户) for African Americans emigrating (移居的) from the South, and has had, since the 1960s, a black majority (黑人占多数).
Transportation facilities (交通设施) include a subway system that connects the city with many suburbs. The main rail and air hubs (空港) are Union Station and Ronald Reagan Washington National and Dulles International airports (both in Virginia). 2. credit card
Credit cards may be issued by a business, such as a department store or an oil company, to make it easier for consumers to buy their products. They may also be issued by third parties, such as a bank or a financial services company, and used by consumers to purchase (购买) goods and services from other companies. Credit cards allow the consumer to pay a monthly minimum (最小额) on their purchases with an interest charge on the unpaid balance (差额). Consumers may also use bankcards to obtain short-term personal loans (贷款). Diners Club became the first credit card company in 1950 when it issued a card allowing members to charge meals at 27 New York City restaurants. In 1958, Bank of America issued the Bank America card (now Visa), the first bank credit card.
II Words Explanation 1. allow
vt. let (someone) do something without opposing them or trying to prevent them; let (something) be done; permit 允许; 容许
[例] We allow smoking only in this area. 我们只允许在这个区吸烟。 [例] Walking on the grass is not allowed. 不准践踏草地。 2. issue
vt. produce (especially something printed and/or official) 发行; 发布 [例] This stamp was issued 10 years ago. 这张邮票是10年前发行的。 [例] issue a statement 发布一项声明
n. 1. [C] a subject to be talked about, argued about, or decided upon 问题；争论点 [例] a key issue in the election 选举中的主要争论问题
[例] I didn't want to make an issue of it. 我不想去争论这件事。
2. [C] something that is produced so as to be publicly sold or given out 发行物 [例] This is the latest issue of Time. 这是最新一期《时代》杂志。 [例] the Christmas issue 圣诞特刊 3. counter
n. 1. [C] a narrow table or flat surface at which customers are served in a shop, bank, etc. 柜台
[例] This counter is closed now. 这个柜台现在已停止营业。 [例] under the counter 秘密地；暗地里
2. [C] a person or especially an electrical apparatus that counts 计算者；计算器 [例] Set the counter to zero. 把计数器拨到零。 [例] geiger counter 盖氏计量器
v. move or act in order to oppose or defend oneself against (something) 反对；反击 [例] She countered that she was too busy to complete the job. 她反驳说她太忙了所以做不完这工作。
[例] He countered my plan with one of his own. 他以自己的一个计划来反对我的计划。
adv. (in a manner or direction that is) opposed or opposite 相反地 [例] run counter to one's will 与某人的意愿背道而驰 [例] He acted counter to his promise. 他言行不一。 . 4. stare
vi. look steadily for a long time (e.g. in great surprise or shock) 凝视；瞪眼睛
[例] He stared at the word, trying to remember what it meant. 他盯着这个单词，努力想记起它的意思。
[例] stare into the distance 凝视远方 5. screen
n. 1. [C] the front glass surface of an electrical instrument 屏幕；荧光屏
[例] Using a computer, one can change the text on the screen. 使用计算机，就可以在屏幕上作文字改动。
[例] This show will be back on your screens again next year. 这个节目明年将在电视上再次和大家见面。
2. [C] a surface on which a cinema film is shown （电影）银屏；银幕 [例] a screen actor 电影演员
[例] She first appeared on the screen ten years ago. 10年前她在银幕上首次露面。 vt. shelter or protect 遮蔽；掩护
[例] She screened her eyes with her hands. 她用手遮住双眼。
[例] screen somebody's faults 掩盖某人的过失 6. backup
n. [C; U] a thing or person ready to be used in place of, or to help, another 替代物；支援人员
[例] This is a backup computer. 这是一台备用的电脑。 [例] technical backup 技术后备力量 7. main
adj. of greater size, importance, or influence than all others; chief 主要的；最大的 [例] the main road into town 进城的主要道路
[例] I'd like to introduce the main point of my argument. 我想介绍一下我辩论的要点。 8. pilot
n. [C] a person who controls an aircraft or spacecraft, especially one who has been specially trained 飞行员；宇航员
[例] an airline pilot 航空公司的飞行员
[例] It is very hard to get a pilot'slicense. 飞行员执照是很难考取的。 9. suggest
vt. 1. mention as a possibility; state as an idea for consideration; propose 建议；提出 [例] She suggested that we take a walk. 她提议去散步。 [例] He suggested going out for a walk. 他建议出去走走。
2. give signs (of); make clear, perhaps indirectly; indicate 显出；暗示 [例] a silence that suggests disagreement 暗示着不同意的沉默
[例] That girl's red face suggests excellent health. 那个姑娘脸很红润，这表明她身体非常健康。 10. receipt
n. 1. [C] a written statement that one has received money (or sometimes goods) 收据; 收条
[例] When you have paid for something, a receipt is given to you. 你买东西付了钱，就会拿到收据。
[例] make out a receipt 开收据 2. [U] the fact of receiving 收到
[例] We are in receipt of your letter. 我们已收到来函。
[例] pay the money on (the) receipt of goods 收到货物即付款 III .Phrases Explanation 1. go about
1. go around 四处走动
[例] Don't go about in such clothes. 不要穿成这样四处走动。
[例] You'd better go about to relax yourself. 你最好四处走走放松一下。 2. perform or do 着手；从事
[例] He is not going about it the right way. 他的做法不对。
[例] How shall we go about the job? 我们该怎样着手做这件工作？ 2. write out
write (something formal) 写；写出 [例] write out a cheque 开支票
[例] write out a report 写一份（正式）报告