Unit 2 True height Language focus 1.sweat O【LIQUID FROM SKIN】[I to have drops of salty liquid coming out through your skin because you are hot,ill, frightened,or doing exercise perspire "I was sweating a lot despite the air-conditioning sweat heavily/profusely (=sweat a lot) "Within minutes she was sweating profusely. sweat like a pig/sweat buckets informal(=sweat a lot) basketball players sweating buckets 回【WoRK】[I]informal to work hard "They sweated and saved for ten years to buy a house. 为了买房，他们辛勤工作，省吃俭用了十年 sweat over "He'd sweated over the plans for six months sweat blood/sweat your guts out (=work very hard) ■I sweated blood to get that report finished.我竭尽全力完成了报告 "We've been sweating our guts out here! Idioms don't sweat it/the small stuff:别担心 (North American English,informal)used to tell somebody to stop worrying about something I'm sure he'll find out.'Don't sweat it-no one's going to tell him
1 Unit 2 True height Language focus 1. sweat 【LIQUID FROM SKIN】 [I] to have drops of salty liquid coming out through your skin because you are hot, ill, frightened, or doing exercise = perspire I was sweating a lot despite the air-conditioning. sweat heavily/profusely (=sweat a lot) Within minutes she was sweating profusely. sweat like a pig/sweat buckets informal (=sweat a lot) basketball players sweating buckets 【WORK】 [I] informal to work hard They sweated and saved for ten years to buy a house. 为了买房，他们辛勤工作，省吃俭用了十年 sweat over He'd sweated over the plans for six months. sweat blood/sweat your guts out (=work very hard) I sweated blood to get that report finished. 我竭尽全力完成了报告 We've been sweating our guts out here! Idioms don’t sweat it /the small stuff 别担心 (North American English, informal) used to tell somebody to stop worrying about something ‘I’m sure he’ll find out.’ ‘Don’t sweat it—no one’s going to tell him.’
2.The sun was as hot as the competition he faced today at the NationalJunior Olympics.The pole was set at 17 feet.That was three inches higher than his personal best.Michael Stone confronted the most challenging day of his pole-vaulting career. 烈日炎炎，就像他今天在全国青少年奥林匹克运动会上面临的竞争一样激烈。杆位设定在17英尺。这 比他的个人最好成绩高出三英寸。迈克尔斯通迎来了他撑杆跳生涯中最具挑战性的一天。 Competition 1)[countable]an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something a design/anart/a talent competition an international/a national competition She's won a prestigious singing competition.她扇得了一项若名的明比赛。 2)[uncountable]a situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have stiff/fierce/intense/tough competition The government said the new laws would enhance competition among banks. 政府表示，新法律特将加强银行之间的宽争。 Confront 1)confront something to deal with a problem or difficult situation synonym faceup to直面 She knew that she had to confront her fears.她知道，她必须直面自已的恐 What is to be done about the economic problems confronting the country? 2
2 2. The sun was as hot as the competitionhe faced today at the National Junior Olympics. The pole was set at 17 feet. That was three inches higher than his personal best. Michael Stone confronted the most challenging day of his pole-vaulting career. 烈日炎炎，就像他今天在全国青少年奥林匹克运动会上面临的竞争一样激烈。杆位设定在 17 英尺。这 比他的个人最好成绩高出三英寸。迈克尔-斯通迎来了他撑杆跳生涯中最具挑战性的一天。 Competition 1) [countable] an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something a design/an art/a talent competition an international/a national competition She's won a prestigious singing competition. 她赢得了一项著名的歌唱比赛。 2) [uncountable] a situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have stiff/fierce/intense/tough competition The government said the new laws would enhance competition among banks. 政府表示，新法律将加强银行之间的竞争。 Confront 1) confront something to deal with a problem or difficult situation synonym face up to 直面 She knew that she had to confront her fears. 她知道，她必须直面自己的恐惧 What is to be done about the economic problems confronting the country?
如何解次国家面除的经济问题？ The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. the National Junior Olympics The AAU Junior Olympic Games are the pinnacle competition held annually by the Amateur Athletic Union. The following is a list ofsports that currently take place at the Junior Olympic Games. Aquatic-Diving Aguatic -swimming ield) Field Hockey,Football,Golf,Gymnastics,Inline Hockey,Jump Rope,Karate [ke'rocti] 道)，Lacrosse [la'kros]n.长曲棍球，Power Lifting,Indoor Soccer,.Softball,Table tennis, Taekwondo(跆拳道)，Trampoline/Tumbling(蹦床)，Beach Volleyball,Weightlifting Wrestling The Paralympic(par'e-lim'pik)Games are a multi-sport event for athletes with physical and vistal disabilities This includes athletes with mobility disabilities,amputations. blindness,and cerebral palsy.The ParalympicGames are heldevery fouryear ing the Olympic Games,and are governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).The Paralympic Games are sometimes confused with the Special Olympics World Games,which are only for people with intellectual disabilities. 3.The pole vault is truly the highlight of any track and field competition.It combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder.It also has the element of flying,and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building isa mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event. 撑杆跳高是田径此赛中真正的亮点。它结合了体操运动员的优雅和健美运动员的力量。它还具有飞翔的 元素，对于任何观看这项比赛的人来说，飞到两层楼那么高都只是一种幻想。 Highlight noun. 1)the best,most interesting or most exciting part ofsomething
3 如何解决国家面临的经济问题？ The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. the National Junior Olympics The AAU Junior Olympic Games are the pinnacle competition held annually by the Amateur Athletic Union. The following is a list of sports that currently take place at the Junior Olympic Games. Aquatic - Diving Aquatic - Swimming Athletics (Track & Field) Baseball, Baton Twirling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance/Drill, Fencing Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Inline Hockey, Jump Rope, Karate [kəˈrɑ:ti] (空手 道), Lacrosse [lə'krɔs] n. 长曲棍球, Power Lifting, Indoor Soccer, Softball, Table tennis, Taekwondo ( 跆拳道 ), Trampoline/Tumbling ( 蹦 床 ), Beach Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling The Paralympic (păr'ə-lĭm'pĭk) Games are a multi-sport event for athletes with physical and visual disabilities. This includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy. The Paralympic Games are held every four years, following the Olympic Games, and are governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). The Paralympic Games are sometimes confused with the Special Olympics World Games, which are only for people with intellectual disabilities. 3. The pole vault is truly the highlight of any track and field competition. It combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder. It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event. 撑杆跳高是田径比赛中真正的亮点。它结合了体操运动员的优雅和健美运动员的力量。它还具有飞翔的 元素，对于任何观看这项比赛的人来说，飞到两层楼那么高都只是一种幻想。 Highlight noun. 1) the best, most interesting or most exciting part of something
One of the highlights ofthe trip was seeing the Great Wall. The highlight of the evening was a violin solo by five-year-old Mia.highlights 2)[plural]areas of hair that are lighter than the rest,usually because a chemical substance has been put on them挑染的头发 She's had blonde highlights put into her hair.她的头发挑染成了金色I highlight something verb. to emphasize something,especially so that people give it more attention The report highlighted the importanceofexercise to maintain a healthy body. Students highlighted the need for better communication between staff. Grace 1)[uncountable]an attractive quality of movement that is smooth and done with control;a simple and beautiful quality She moves with the naturalgrace ofa ballerina. 她的舞姿如芭清舞演员般自然优雅。 a debut album of uncommon grace and beauty 首张专辑影显非凡的优雅与美丽 2)[uncountable]a quality of behavior that is polite and pleasant and deserves respect He conducted himselfwith grace and dignity throughout the trial. 在整个审判过程中，他表现得优雅而高贵
4 One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Great Wall. The highlight of the evening was a violin solo by five-year-old Mia.highlights 2) [plural] areas of hair that are lighter than the rest, usually because a chemical substance has been put on them 挑染的头发 She’s had blonde highlights put into her hair. 她的头发挑染成了金色\ highlight something verb. to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention The report highlighted the importance of exercise to maintain a healthy body. Students highlighted the need for better communication between staff. Grace 1) [uncountable] an attractive quality of movement that is smooth and done with control; a simple and beautiful quality She moves with the natural grace of a ballerina. 她的舞姿如芭蕾舞演员般自然优雅。 a debut album of uncommon grace and beauty. 首张专辑彰显非凡的优雅与美丽 2) [uncountable] a quality of behavior that is polite and pleasant and deserves respect He conducted himself with grace and dignity throughout the trial. 在整个审判过程中，他表现得优雅而高贵
Grace somebody/something verb to bring honor to somebody/something;to be kind enough to attend or take part in something She is one of the finest players ever to have graced the game. 她是有史以来最优秀的球员之一。 Fantasy a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen He spoke of his childhood fantasies about becoming a famous football player. 他谈到了自己儿时对成为著名足球运动员的幻想。 4.Michael's mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up.Her stories were always ones that described the land from a bird's-eye view.Her excitement and passion for details made Michael's dreams full of color and beauty.Michael had this one recurring dream. 迈克尔在成长过程中，妈妈给他读过很多关于飞行的故事。她的故事总是从鸟撒的角度描述大地。她的 兴奋和对细节的热情让迈克尔的梦境充满了色彩和关感。迈克尔有一个反复出现的梦。 Numerous existing in large numbers synonym many He has been late on numerousoccasions. Dr Malcolm has won numerous awards Excitement [uncountable]the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm The news caused great excitement among her friends. to feel a surge/thrill/shiver ofexcitement
5 Grace somebody/something verb. to bring honor to somebody/something; to be kind enough to attend or take part in something She is one of the finest players ever to have graced the game. 她是有史以来最优秀的球员之一。 Fantasy a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen He spoke of his childhood fantasies about becoming a famous football player. 他谈到了自己儿时对成为著名足球运动员的幻想。 4. Michael’s mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up. Her stories were always ones that described the land from a bird’s-eye view. Her excitement and passion for details made Michael’s dreams full of color and beauty. Michael had this one recurring dream. 迈克尔在成长过程中，妈妈给他读过很多关于飞行的故事。她的故事总是从鸟瞰的角度描述大地。她的 兴奋和对细节的热情让迈克尔的梦境充满了色彩和美感。迈克尔有一个反复出现的梦。 Numerous existing in large numbers synonym many He has been late on numerous occasions. Dr Malcolm has won numerous awards. Excitement [uncountable] the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm The news caused great excitement among her friends. to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement
He did not share their excitement about the project. He was unable to control his excitement at hearing this. Recurring to happen again or a number of times This theme recurs severaltimes throughout the book. a recurring illness/problem/nightmare,etc. 5.As he raced between golden wheat fields,he would always outrun the locomotives passing by.It was at the exact moment he took a deep breath that he began to lift off the ground.He would begin soaring like an eagle. 当他在金色的麦田间飞奔时，总能跑赢经过的火车。就在他深吸一口气的那一刻，他开始腾空而起。他开 始像鹰一样翱期。 Passby 1)pass by(somebody/something)to go past The procession passed right by my front door.游行队伍正好从我家门前过。 2)pass somebody/somethingby to happen without affecting somebody/something She feels that life is passing her by(=that she is not enjoying the opportunities and pleasures of life).她觉得生活正在与他擦肩而过 Do you ever feel that life is passing you by？你有时会不会觉得自己未受到生话的眷顾？
6 He did not share their excitement about the project. He was unable to control his excitement at hearing this. Recurring to happen again or a number of times This theme recurs several times throughout the book. a recurring illness/problem/nightmare, etc. 5. As he raced between golden wheat fields, he would always outrun the locomotives passing by. It was at the exact moment he took a deep breath that he began to lift off the ground. He would begin soaring like an eagle. 当他在金色的麦田间飞奔时，总能跑赢经过的火车。就在他深吸一口气的那一刻，他开始腾空而起。他开 始像鹰一样翱翔。 Pass by 1) pass by (somebody/something)to go past The procession passed right by my front door. 游行队伍正好从我家门前经过。 2) pass somebody/something by to happen without affecting somebody/something She feels that life is passing her by (= that she is not enjoying the opportunities and pleasures of life). 她觉得生活正在与她擦肩而过 Do you ever feel that life is passing you by? 你有时会不会觉得自己未受到生活的眷顾？
Lift off 1)To pick someone or something up off a person or surface. Please help me lift this box offthe table. The two security guards lifted the guy right off his seat and threw him out thedoor. 2)To achieve or begin flight,as ofan aircraft. The helicopter lifted off,blowing a huge billowing dust cloud into the crowd of spectators. Soar 1)IN THESKY a)to fly,especially very high up in the sky,floating on air currents She watched the dove soar above the chestnut trees. b)to go quickly upwards to a great height The ball soared to left field. 2)AMOUNTS/PRICES ETC to increase quickly to a high level (opposite plummet) Her temperaturesoared. The price of petrol has soared in recent weeks soaring unemployment
7 Lift off 1) To pick someone or something up off a person or surface. Please help me lift this box off the table. The two security guards lifted the guy right off his seat and threw him out the door. 2) To achieve or begin flight, as of an aircraft. The helicopter lifted off, blowing a huge billowing dust cloud into the crowd of spectators. Soar 1) IN THE SKY a) to fly, especially very high up in the sky, floating on air currents She watched the dove soar above the chestnut trees. b) to go quickly upwards to a great height The ball soared to left field. 2)AMOUNTS/PRICES ETC to increase quickly to a high level (opposite plummet) Her temperature soared. The price of petrol has soared in recent weeks. soaring unemployment
3)SPIRITS/HOPES if your spirits (=the way you are feeling,for example happy,sad etc)or hopes soar,you begin to feel very happy or hopeful Adam's smile sent her spirits soaring.亚当的微笑让她的情绪高涨起来 6.Where he flew would always coincide with his mother's stories.Wherever he flew was with a keen eve for detailand the free spirit of his mother's love. His dad,on the other hand,was not a dreamer.Bert Stone was a hard-core realist. coincide 1)to happen at the same timeas something else,especially by chance coincide with When our vacations coincided,we often holidayed together. 当我们的假期重合时，我们经常一起度假 planned/timed/arranged to coincide The show is timed to coincide with the launch of a new book. 演出时间与新书发布时间相吻合。 2)if two people's ideas,opinions etc coincide,they are the same [not in progressive] The interests of the US and those of the islanders may not coincide 美国和岛民的利益可能并不一致
8 3)SPIRITS/HOPES if your spirits (=the way you are feeling, for example happy, sad etc) or hopes soar, you begin to feel very happy or hopeful Adam's smile sent her spirits soaring. 亚当的微笑让她的情绪高涨起来。 6. Where he flew would always coincide with his mother’s stories. Wherever he flew was with a keen eye for detail and the free spirit of his mother’s love. His dad, on the other hand, was not a dreamer. Bert Stone was a hard-core realist. coincide 1) to happen at the same time as something else, especially by chance coincide with When our vacations coincided, we often holidayed together. 当我们的假期重合时，我们经常一起度假 planned/timed/arranged to coincide The show is timed to coincide with the launch of a new book. 演出时间与新书发布时间相吻合。 2) if two people's ideas, opinions etc coincide, they are the same [not in progressive] The interests of the US and those of the islanders may not coincide. 美国和岛民的利益可能并不一致
coincide with The cloth had a natural look which coincided perfectly with the image Laura sought. 3)(of objects or places)to meet;to share the samespace At this point the two paths coincide briefly. 此时，两条路径短暂重合。 coincide with something The present position of the house coincides with that ofan earlier dwelling. 房屋现在的位置与早先的住宅位置致。 keen adjective 1)If you have a keen eye or ear,you are able to notice things that are difficult to detect. e.g.an amateur artistwith akeen eye for detail. 一个对细节有若放能洞察力的业余艺术家。 Brand's keen ear caught the trace ofan accent. 布兰德敏锐的耳朵铺提到了一丝口音 Synonyms:penetrating,clear,powerful,sharp keenly adverb Charles listened keenly.查尔斯认真地听着
9 coincide with The cloth had a natural look which coincided perfectly with the image Laura sought. 3) (of objects or places) to meet; to share the same space At this point the two paths coincide briefly. 此时，两条路径短暂重合。 coincide with something The present position of the house coincides with that of an earlier dwelling. 房屋现在的位置与早先的住宅位置一致。 keen adjective 1) If you have a keen eye or ear, you are able to notice things that are difficult to detect. e.g. .an amateur artist with a keen eye for detail. 一个对细节有着敏锐洞察力的业余艺术家。 Brand's keen ear caught the trace of an accent. 布兰德敏锐的耳朵捕捉到了一丝口音 Synonyms: penetrating, clear, powerful, sharp keenly adverb Charles listened keenly. 查尔斯认真地听着
2)If you describe someone as keen,you mean that they have an enthusiastic nature and are interested in everything that they do. e.g.He's a very keen student and works very hard. 他是个非常勤帝的学生，学习非常刺苦。 3)If you are keen on doing something,you very much want to do it.If you are keen that something should happen,you very much want it to happen. [mainly British] e.g.Both companies were keen on a merger.两家公司都希望合并 I am not keen for her to have a bicycle. 4)A keen interest or emotion is one that is very intense. e.g.He had retained a keen interest in the progress of the work 他对工作的进展始终保持着浓厚的兴趣 .his keen sense of loyalty. 5)If you say that someone has a keen mind,you mean that they are very clever and aware of what is happening around them. e.g.They described him as a man of keen intellect. 他们说他是一个具有做能智慧的人。 I can see you have a keen sense of humor.看得出来，你根有幽默感. 10
10 2) If you describe someone as keen, you mean that they have an enthusiastic nature and are interested in everything that they do. e.g. He's a very keen student and works very hard. 他是个非常勤奋的学生，学习非常刻苦。 3) If you are keen on doing something, you very much want to do it. If you are keen that something should happen, you very much want it to happen. [mainly British] e.g. Both companies were keen on a merger. 两家公司都希望合并 I am not keen for her to have a bicycle. 4) A keen interest or emotion is one that is very intense. e.g. He had retained a keen interest in the progress of the work. 他对工作的进展始终保持着浓厚的兴趣 .his keen sense of loyalty. 5) If you say that someone has a keen mind, you mean that they are very clever and aware of what is happening around them. e.g. They described him as a man of keen intellect. 他们说他是一个具有敏锐智慧的人。 I can see you have a keen sense of humor. 看得出来，你很有幽默感