UNTT 9 HOTHOUSE EARTH
UNIT 9 HOTHOUSE EARTH
NEW WORDS
NEW WORDS
ISSue: bring out(esp sth printed and or official) for the notice of the public发布,发行 -The school issued a statement about its plans to the press The newsletter(简报) is issued three times a year ----The Ministry of Finance has ecided to issue new government bonds(债券)
•issue: bring out (esp. sth. printed and /or official) for the notice of the public 发布, 发行 • -----The school issued a statement about its plans to the press. • -----The newsletter (简报) is issued three times a year. • -----The Ministry of Finance has decided to issue new government bonds (债券)
1. the supply or release of items for use or Sale发给;发行 2. an important topic for discussion or argument(有争议的重大问题,议题) environmenta/ scientific! ethical(道德的) personal/family issues The group has prepared a report on the issues of management and staff training The burning issue(当务之急) is whether we should buy a new car
• 1. the supply or release of items for use or sale发给; 发行 • 2. an important topic for discussion or argument(有争议的)重大问题, 议题) • environmental/scientific/ethical (道德的)/ personal/family issues • The group has prepared a report on the issues of management and staff training. • The burning issue (当务之急) is whether we should buy a new car
severe:1. very bad, serious严重的 2.(of people or their behaviour strict or harsh严格的;严厉的 ---Don t be so severe with children The blast(爆炸) caused severe damage and heavy loss of life --He's suffering from a severe leg Injury
• severe: 1. very bad, serious 严重的 • 2. (of people or their behaviour) strict or harsh 严格的; 严厉的 • ---Don't be so severe with children. • ----The blast (爆炸) caused severe damage and heavy loss of life. • ---He's suffering from a severe leg injury
fuel: n. V supply(sth )with fuel;be supplied with fuel(向..)供燃料;(给,)加 油 Coal is one of the cheapest fuels Our heating system is fueled its power is provided) by gas --It's amazing that some planes can fuel up in mid air
•fuel:n. v.supply (sth.) with fuel; be supplied with fuel (向…)供燃料; (给…)加 油 • ---Coal is one of the cheapest fuels. • --- Our heating system is fueled (= its power is provided ) by gas. • ---It's amazing that some planes can fuel up in mid air
If something fuels a situation that is already difficult or unpleasant, it makes the situation worse - This budget(预算) fuels inflation(通货膨胀 ro--The attempts to stop the strike only fueled the workers resentment
• If something fuels a situation that is already difficult or unpleasant, it makes the situation worse. • ----This budget (预算) fuels inflation (通货膨胀). • ----The attempts to stop the strike only fueled the workers' resentment.
global: 1. of or concerning the whole earth 2 of, related to, or concerning all or almost all possible considerations总括 的,综合的 ---AlDS is a problem which needs a global response -u We need to take a global view of the situation。 The report gives a global picture of the companv's finances
• global :1. of or concerning the whole earth 2. of, related to, or concerning all or almost all possible considerations总括 的, 综合的 • ---AIDS is a problem which needs a global response. • ---We need to take a global view of the situation. • ---The report gives a global picture of the company's finances
epattern: a way in which sth happens, moves, develops or is arranged型式,模式 Romantic(爱情的) novels tend to follow a set pattern. The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years
•pattern: a way in which sth. happens, moves, develops or is arranged 型式, 模式 • ----Romantic (爱情的) novels tend to follow a set pattern. • -----The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years
● annual: an annual event/festival convention/(会议) show/visit/holiday - Steel output reached an annual figure of one million tons am-Companies pI ublish annual reports to inform the public about the previous years activity
• annual: • ----an annual event/festival convention / (会议)/ show/visit/holiday • ----Steel output reached an annual figure of one million tons. • ----Companies publish annual reports to inform the public about the previous year's activity