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Unit 10
Text A
重点词语
group
general secretary
pRC
Name
vote
vote for
vote against
n. 1. 选举,投票; 2. 票,选票
We called a meeting in order to take/hold a vote on the issue.
certainty n. 一定;必定;肯定
Im unable to answer that question with any certainty.
in pursuit of
representation n. 1. 描写,表现; 2. 代表,代理
This is an unusual representation of Hamlet.
The firm needs more representation in China.
representative
n. 代表,代表人,有代表性的人或事物
Many representatives of the older generation were there.
a. 典型的,有代表性的
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of national opinion?
overwhelming a. 压倒的;势不可挡的
He felt an overwhelming urge to smoke.
to stand no chance 没有可能;没有希望
He stands no chance of winning the election.
to stand a chance 有可能;有希望
He stands a good /fair chance of passing the examination.
to identify… as 把…看成;确认、证明…为
regard … as
see … as
view … as
think of … as
He always identifies himself as one of the commoners.
She identified the man as her attacker.
impact on 对…之影响
Her speech made a tremendous impact on everyone.
The invention and application of computer exerts a great impact on modern industry.
难句分析
1. The winner in the November general election is almost certain to be either the Republican or the Democratic nominee.
be certain to do sth.: 一定会做某事
e.g. He is certain to agree with the plan.
他肯定会同意这个计划的。
The __ (low) __ (back)