重点单词

1.decathlon

n. 十项运动

In September 2009, they traveled to Washington to see for themselves what the Solar Decathlon was all about and, as one student put it, “learn some tips and tricks.”

2009年9月，他们前往华盛顿亲眼看一看太阳能十项全能（Solar Decathlon）的赛事究竟是什么样子。 正如一位同学所说，“要了解其中的行情和奥妙。

2.command

vi. 命令，指挥；控制

vt. 命令，指挥；控制；远望

n. 指挥，控制；命令；司令部

I advised him to command his temper.

我劝他控制自己的脾气。

3.delay

vi. 延期；耽搁

vt. 延期；耽搁

n. 延期；耽搁；被耽搁或推迟的时间

Do it without (any) delay!

马上做， 不得延误!

4.priority

n. 优先；优先权；[数] 优先次序；优先考虑的事

These issues should clearly be at the top of the priority list.

这些问题应该在这个优先列表的顶部就不澄清。

重点短语

1.preparation for

为…做准备

Our preparation for the Age of Turbulence began nearly a year ago.

我们为动荡时代来临所作的准备差不多一年前就开始了。

2.Carry on

继续,参与

His encouragement determined us to carry on with the study.

他的鼓励使我们决心继续学下去

考考你（翻译）

1.你必须听从我的命令。

2.在为奥运准备的中，泰森会船运牛肉、鸡肉和猪肉到中国。

3. 但是当你的事业开始发展时，你就不得不决定给某些委托人更多的优先权了。

答案见下期

上期答案

1.They have delegated him to represent their city at the convention.

2.He buttered a piece of bread for himself.

3.It was none of her concern, so she didn't butt in.