重点讲解:
1. on record 有记录的;有记载的;
The 1980s were the hottest decade on record.
20世纪80年代是有史以来最热的十年 。
2. contribute to 促成;促使;是导致…的原因之一;
The report says design faults in both the vessels contributed to the tragedy.
报告说两艘船存在的设计缺陷也促成了这场悲剧的发生 。
3. intend to do sth. 想要;打算;计划;
We intend to appeal the verdict.
我们打算对裁决提出上诉 。
4. collaborate with 合作,协作(尤指著书或做研究);
He collaborated with his son Michael on the English translation of a text on food production.
他和儿子迈克尔合作,把一篇介绍食品生产的文章译成了英文 。
adj. 火山的,猛烈的