Learning about Language名师教学实录

Unit 3 Computer Learning about Language common

n.

1. an area of grassland with no fences which all people are free to use or a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area (常用于专有名词中): Every Saturday Jean went riding on the village common. Harlow Common is very beautiful in winter.哈洛公园在冬天时风景很美。

2. in common: in shared possession

simple

n.

1. any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties 2. a person lacking intelligence or common sense

adj.

not elaborate in style; unornamented: a simple country schoolhouse.

technology

n.

1. the practical application of science to commerce or industry

2.

the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems

universal

n. coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions: In motor vehicles a universal joint allows the drive shaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps.)

adj. of worldwide scope or applicability: universal experience.

mathematical

adj.

1.

statistically possible though highly improbable: have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs.

2.

beyond question: a mathematical certainty.

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artificial

adj.

1.

contrived by art rather than nature: artificial flowers.

2.

not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes

disagree

v.

1. be different from one another

2. be of different opinions: She disagrees with her husband on many questions.

disadvantage

n. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

v. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm: This rule clearly disadvantages me.

choice

n.

1. the act of choosing or selecting: Your choice of colors was unfortunate.)

2. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen: My only choice is to refuse.

adj.

1.

of superior grade: choice wines. 2. appealing to refined taste: choice wine.

create

v.

1. invest with a new title, office, or rank: Create one a peer.

2. create by artistic means: Create a poem.

3. bring into existence: The company was created 25 years ago.

4. make or cause to be or to become: create a furor.

move

n.

1. the act of deciding to do something: He didn’t make a move to help.

2. the act of changing your residence or place of business: They say that three moves equal one fire.

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