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M 3 The world of science
ⅠUnderstanding ideas--词汇-语法(P26-27 )
1. In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.
除此之外,由于计算机功能的不断强大,医学和环境科学也取得了重要进展。
☆in addition 除此之外,另外,单独使用,在句中作状语≈besides≈moreover≈what's more。
e.g. -Why didn't you buy that dress? -I disliked its pattern. In addition, the colour didn't suit me.
→in addition to… 除……以外(还)+n./ pron./ v.ing作宾语≈as well as≈besides。
e.g. She can speak French and Japanese in addition to English.
2. In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.
从生活环境方面来讲,现在已经可以创建智能的行走房屋。
☆in terms of 从……方面来讲,就……而言
e.g. The book is a great success in terms of its sales.
It is widely acknowledged that students should be evaluated in terms of overall quality. 综合素质
→term n. ①词语,术语 legal terms 法律术语 ②学期 the spring term ③期限;任期;期满
terms n. ①(协议/合同等的)条件,条款 peace terms 和平条件
②地位;关系 ③表达方式;措辞;说法
e.g. I'll try to explain in simple terms.
与某人达成协议come to terms with sb. 从长远/短期看in the long/short term
与某人关系好/不好be on good/ friendly/ bad terms with sb.
3. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its "legs". 利用计算技术控制"双腿",它能够运用GPS 技术抵达不同的地方。
☆capable ①adj.有能力的 有能力做某 be capable of(doing)sth.
e.g. You are capable of better work than this.
I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself. Thank you.
②adj.能力强的,足以胜任的
e.g. Napoleon was one of the most capable generals in history.
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands.
→incapable adj.无能力的 capably adv.能干地 capability n.能力,才能
with复合结构,即“with+宾语+宾补”结构,在句中通常作状语,表示伴随、方式、原因或条件等,也可作定语。宾语可由名词或代词充当。常见的with复合结构有:
①with+宾语+现在分词(表示主动或动作正在进行)
e.g. With so many people staring at her, she felt very nervous.
②with+宾语+过去分词(表示被动或动作已完成)
e.g. John received an invitation to dinner, and with his work finished, he gladly accepted it.
③with+宾语+动词不定式(表示动作尚未进行,通常用主动形式表示被动含义)
e.g. With so many essays to write, she won't have ti