悠泳英语silight-学习进度

silight · 发表于 2004-8-22 16:29:00

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>U196 DEVOTE<

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Saror is devoted to her children.
Father devoted himself entirely to science.
I'll devote myself to the love stories the whole afternoon.
She devoted too much time to playing cards.
Don't devote too much time to the selection of subject.
I'll be devoted to music after graduation.
Will you devote yourself to teaching in the future?
All my son's spare time is devoted to study. <

>devote 
1 devote devotes devoting devoted
If you devote yourself, your time, or your energy to something, you spend all or most of your time or energy on it.
 He decided to devote the rest of his life to scientific investigation.
 Considerable resources have been devoted to proving him a liar.
 She gladly gave up her part-time job to devote herself entirely to her art.
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>2 devote devotes devoting devoted
If you devote a particular proportion of a piece of writing or a speech to a particular subject, you deal with the subject in that amount of space or time.
 He devoted a major section of his massive report to an analysis of US aircraft design.
 Page upon page is devoted to the chain of events leading to the Prime Minister's resignation.
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silight · 发表于 2004-8-22 17:03:00

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>U197 SIGHT<

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The sight is really magnificent.
The sunset is the most beautiful sight.
The great fall is the most wonderful sight.
I can imagine what an astonishing sight the ocean is.
We met at the dance party, it was a love at first sight.
What a sight the room is after the party!
What a sight you are in those clothes!
What a sight you are!

silight · 发表于 2004-8-22 17:48:00

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>U198 SHARP<

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There is a sharp bend on the road.
After the storm there will be a sharp drop in temperature.
The factory presents a sharp contrast with the one I've saw.
Don't be so sharp to children.
She is such a sharp girl.
The new teacher is sharper than we have thought.
The meeting starts at 11 sharp.
I'm sorry that the pictures are not sharp. <

> 3 sharp sharper sharpest
 A sharp bend or turn is one that changes direction suddenly.
 I was approaching a fairly sharp bend that swept downhill to the left.
 ADJ-GRADED
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>7 sharp sharper sharpest
A sharp difference, image, or sound is very easy to see, hear, or distinguish.
 Many people make a sharp distinction between humans and other animals.
 Her reticence was in sharp contrast to the glamour and star status of her predecessors.
 All the footmarks are quite sharp and clear.
 We heard a voice sing out in a clear, sharp tone.
 ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n

silight · 发表于 2004-8-24 19:38:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 199: SETTLE<

0cm 0cm 0pt"> The affair isn’t so easily settled.
Is the day for departure settled now?
It’s settled. It needn’t be talked about anymore.
I’ve got an affair to settle.
I’ll settle in the countryside after retirement.
I like the coastal city, what a life to settle there!
Don’t talk to him until his excitement settles.
We’ll settle the problem as soon as possible. <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> 1 settle settles settling settled <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> If people settle an argument or problem, or if something settles it, they solve it, for example by making a decision about who is right or about what to do.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> They agreed to try to settle their dispute by negotiation.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> Both sides are looking for ways to settle their differences.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> Tomorrow's vote is unlikely to settle the question of who will replace their leader..<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> VB <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left>4 settle settles settling settled <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> If something is settled, it has all been decided and arranged.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> As far as we're concerned, the matter is settled.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> That's settled then. We'll exchange addresses tonight.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> VB: usu passive <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> 8 settle settles settling settled <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> If something settles or if you settle it, it sinks slowly down and becomes still.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> A black dust settled on the walls.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> Once its impurities had settled, the oil could be graded.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> Tap each one firmly on your work surface to settle the mixture.<

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silight · 发表于 2004-8-24 19:59:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 200: SENSITIVE<

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0cm 0cm 0pt">He is very sensitive to religious topics.
Don’t be so sensitive, I was kidding.
He’s sensitive about his appearance.
He’s too sensitive about his family background.
An artist is so sensitive to beauty.
A baby’s skin is too sensitive.
The instrument is so sensitive. Use it carefully.
My ears are sensitive like before.

silight · 发表于 2004-8-24 20:48:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 201: SEE TO <

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0cm 0cm 0pt">I’ll see to it.
I have a lot of things to see to at noo.
I hope you’ll see to the matter.
Could you see to it for me?
Ok, but get a mechanics to see to the brakes.
Have it seen to.
Please see to it that you’re not late again.
I’ll see to it that I won’t be any inconvenience to you. <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left>see to <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> If you see to something that needs attention, you deal with it.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> While <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Franklin</st1:place></st1:City> saw to the luggage, Sara took Eleanor home.<

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silight · 发表于 2004-8-25 19:52:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 202：SCOPE<

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0cm 0cm 0pt">We’re going to broaden our business scope.
Many words are outside the scope of the dictionary.
All the related questions are within the scope of the book.
Economics is beyond the scope of the child’s mind.
These terms aren’t in the scope of the beginners.
Let each one have a scope to show his capacity.
The job gives my talent and abilities a full scope.
Give your children’s creativities a wide scope.<

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0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left>scope <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> 1 scope <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> If there is scope for a particular kind of behaviour or activity, people have the opportunity to behave in this way or do that activity.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> He believed in giving his staff scope for initiative.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> Banks had increased scope to develop new financial products.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> N-UNCOUNT: oft N for n, N to-inf <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> 2 scope <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> The scope of an activity, topic, or piece of work is the whole area which it deals with or includes.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> Mr Dobson promised to widen the organisation's scope of activity.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> ...the scope of a novel.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> N-SING: usu N of n <

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silight · 发表于 2004-8-25 20:39:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 203: REGULAR<

0cm 0cm 0pt"> It’s the regular 16th century church.
You’re a lady with a regular figure.
But I’m not a regular lawyer.
That’s my regular work.
I’m just living in a regular way.
You must have a regular diet.
But your pulse is regular.
What’s the regular dress for such occasions? <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> 7 regular <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> Regular is used to mean `normal'. (mainly AM)<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> The product looks and burns like a regular cigarette.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> He describes himself as just a regular guy from suburban <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Chicago</st1:place></st1:City>.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> ADJ: ADJ n <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> = ordinary

silight · 发表于 2004-8-25 21:10:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 204: VOLUME<

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0cm 0cm 0pt">It speaks volumes of his kindness.
It speaks volumes of his training.
The nice rose speaks volumes of how much he misses you.
He said nothing but his face spoke volumes.
It speaks volumes of his honesty.
The trade volume declined sharply that year.
The volume of passengers has reached the highest point of the year.
Would you please turn down the volume? <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left>7 volume <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> If something such as an action speaks volumes about a person or thing, it gives you a lot of information about them.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> What you wear speaks volumes about you.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> Their absence spoke volumes.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> PHR: V inflects, oft PHR about n <

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silight · 发表于 2004-8-26 21:15:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 205: READ<

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0cm 0cm 0pt">I read French but I can’t speak it.
My favorite interest is to read excellent books.
I’ve been reading a good article.
I’ll get some magazines to read.
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Reading</st1:City></st1:place> and Talking.
Would you please read the letter to me?
I read that yesterday in the newspaper.
I read that a company is wanting designers.

silight · 发表于 2004-8-26 21:51:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 206: HAD BETTER<

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0cm 0cm 0pt">The matter had better be left as it is.
You’d better wait until my sister arrives.
You’d better choose the other one.
You’d better not smoke.
You’d better make out a new design.
You’d better meet her at the railway station.
I’d better be going.
I’d better have a thorough repair.

silight · 发表于 2004-8-27 19:29:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 207: FURTHUR<

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>I’ll go further into the matter tomorrow.
Before going any further I’ve a question.
It’s necessary to get the cost down further.
If I can be any further use, tell me please.
I don’t want to cause any further trouble.
I’ve nothing further to tell you.
There should be no further hesitation.
Do you have any further question to ask?<

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silight · 发表于 2004-8-27 20:47:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 208: TALK<

0cm 0cm 0pt"> Maybe I can talk him to joining us.
Can I talk you to playing with us for a moment?
I’ll talk him to playing more.
Maybe I can talk him to buying the house.
He wanted to talk me to buying his product.
I’ll talk you to changing your mind.
Don’t be talked to doing anything you don’t like.
I’ll talk you to staying a little longer.

silight · 发表于 2004-8-27 21:14:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 209: SILENT<

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0cm 0cm 0pt">The streets of the cities are never silent.
The views in the twilight are jus so silent.
The birds are keeping silent to listen to my song.
What a silent night!
The old man was silent about his early life.
Dad seems to be unhappy, he’s silent.
Why are you so silent today?
All the reports are silent about the sensitive question.

silight · 发表于 2004-8-28 11:37:00

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0cm 0cm 0pt">Unit 210: QUIT<

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0cm 0cm 0pt">He quit studying to take a walk.
Have you quit your past job for a better one?
I’ve quit working and I’ve quit smoking.
I quit because my salary is too low.
I’m going to quit before next week.
I won’t quit because I know what it means to me.
I’ll quit here for a while.
I would quit the cold place.<

0cm 0cm 0pt"> <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left>quit <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> 1 quit quits quitting <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> If you quit your job, you choose to leave it. (INFORMAL)<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> He quit his job as an office boy in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Athens</st1:place></st1:City>.
 He figured he would quit before Johnson fired him.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> VB The form quit is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> 2 quit quits quitting <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> If you quit an activity or quit doing something, you stop doing it. (mainly AM)<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> A nicotine spray can help smokers quit the habit without putting on weight.
 I was trying to quit smoking at the time.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> VB The form quit is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> = give up <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> 3 quit quits quitting <

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> If you quit a place, you leave it completely and do not go back to it.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> Science fiction writers have long dreamt that humans might one day quit the earth to colonise other planets.

olice were called when he refused to quit the building.<

0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=left> VB The form quit is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle <

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