上期回顾: 1: If you practice keyboarding every day, (then) you will become more proficient at data entry. 2: If you do not write more clearly, (then) your ideas will need further clarification. 3: When you remit payment, (then) the collection agency will stop sending you the overdue notices. proficient: 精通的,熟练的。 clarification:澄清。 remit:汇款 本期词汇:根据提示写出下列单词的中文意思。 1: The large post obscured part of their view of the stage, so Jim missed seeing some of the action. obscured: _______________ A1: Jim could not see all of the stage because the post was in the way; it hid part of the stage. In this example, obscure means "to cover" or "to hide." 2: Victoria felt that the information was insufficient and, therefore, postponed the decision until more data was available. insufficient: _______________ A2: Victoria waited to get more information; she did not have enough to make her decision. Insufficient means "not sufficient" or "not enough." 3: She was fined because the equipment was not being operated in compliance with safety regulations. compliance: _______________ A1: A fine is usually paid as a result of a violation. To be in compliance, then, means to be in conformity or agreement with—in this case, in accordance with the regulations.
4: Since the compensation for his new job is higher, Ray now earns enough money to make payments on a new car. compensation: _______________ A2: A job with higher compensation is one that pays more; compensation is payment. |