There will be a ban on smoking in restaurants Why is there a ban on eating in cinemas? Smoking is banned in the library She was banned from driving for two years 6. nuts (infml) mad; crazy: very keen on Examples I'll go nuts if I have to wait much longer She's nuts about the boy next door 7. bring(a baby) to term to complete a pregnancy n. end or completion of a period of time This pregnancy is approaching its term His life has reached its natural term 8. collapse w to fall into ruin Numerous houses collapsed as a result of the earthquak The financial system of this country nearly collapsed during the economic 9. adopt v I)to take(someone else's child) into one's family for ever and to take on the full sibilities in law of a pa 2) to accept or start to use or put into action Example They couldn t have children of their own so they adopted a boy. The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures C The new law means companies will adopt energy-Saving measures. When he moved to Canada, the children adapt to the change very well 10. I.something that needs attention, consideration, service, etc. The arranging of this business agreement is a top priority The highest priority of governments has been given to the problem of heavy traffic 11. decent a.(of behavior, attitude)proper; socially acceptable Public figures should have decent language and decent behavior Few college graduates can find a job with a decent salary at this difficult time 12. get wind of to learn about something by chance People rushed to the supermarket as soon as they got wind of the sale I don't want my colleagues to get wind of the fact that I'm leaving in case they tell my ( sth )in the wind :(something, esp that is secretive or not generally known) about to happen/being done Translate 山雨欲来风满楼6 • There will be a ban on smoking in restaurants. • Why is there a ban on eating in cinemas? • Smoking is banned in the library. • She was banned from driving for two years. 6. nuts a. (infml) mad; crazy; very keen on Examples • I’ll go nuts if I have to wait much longer. • She’s nuts about the boy next door. 7. bring (a baby) to term : to complete a pregnancy term n. end or completion of a period of time Examples • This pregnancy is approaching its term. • His life has reached its natural term. 8. collapse v. to fall into ruin Examples • Numerous houses collapsed as a result of the earthquake. • The financial system of this country nearly collapsed during the economic crisis. 9. adopt v. 1) to take (someone else’s child) into one’s family for ever and to take on the full responsibilities in law of a parent 2) to accept or start to use or put into action Examples • They couldn’t have children of their own so they adopted a boy. • The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures. Compare: “adapt” and “adopt” • The new law means companies will ___adopt______ energy-saving measures. • When he moved to Canada, the children ___adapt______ to the change very well. 10. priority n. something that needs attention, consideration, service, etc. Examples • The arranging of this business agreement is a top priority. • The highest priority of governments has been given to the problem of heavy traffic. 11. decent a. (of behavior, attitude) proper; socially acceptable Examples • Public figures should have decent language and decent behavior. • Few college graduates can find a job with a decent salary at this difficult time. 12. get wind of : to learn about something by chance Examples • People rushed to the supermarket as soon as they got wind of the sale. • I don’t want my colleagues to get wind of the fact that I’m leaving in case they tell my boss. --- (sth.) in the wind : (something, esp. that is secretive or not generally known) about to happen/being done Translate 山雨欲来风满楼