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1、Unit 4 Learning efficiently重点词语学习efficientadj. doing sth well and thoroughly with no waste of time, mon ey, or en ergy: an efficie nt secretary efficient heating equipment the efficient use of energy We offer a fast, friendly and efficient service. As we get older, our bodies become less efficie nt
2、at bur ning up calories.fuel-efficie ntcars (= that do not use much fuel)endeavournoun U, C (formal) an attempt to do sth, especially sth new or difficult: Please make every endeavour to arrive on time. advances in the field of scientific endeavour The manager is expected to use his or her best ende
3、avours to promote the artist s career. The publicbombarded the compa ny with complai nts in an en deavour to have the price in creases revoked.verb v to inf (formal) to try very hard to do sth; strive:I will en deavour to do my best for mycoun petentadj. (to do sth)1. havi ng eno ugh skill or kno wl
4、edge to do sth well or to the n ecessary sta ndard:Make sure thefirm is compete nt to carry out the work. Hes very compete nt in his work. I don fleel compete nt to comme nt. 2. havi ng the power to decide sth: the case was referred to a compete nt authority digestverb1. when you digest food, or it
5、digests, it is changed into substances that your body can use:vnHumans cannot digest plants such as grass. v You should allow a little time after a meal for the food to digest. 2. vn to think about sth so that you fully understand it: He paused, waiting for her to digest the information.noun a short
6、 report containing the most important facts of a longer report or piece of writing; a collection of short reports: a monthly news digest adopt verbCHILD1. to take sb else chsild into your family and become its legal parent(s): v a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt vn to adopt a childS
7、he was forced to have her babyadopted.METHOD2. vn to start to use a particular method or to show a particular attitude towards sb/sth: All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem.SUGGESTION3. vn to formally accept a suggestion or policy by voting: to adopt a resolution The council is
8、 expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting.NEW NAME / COUNTRY4. vn to choose a new name, a country, a custom, etc. and begin to use it as your own: to adopt aname / title / languageEarly Christians in Europe adopted many of the practices of the older, pagan religions.WAY OF BEHA VING5. vn
9、 (formal) to use a particular manner, way of speaking, expression, etc.: He adopted an air of indifference.CANDIDATE6 vn sb (as sth) (BrE, politics) to choose sb as a candidate in an election or as a representative: She was adopted as parliamentary candidate for Wood Green.previewnoun1. an occasion
10、at which you can see a film/movie, a show, etc. before it is shown to the general public: a press preview (= for journalists only) a special preview of our winter fashion collection 2. a description in a newspaper or a magazine that tells you about a film/movie, a television programme, etc. before i
11、t is shown to the public: Turn to page 12 for a preview of next week s programmes.verb vn1. to see a film/movie, a television programme, etc. before it is shown to the general public and write an account of it for a newspaper or magazine: The exhibition was previewed in last week s issue. 2. (especi
12、ally NAmE) to give sb a short account of sth that is going to happen, be studied, etc.: The professor previewed the course for us.frequentadj. happening or doing sth often: He is a frequent visitor to this country. Her calls became lessfrequent. There is a frequent bus service into the centre of tow
13、n.How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)?verb vn (formal) to visit a particular place often: We met in a local bar much frequented by students. less frequented roads assess verb1. sb/sth (as sth) to make a judgement about the nature or quality of sb/sth: vn It s diffic
14、ult to assess the effects of these changes. to assess a patient s needs Interviews allow you to assess the suitability of candidates. The young men were assessed as either safe or unsafe drivers. I d assess your chances as low. v wh- The committee assesses whether a building is worth preserving. We
15、are trying to assess how well the system works. 2. vn sth (at sth) to calculate the amount or value of sth; estimate: They have assessed the amount of compensation to be paid.Damage to the building was assessed at 40 000.consultverb1. sb (about sth) to go to sb for information or advice:vn If the pa
16、in continues, consult yourdoctor. Have you consulted your lawyer about this? v a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) 2. (with) sb (about / on sth) to discuss sth with sb to get their permission for sth, or to help you make a decision: vn You shouldn t have done it without consulting me. I expect
