Lesson 26 Wanted: a large biscuit tin 征购大饼干筒
influence [ˈinfluəns] n. & v. 影响
【搭】have an influence on sb. 为某人有影响
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A: We have to strengthen our management policy.
B: I guess it can bring about tremendous influence.
A:我们必须强化我们的经营方针。
B:我想那样会产生极大的影响。
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pride [praid] v. 骄傲
【搭】pride oneself on sth. 为某事物而自豪
【例】As a carpenter, I pride myself on my meticulous work.
作为一个木匠,我为自己精细的手艺而感到自豪。
taste [teist] n. 鉴赏力;v. 品尝
【派】tasteful 有品味的
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A: This handicraft seems to be good.
B: You have good taste. Let me show you what we have.
A:这件工艺品看上去很不错。
B:您很有品味。让我来给您介绍一下。
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exert [iɡˈzəːt] v. 施加
【派】exertion 努力
【搭】exert influence on 对……施加影响 exert pressure 施加压力
【例】His parents didn't exert any influence on him.
他的父母没有对他施加任何影响。
subtle [ˈsʌtl] adj. 微妙的,难以捉摸的
【扩】delicate 微妙的
【搭】a subtle mind 敏锐的头脑 a subtle plan 巧妙的计划
【例】In addition to handsome appearance, he also has a subtle brain.
除了英俊的外貌,他还有一副机灵的头脑。
advertise [ˈædvətaiz] v. 宣传
【派】advertisement 广告
【扩】publicize 宣传
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A: I hope you'll come up with the best strategy to advertise it.
B: Take it easy. We will try our best.
A:希望你们能想出最佳的宣传策略。
B:放心,我们会尽力的。
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classify [ˈklæsifai] v. 分类
【派】classification 分类
【例】How would you classify these letters?
你打算怎么给这些信归类?
magic [ˈmædʒik] adj. 有奇妙作用的
sample [ˈsæmpl] n. 样品
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A: This is a sample.
B: What is its selling price?
A:这是样品。
B:它的售价是多少?
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devise [diˈvaiz] v. 设计,想出
capture [ˈkæptʃə] v. 吸引,赢得
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A: The advertisement will capture the attention of readers everywhere.
B: So it's very helpful to us.
A:这则广告会引起各处读者的注意。
B:所以它对我们很有帮助。
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manufacture [ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə] v. 制造
【派】manufacturer 制造商
【扩】produce 制造
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A: We'll manufacture it immediately once it's confirmed.
B: I'll bring it back and have it tested. I'll let you know the results the day after tomorrow.
A:一经确认,我公司就可立即生产。
B:我带回去测试一下。后天我会告诉您结果。
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wheelbarrow [ˈhwiːlˌbærəu] n. 独轮手推车
boot [buːt] n. 行李箱
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A: The boot is made of black leather, with my name and address on it.
B: OK. I'll check it for you soon.
A:行李箱是黑色皮革制的,上面有我的名字和地址。
B:好的,我马上帮您找找。
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ingredient [inˈɡriːdiənt] n. 配料
【扩】dressing 佐料
【例】Sugar is a necessary ingredient in most pastry.
大多数糕点中糖都是不可缺少的原料。
crane [krein] n. 起重机
anticipate [ænˈtisipeit] v. 预期,预料
【派】anticipation 预料,预期
【扩】expect 预期 antedate 预料
【搭】anticipate doing sth. 期待做某事
【例】We anticipate hearing from you again.
我们期待再接到你们的来信。