Unit 7 Book 2 Learning to Work Together #f 1. Difficult Sentences 1.(Para. 3)The simplest analogy to the corporate team would be a sports team 1. Paraphrase the sentence. In the simplest way, we may liken the corporate team to a sports team. 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=打个最简单的比方,一个企业团队就好比一个运动队。 2.(Para. 4)If there is one player missing the team is handicapped 1. What does"the team is handicapped "mean? (The team is at a disadvantage 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=任何一名队员缺阵,全队表现都会受到影响。) 3.(Para. 5) Egos do not play any part in teamwork. 1. What does the sentence imply? (The sentence implies that there is no room for any egoism in teamwork. all the team members should think of the interests of the whole team instead of the ir personal interests. 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=自我主义在团队合作中没有立足之地。) 4.(Para. 7)The leader should also continuously communicate the overall business strategy, as well as providing motivation and inspiration to the team 1. Paraphrase the sentence. (Besides providing the team with motivation and inspiration, the leader of a team should talk frequently with other members of the team about the general strategy the company is pursuing 2. According to the sentence, which is more important to the leader, providing motivation and inspiration, or communicating the overall business strategy Communicating the overall business strategy 5.(Para. 8)In every action of the team, the objectives of the company, and or, business strategy, MUsT be first and foremost 1. Why is every letter of the word"mustcapitalized in the
1 Unit 7 Book 2 Learning to Work Together ## 1. Difficult Sentences 1. (Para. 3) The simplest analogy to the corporate team would be a sports team. 1. Paraphrase the sentence. (= In the simplest way, we may liken the corporate team to a sports team.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 打个最简单的比方，一个企业团队就好比一个运动队。) 2. (Para. 4) If there is one player missing, the team is handicapped. 1. What does “the team is handicapped” mean? (= The team is at a disadvantage.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 任何一名队员缺阵，全队表现都会受到影响。) 3. (Para. 5) Egos do not play any part in teamwork. 1. What does the sentence imply? (= The sentence implies that there is no room for any egoism in teamwork. All the team members should think of the interests of the whole team instead of their personal interests.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (=自我主义在团队合作中没有立足之地。) 4. (Para. 7) The leader should also continuously communicate the overall business strategy, as well as providing motivation and inspiration to the team. 1. Paraphrase the sentence. (= Besides providing the team with motivation and inspiration, the leader of a team should talk frequently with other members of the team about the general strategy the company is pursuing.) 2. According to the sentence, which is more important to the leader, providing motivation and inspiration, or communicating the overall business strategy? (= Communicating the overall business strategy.) 5. (Para. 8) In every action of the team, the objectives of the company, and or, business strategy, MUST be first and foremost. 1. Why is every letter of the word “must” capitalized in the
sentence? For emphasis 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=在团队的每个行动中,务必将公司的目标或商业策略放在首要 位置。) 6.(Para. 8)There has to be a"oneness" of the corporate culture 1. What does the sentence imply? It should be recognized by all the team members that they need to work closely together and strive to attain their common goals. 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=企业文化中必须有“一致性”。) 7.(Para. 9)It does not mean that you should merely follow the herd 1. What does“ follow the herd”mean? (Do the same thing that most other people are doing without really thinking about it for yourself. 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=这不意味着你应该只是随大流。) 8.(Para. 9)It may be a valid vis ion and if you believe in it strongly enough, you should share it with the rest of the team 1. What does "a valid vision"mean? A valid vision means an idea or perception that is well-grounded, justified, or based on truth or fact 2. Paraphrase the sentence. Your idea may be well-grounded and justified, and if you have firm confidence in it, you should let the other members of the team know it 9.(Para. 9 )If the leader is a competent one, he or she will assess it on its merit and not let ego get in the way 1. Paraphrase the sentence (e If the leader is capable, skilled, wise and qualified, he or she will evaluate the strength and weakness of your idea objectively, and not let his or her self-esteem affect the decision 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=如果领导称职的话,他/她就会客观评价这个想法,而不会令 自我意识在那里作祟。) 10.(Para. 9 )However, should the team not agree with your vision, don't take it personally
2 sentence? (= For emphasis.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 在团队的每个行动中，务必将公司的目标或商业策略放在首要 位置。) 6. (Para. 8) There has to be a “oneness” of the corporate culture. 1. What does the sentence imply? (= It should be recognized by all the team members that they need to work closely together and strive to attain their common goals.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 企业文化中必须有“一致性”。) 7. (Para. 9) It does not mean that you should merely follow the herd. 1. What does “follow the herd” mean? (=Do the same thing that most other people are doing, without really thinking about it for yourself.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 这不意味着你应该只是随大流。) 8. (Para. 9) It may be a valid vision and if you believe in it strongly enough, you should share it with the rest of the team. 1. What does “a valid vision” mean? (= A valid vision means an idea or perception that is well-grounded, justified, or based on truth or fact.) 2. Paraphrase the sentence. (= Your idea may be well-grounded and justified, and if you have firm confidence in it, you should let the other members of the team know it.) 9. (Para. 9) If the leader is a competent one, he or she will assess it on its merit and not let ego get in the way. 1. Paraphrase the sentence. (= If the leader is capable, skilled, wise and qualified, he or she will evaluate the strength and weakness of your idea objectively, and not let his or her self-esteem affect the decision.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 如果领导称职的话，他/她就会客观评价这个想法，而不会令 自我意识在那里作祟。) 10. (Para. 9) However, should the team not agree with your vision, don’t take it personally
1. Why is the word"shouldused in the sentence? The word"should"is used here to express a kind of probability, conditionality or contingency. 2. What does"take it personally"mean? E Take it personally"means"think that the rejection gainst you in a personal way. " 3. Paraphrase the sentence. However, if the team doesn't accept your idea, don't think that the members are against you in a 11.(Para. 10)A good leader should be able to communicate this to a team member, but if he or she doesn't, and it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff, don't lose heart. 1. What does"it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff mean? It appears to be a personal rejection 2. What is omitted after“ if he or she doesn't”? Communicate this to a team member. 3. Translate the sentence into chinese (=一个优秀的领导应该能够将这种情况与队员沟通,但就算他/ 她没有这么做,结果让你感觉到似乎这是对你个人的排斥, 也不要灰心。) 12.(Para. 10)If the team found YoU inappropriate, you would be the first to know 1. Paraphrase the sentence If the other members thought you were not a qualified team member, they would soon make it plain directly to 2. Why does the author use subjunctive mood here? The subjunctive mood is used in the sentence to indicate that the situation is not very likely to appear 13.(Para. 12)If you are not enjoy ing your working environment, chances are high that your team is also not working well. 1. What does“ chances are high”mean? It is very likely. 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=如果你不喜欢现在的工作环境,很可能是因为你的团队运作不 好。) 2 Words and Expressions
3 1. Why is the word “should” used in the sentence? (= The word “should” is used here to express a kind of probability, conditionality or contingency.) 2. What does “take it personally” mean? (=“Take it personally” means “think that the rejection is against you in a personal way.”) 3. Paraphrase the sentence. (= However, if the team doesn’t accept your idea, don’t think that the members are against you in a personal way.) 11. (Para. 10) A good leader should be able to communicate this to a team member, but if he or she doesn’t, and it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff, don’t lose heart. 1. What does “it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff” mean? (= It appears to be a personal rejection.) 2. What is omitted after “if he or she doesn’t”? (= Communicate this to a team member.) 3. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 一个优秀的领导应该能够将这种情况与队员沟通，但就算他/ 她没有这么做，结果让你感觉到似乎这是对你个人的排斥， 也不要灰心。) 12. (Para. 10) If the team found YOU inappropriate, you would be the first to know. 1. Paraphrase the sentence. (= If the other members thought you were not a qualified team member, they would soon make it plain directly to you.) 2. Why does the author use subjunctive mood here? (= The subjunctive mood is used in the sentence to indicate that the situation is not very likely to appear.) 13. (Para. 12) If you are not enjoying your working environment, chances are high that your team is also not working well. 1. What does “chances are high” mean? (= It is very likely...) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (=如果你不喜欢现在的工作环境，很可能是因为你的团队运作不 好。) ## 2. Words and Expressions
1.(Para. 1)interviewee: n the person who answers the questions in an interview (插入图片面试jpg) This is best obtained by asking interviewees to complete standard forms or to take tests before or between interviews The total time taken was judged by the interviewees to be between 40 and 60 minutes at review 2.(Para. 2) potential 1. adj. like ly to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the future For the first time she realized the potential danger of her situation (插入图片足球迷jpg) It's wrong to regard all soccer fans as potential trouble-makers it's only a small minority who are responsible for the violence Often a seller will deal concurrently with a number of potential buyers 2. n. the possibility that sth. will develop in a particular way, o have a particular effect; one's natural ability or quality that could develop to make them very good But as you grow in confidence and experience, you will be able to realize your full potential 插入声音文件 potentia (= All girls and boys, from every background, must be able to discover their talents and fulfill their potential. 3.(Para. 3)analogy: n sth. that seems similar between two situations, a close analogy can be drawn between cancer of the cell and a society hooked on drugs. (插入声音文件 analogy) (=Dr Smith explained the movement of light by analogy with the movement of water .) CF: similarity, resemblance, analogy likeness 这些名词均含“相似,类似”之意。 similarity指不同的人或事物在外表、特征、程度或性质等方面有某些相似之处 例如: When comparing cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarities resemblance指外观上的相似之处。例如: What happens in the film bears little resemblance to what actually
4 1. (Para. 1) interviewee: n. the person who answers the questions in an interview (插入图片 面试.jpg) This is best obtained by asking interviewees to complete standard forms or to take tests before or between interviews. The total time taken was judged by the interviewees to be between 40 and 60 minutes at review. 2. (Para. 2) potential: 1. adj. likely to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the future For the first time she realized the potential danger of her situation. (插入图片 足球迷.jpg) It’s wrong to regard all soccer fans as potential trouble-makers — it’s only a small minority who are responsible for the violence. Often a seller will deal concurrently with a number of potential buyers. 2. n. the possibility that sth. will develop in a particular way, or have a particular effect; one’s natural ability or quality that could develop to make them very good But as you grow in confidence and experience, you will be able to realize your full potential. (插入声音文件 potential) （= All girls and boys, from every background, must be able to discover their talents and fulfill their potential.） 3. (Para. 3) analogy: n. sth. that seems similar between two situations, processes, etc. A close analogy can be drawn between cancer of the cell and a society hooked on drugs. (插入声音文件 analogy) （= Dr. Smith explained the movement of light by analogy with the movement of water.） CF: similarity, resemblance, analogy & likeness 这些名词均含“相似，类似”之意。 similarity 指不同的人或事物在外表、特征、程度或性质等方面有某些相似之处。 例如： When comparing cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarities. resemblance 指外观上的相似之处。例如： What happens in the film bears little resemblance to what actually
happen analogy指外表或实质均不相同的事物对比之下的类似之处,或者两种情况或 者过程的相似性。例如: It is not, of course, invariably helpful to make analogies between sexism and racism likeness普通用词,指人或物从外观看去,有很明显的相似之处,或完全相似 Her elder brother John bore a startling likeness to his father. Collocation! draw /make an analogy by analogy with 4. (Para. 3)opposition: n strong disagreement with, or protest against h as a plan, lat or systel The history of men's opposition to women's emancipation is more interesting perhaps than the story of that emancipation itself As might be expected such a policy aroused enormous controversy and opposition, and was later modified 建新体育场的计划无疑将会面临许多人的反对。 Plans for the new stadium will no doubt face a lot of opposition Collocation face opposition strong /stiff opposition arouse the opposition of 5.(Para. 3)reserve 1.n 1) being ready to be used if needed We always keep some money in reserve, just in case 2)(British English) an area of land where wild animals and plants are protected Many wildlife reserves and parks are too dangerous for park rangers, let alone tourists. 2. V. keep sth. so that it can be used by a particular person or for a particular purpose The chief commander ordered that the soldiers have a one-day rest to reserve their strength for the next battle 我保留持不同意见的权利。 (I reserve the right to disagree
5 happens. analogy 指外表或实质均不相同的事物对比之下的类似之处，或者两种情况或 者过程的相似性。例如： It is not, of course, invariably helpful to make analogies between sexism and racism. likeness 普通用词，指人或物从外观看去，有很明显的相似之处，或完全相似。 Her elder brother John bore a startling likeness to his father. Collocations: draw / make an analogy by analogy with 4. (Para. 3) opposition: n. strong disagreement with, or protest against, sth. such as a plan, law, or system The history of men’s opposition to women’s emancipation is more interesting perhaps than the story of that emancipation itself. As might be expected, such a policy aroused enormous controversy and opposition, and was later modified. 建新体育场的计划无疑将会面临许多人的反对。 (= Plans for the new stadium will no doubt face a lot of opposition.) Collocations: face opposition strong / stiff opposition arouse the opposition of 5. (Para. 3) reserve: 1. n. 1) being ready to be used if needed We always keep some money in reserve, just in case. 2) (British English) an area of land where wild animals and plants are protected Many wildlife reserves and parks are too dangerous for park rangers, let alone tourists. 2. v. keep sth. so that it can be used by a particular person or for a particular purpose The chief commander ordered that the soldiers have a one-day rest to reserve their strength for the next battle. 我保留持不同意见的权利。 (= I reserve the right to disagree.)
远大的前程等待着你。 (A great future is reserved for you. Collocations wildlife reserve In reserve 6.(Para. 4)specific dj. detailed and exact Power plant employees must follow very specific safety guidelines (插入声音文件 specific Research is an active and formally organized search for specific information for a specific purpose.) 2. n.(plural) particular details Mr John Smith did not go into specifics of his plans publicly, but his secretary provided details given to them 7.(Para. 4)handicap: 1. v. make it difficult for sb. to do sth that they want or need to Women were also handicapped by the constant cycle of pregnancy and childbirth to which they had to resign themselves The charity is handicapped by lack of funds 她虽身体不好,但还是坚持工作 ( Though handicapped by poor health, she persisted in working .) 2. n if sb. has a handicap a part of their body or their mind has been permanently injured or damaged; a situation that makes it difficult for sb. to do what they want Babies of alcoholic mothers can be born with a severe degree of handicap His lack of height has not been a handicap to him. He is as good an athlete as anyone else in the school. Collocations academic handicap 学习障碍 cultural handicap 文化上的障碍 emotional handicap 情绪障碍 language handicap 语言障碍 mental handicap 心理缺陷 physical handicap 生理缺陷 6
6 远大的前程等待着你。 (= A great future is reserved for you.) Collocations: wildlife reserve in reserve 6. (Para. 4) specific: 1. adj. detailed and exact Power plant employees must follow very specific safety guidelines. (插入声音文件 specific ) （= Research is an active and formally organized search for specific information for a specific purpose.） 2. n. (plural) particular details Mr. John Smith did not go into specifics of his plans publicly, but his secretary provided details given to them. 7. (Para. 4) handicap: 1. v. make it difficult for sb. to do sth. that they want or need to do Women were also handicapped by the constant cycle of pregnancy and childbirth to which they had to resign themselves. *The charity is handicapped by lack of funds. 她虽身体不好, 但还是坚持工作。 （= Though handicapped by poor health, she persisted in working.） 2. n. if sb. has a handicap, a part of their body or their mind has been permanently injured or damaged; a situation that makes it difficult for sb. to do what they want Babies of alcoholic mothers can be born with a severe degree of handicap. His lack of height has not been a handicap to him. He is as good an athlete as anyone else in the school. Collocations: academic handicap 学习障碍 cultural handicap 文化上的障碍 emotional handicap 情绪障碍 language handicap 语言障碍 mental handicap 心理缺陷 physical handicap 生理缺陷
8.(Para. 5)strategy: n a planned series of actions for achieving sth An outline of the current national economic strategy provided by the Minister of commerce How they strike a balance between the two is at the heart of corporate strategy 9.(Para. 5)motivation: n. eagerness and willingness to do sth. without needing to be told or forced to do it; the reason why you want to do sth Participative management is a very powerful motivation because it enables employees to have some measure of influence and control over work-related activities 插入声音文件) She enjoyed the excitement of her work. Money was not her only motivation 一个人学外语的内在要求越高,那么他就学得越快。 The stronger the motivation is, the more quickly one learns a foreign language. 10.(Para. 5)inspiration: n a good idea about what you should do, write, ecla hich you get The painter draws inspiration from ordinary scenes and simple places that he knows and loves Scientists noticed discoveries, apparently irrelevant to their work, which contained an inspiration for solving some current problems of their own 11.(Para. 5 ego: n the opinion that you have about yourself The success made them feel big, and boosted their egos CF: self &ego 这两个名词都有“自我”的意思。 se指一个人自身。例如: She always thinks of others and never of self ego指自己对自己的评价、感觉。例如: The promotion really boosted her ego made her feel better about hersel If). 12. (Para. 5)rash: adj. if you are rash, you do things too quickly, without thinking carefully about whether they are sensible or not Don't make any rash promises that you may regret later. Before making any rash decisions about your fund you should consider the following points
7 8. (Para. 5) strategy: n. a planned series of actions for achieving sth. An outline of the current national economic strategy is provided by the Minister of Commerce. How they strike a balance between the two is at the heart of corporate strategy. 9. (Para. 5) motivation: n. eagerness and willingness to do sth. without needing to be told or forced to do it; the reason why you want to do sth. Participative management is a very powerful motivation because it enables employees to have some measure of influence and control over work-related activities. (插入声音文件) (= She enjoyed the excitement of her work. Money was not her only motivation.) 一个人学外语的内在要求越高, 那么他就学得越快。 (= The stronger the motivation is, the more quickly one learns a foreign language.) 10. (Para. 5) inspiration: n. a good idea about what you should do, write, say, etc., especially one which you get suddenly The painter draws inspiration from ordinary scenes and simple places that he knows and loves. Scientists noticed discoveries, apparently irrelevant to their work, which contained an inspiration for solving some current problems of their own. 11. (Para. 5) ego: n.the opinion that you have about yourself The success made them feel big, and boosted their egos. CF: self & ego 这两个名词都有“自我”的意思。 self 指一个人自身。例如： She always thinks of others and never of self. ego 指自己对自己的评价、感觉。 例如： The promotion really boosted her ego (= made her feel better about herself). 12. (Para. 5) rash: adj. if you are rash, you do things too quickly, without thinking carefully about whether they are sensible or not Don’t make any rash promises that you may regret later. Before making any rash decisions about your fund you should consider the following points
13.(Para. 6) define: V. describe sth. correctly and thoroughly, and to say what standards, limits, qualities, etc. it has that make it different from other things; explain exactly the meaning of a particular word or idea Each of us might define the concept of freedom in a slightly different way. A budget is defined as " a plan of action expressed in noney terms Personality can be broadly defined as the propensities within an individual to act in a certain way, given a particular context. 14.(Para. 6)specify: v state sth in an exact and detailed way Immigration regulations specify that the names on the passports and tickets held by the customers must be the same (插入声音文件 specify) We could specify what words the student will say to the patient and even at what point she is to smile 规则规定考试时可使用字典。 (The regulations specify that you may use a dictionary in the examination 15.(Para. 7) guidance: n. help and advice, esp on the problems connected with one's work education or personal life Each student also would receive guidance from an adult mentor and be involved in community service as a part of this requirement. (插入声音文件 guidance) Your teacher can give you guidance on choosing a career and writing a job application 我盼望在她的专门指导下工作。 (I was looking forward to working under her expert guidance 16.(Para. 7)loyalty: n. the quality of remaining fa ithful to your friends, principles, country, etc. Elizabeth understood her husband's loyalty to his sister. 17.(Para. 7)objective 1. n sth that you are try ing hard to achieve, especially in business or politics The agenda contained a number of other items, but the points I have listed were the main objectives
8 13. (Para. 6) define: v. describe sth. correctly and thoroughly, and to say what standards, limits, qualities, etc. it has that make it different from other things; explain exactly the meaning of a particular word or idea Each of us might define the concept of freedom in a slightly different way. A budget is defined as “a plan of action expressed in money terms”. Personality can be broadly defined as the propensities within an individual to act in a certain way, given a particular context. 14. (Para. 6) specify: v. state sth. in an exact and detailed way Immigration regulations specify that the names on the passports and tickets held by the customers must be the same. (插入声音文件 specify) (= We could specify what words the student will say to the patient and even at what point she is to smile.) 规则规定考试时可使用字典。 (=The regulations specify that you may use a dictionary in the examination.) 15. (Para. 7) guidance: n. help and advice, esp. on the problems connected with one’s work, education, or personal life Each student also would receive guidance from an adult mentor and be involved in community service as a part of this requirement. (插入声音文件 guidance) Your teacher can give you guidance on choosing a career and writing a job application. 我盼望在她的专门指导下工作。 (= I was looking forward to working under her expert guidance.) 16. (Para. 7) loyalty: n. the quality of remaining faithful to your friends, principles, country, etc. Elizabeth understood her husband’s loyalty to his sister. 17. (Para. 7) objective: 1. n. sth. that you are trying hard to achieve, especially in business or politics The agenda contained a number of other items, but the points I have listed were the main objectives
Ideally, objectives should be measurable and they should be achievable 插入声音文件 objective) If you set unobtainable objectives, you will fail even if you do a wonderful job. 2. adj. based on facts, or making a decision that is based on facts rather than on your feelings or beliefs The emphasis is on objective analys is of evidence rather than on a subjective impression of any single witness They provided an objective standard by which we could judge ourselves 18.(Para. 8)foremost: adj. the best or most important; in a leading position among a group of people or things Economic concerns are foremost on many voters'minds No one doubts the seriousness of the problems the president must address, the recession foremost among them Rostropovich was long considered the worlds foremost cellist. 19.(Para. 8 oneness: n a peaceful feeling of being part of a whole There can be no oneness without trust. Late in the night, standing alone on the riverbank, I felt an extremely intimate oneness with the universe, and it seemed that all physical aspects vanished 20.(Para. 9 )complement: 1. v. make a good combination with sb or sth else She looked beautiful the white silk of her b louse complemented her olive skin perfectly The two different points of view may complement each other. 2. n sb or sth that emphasizes the good qualities of another person or thing This wine would be a nice complement to grilled dishes. NB: complement和 compliment虽然它们发音相同,但是在意义上截然不 同,所以时常被混淆。 complement意思是“补足,或使…完美”,例如: The antique silver was a complement to the beautifully set table 配上这个古银器,这套美丽的桌子就完美无缺了 compliment意思是“客气或赞扬的表情或动作”,例如:
9 Ideally, objectives should be measurable and they should be achievable. (插入声音文件 objective) (= If you set unobtainable objectives, you will fail even if you do a wonderful job.) 2. adj. based on facts, or making a decision that is based on facts rather than on your feelings or beliefs The emphasis is on objective analysis of evidence rather than on a subjective impression of any single witness. They provided an objective standard by which we could judge ourselves. 18. (Para. 8) foremost: adj. the best or most important; in a leading position among a group of people or things Economic concerns are foremost on many voters’ minds. No one doubts the seriousness of the problems the president must address, the recession foremost among them. Rostropovich was long considered the world’s foremost cellist. 19. (Para. 8) oneness: n. a peaceful feeling of being part of a whole There can be no oneness without trust. Late in the night, standing alone on the riverbank, I felt an extremely intimate oneness with the universe, and it seemed that all physical aspects vanished. 20. (Para. 9) complement: 1. v. make a good combination with sb. or sth. else She looked beautiful — the white silk of her blouse complemented her olive skin perfectly. The two different points of view may complement each other. 2. n. sb. or sth. that emphasizes the good qualities of another person or thing This wine would be a nice complement to grilled dishes. NB: complement 和 compliment 虽然它们发音相同，但是在意义上截然不 同，所以时常被混淆。 complement 意思是“补足，或使……完美”，例如： The antique silver was a complement to the beautifully set table. 配上这个古银器，这套美丽的桌子就完美无缺了。 compliment 意思是“客气或赞扬的表情或动作”，例如：
They gave us a compliment on our beautifully set table 他们对我们这张漂亮的桌子表示赞许 (Para. 9)competent: adj. having enough skill or knowledge to do sth to a satisfactory standard Though the country is poor, the doctors and nurses are qualified and competent. He is the only party leader competent enough to govern this country. 如果你要学习英文,你须先找一位称职的老师。 If you want to learn English, you must first find a competen teacher.) 22.(Para. 9 )merit 1. n. an advantage or good feature of sth ;(formal) a good quality that makes sb or sth deserve praise Professor Smith's timely book has the merit of being comprehensive and readable 插入声音文件mert The great merit of the project is its flexibility and low cost. 你也许不喜欢他,不过他也有自己的长处。 You may not like him, but he has his merits. 2. V. be good, important, or serious enough for praise or attention The subject has an importance in the history of war at this period which merits emphas The results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation The students are rewarded or corrected as they merit. CF: merit. virtue, worth value 这四个词都含“优点”“价值”的意思。 mert指“成就或品质中值得赞扬的优点”,如: The merits of your plan outweigh the defects. virtue指“性格中的优点、美德”,如 Women have often been used as symbols of virtue worth着重指“人或物本质中的优点或价值”,如: The worth of the new drugs is certain although all their uses are not yet known va|ue指某物的重要性以及价值,如: I set a high value on his advice
10 They gave us a compliment on our beautifully set table. 他们对我们这张漂亮的桌子表示赞许。 21. (Para. 9) competent: adj. having enough skill or knowledge to do sth. to a satisfactory standard Though the country is poor, the doctors and nurses are qualified and competent. He is the only party leader competent enough to govern this country. 如果你要学习英文， 你须先找一位称职的老师。 (= If you want to learn English, you must first find a competent teacher.) 22. (Para. 9) merit: 1. n. an advantage or good feature of sth.; (formal) a good quality that makes sb. or sth. deserve praise Professor Smith’s timely book has the merit of being comprehensive and readable. (插入声音文件 merit) The great merit of the project is its flexibility and low cost. 你也许不喜欢他, 不过他也有自己的长处。 (= You may not like him, but he has his merits.) 2. v. be good, important, or serious enough for praise or attention The subject has an importance in the history of war at this period which merits emphasis. The results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation. The students are rewarded or corrected, as they merit. CF: merit, virtue, worth & value 这四个词都含 “优点”、“价值”的意思。 merit 指“成就或品质中值得赞扬的优点”, 如: The merits of your plan outweigh the defects. virtue 指“性格中的优点、美德”, 如: Women have often been used as symbols of virtue. worth 着重指“人或物本质中的优点或价值”, 如: The worth of the new drugs is certain although all their uses are not yet known. value 指某物的重要性以及价值, 如: I set a high value on his advice
