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1、6 The most important piece of equipment is of course, the remote control. Without the freedom to change channels without moving from the couch, no couch potato would be worthy of the name. In fact, watching TV without a remote control becomes dangerously like physical exercise, and probably should b

2、e avoided.譯文譯文Digging 最重要的一個(gè)裝備當(dāng)然是遙控器了。如果沒最重要的一個(gè)裝備當(dāng)然是遙控器了。如果沒有無需離開沙發(fā)就能改換頻道的自由，那沙發(fā)土有無需離開沙發(fā)就能改換頻道的自由，那沙發(fā)土豆就徒有虛名了。實(shí)際上，如果看電視不拿遙控豆就徒有虛名了。實(shí)際上，如果看電視不拿遙控器，就有類似于鍛煉身體的危險(xiǎn)了，這也許是應(yīng)器，就有類似于鍛煉身體的危險(xiǎn)了，這也許是應(yīng)該避免的。該避免的。TranslationTranslation原文原文7 Now just start watching the telly. Change channels every ten seconds, and th

3、en move on. Try your best to lose concentration quickly, in order to maintain your status as a couch potato. (Remember that you also have the attention span of a potato.) Finally, ask other people to do things for you, like get more food, or rent a movie. But be nice to them! If you arent nice, youl

4、l probably have to do it yourself.譯文譯文Digging現(xiàn)在開始看電視吧。要每十秒換一次頻道，現(xiàn)在開始看電視吧。要每十秒換一次頻道，然后照此一直換下去。盡可能快速地失去然后照此一直換下去。盡可能快速地失去注意力，注意力，好讓你保持一個(gè)沙發(fā)土豆的狀態(tài)。（記住，你的好讓你保持一個(gè)沙發(fā)土豆的狀態(tài)。（記住，你的注意力持續(xù)時(shí)間和土豆的一樣長。）最后，請別注意力持續(xù)時(shí)間和土豆的一樣長。）最后，請別人幫你做事，如再拿點(diǎn)吃的，或租張影碟。然而，人幫你做事，如再拿點(diǎn)吃的，或租張影碟。然而，對他們的態(tài)度一定要好！如果態(tài)度不好，你很可對他們的態(tài)度一定要好！如果態(tài)度不好，你很可能要自

5、己做這些事了。能要自己做這些事了。TranslationTranslation原文原文Difficult sentences 6. Without the freedom to change channels without moving from the couch, no couch potato would be worthy of the name. In fact, watching TV without a remote control becomes dangerously like physical exercise, and probably should be avoide

6、d. (Line 2, Para 6)The writer creates an ironic effect through the use of exaggeration. The true couch potato is not supposed to move from the couch. So getting up, as people once had to do, to go over to the television to change channels would be against the entire couch potato lifestyle. It might

7、even be too energetic for them and cause problems. Difficult sentences 7. Remember that you also have the attention span of a potato. (Line 5, Para 7)A potato, of course, does not have an attention span. The writer is saying that a person who wants to be a couch potato must not concentrate on anythi

8、ng for long.remote釋義釋義1a. capable of being operated from a distance 遙控的例句例句翻譯翻譯WordsWordsremote operation of machinery機(jī)器的遙控操作例句例句翻譯翻譯The procedure was monitored with remote cameras. 遙控?cái)z像機(jī)監(jiān)控了這一過程。 釋義釋義2 a. far away in distance or space 遙遠(yuǎn)的例句例句翻譯翻譯WordsWordsIt was a remote mountain village with no ele

9、ctricity supply. 這是個(gè)還沒有通電的偏遠(yuǎn)山村。 真題真題In 1914, an apparently insignificant event in a remote part of Eastern Europe plunged Europe into a great war. (Jun. 1998, CET-4, Vocabulary and structure ) 例句例句翻譯翻譯The plane went down in a remote forest area. 飛機(jī)在一片偏僻的林區(qū)降落了下來。 remoteworthy 釋義釋義a. ( of) deserving s

10、omething 值得的；應(yīng)得的例句例句翻譯翻譯WordsWordsHe had shown himself to be worthy of their respect. 他證明自己值得他們尊敬。 The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. (Jan. 2003, CET-4, Reading comprehension) 真題真題例句例句翻譯翻譯Jennys proposal is certainly worthy of consideration. 珍妮的提議無疑是值得考慮的。 maintain 釋義釋義vt. to make something

11、stay the same 保持；維持例句例句翻譯翻譯WordsWords我們應(yīng)該與鄰國保持友好關(guān)系。We should maintain friendly relations with neighboring countries. 例句例句翻譯翻譯保持你現(xiàn)在的體重，這很重要。 Its important that you maintain your current weight. The best way to maintain good blood circulation is through using the brain. (Jan. 1989, CET-4, Reading comp

12、rehension) 真題真題trend 釋義釋義例句例句翻譯翻譯WordsWords他的設(shè)計(jì)經(jīng)常引領(lǐng)新一季的潮流走向。 His designs often set the trend for the new season. There is a recent trend toward more parental involvement in schools. 例句例句翻譯翻譯近來有一種動向：父母愿意更多地參與到學(xué)校的工作中去。 n. C a gradual change or development that produces a particular result 趨向；趨勢negativ

13、e釋義釋義例句例句翻譯翻譯WordsWords該協(xié)定已對就業(yè)產(chǎn)生了不良影響。 The agreement has had a negative impact on jobs. a. harmful or bad 負(fù)面的；有害的例句例句翻譯翻譯Raising taxes could have a negative effect on the economy. 提高稅收對經(jīng)濟(jì)可能會有負(fù)面影響。 Every culture has developed preferences for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negativ

14、e attitudes toward others. (Dec. 2003, CET-4, Vocabulary) 真題真題inherent 釋義釋義a. an inherent quality is a basic or essential feature that gives something its character 本質(zhì)的；內(nèi)在的；基本的例句例句翻譯翻譯WordsWords這個(gè)學(xué)生與生俱來的好奇心引發(fā)了他對科學(xué)的興趣。The students inherent curiosity led to an interest in science.The desire for freedo

15、m is inherent in all people. 例句例句翻譯翻譯對自由的渴望是所有人與生俱來的。 removal 釋義釋義n. C, U the process of removing something or someone 去掉；移動；搬走例句例句翻譯翻譯WordsWords湯撤了后，魚端了上來。 After the removal of the soup, fish was served. 例句例句翻譯翻譯當(dāng)?shù)匚瘑T會不允許從沙灘挖沙。The local council does not allow the removal of sand from the beach. fash

16、ionable 釋義釋義 a. popular at a particular time 流行的；時(shí)尚的例句例句翻譯翻譯WordsWords現(xiàn)在流行買有機(jī)食品。 It is now fashionable to buy organic food. 例句例句翻譯翻譯這些汽車在年輕人中間已經(jīng)不流行了。 These cars are no longer fashionable among the young. excessive 釋義釋義a. much more than is reasonable or necessary 過度的；過分的Dons wife left him because of

17、his excessive gambling. 因?yàn)樘茻o節(jié)制地賭博，他的妻子離開了他。 PhrasesPhrases例句例句翻譯翻譯Excessive rains caused flooding.過量降雨引發(fā)了洪災(zāi)。例句例句翻譯翻譯Excessive speed plays a major role in as much as one fifth of all fatal traffic accidents, according to the foundation. (Jan. 2000, CET-4, Reading comprehension)真題真題釋義釋義例句例句翻譯翻譯由于石料匱乏，

18、這一地區(qū)的房子大多數(shù)都是用木頭建造的。absence n. U the fact of something not existing or being present 缺乏；沒有PhrasesPhrasesIn the absence of stone, most houses in the area are built of wood. 例句例句翻譯翻譯缺乏可靠的信息導(dǎo)致了謠言的傳播。The absence of reliable information caused rumors to spread. Because of the strong emphasis placed on cla

19、ssroom work, the instructor will report your absences to the adviser. (Jan. 1995, CET-4, Vocabulary and Structure)真題真題釋義釋義skilful a. very good at doing something that involves special ability or training 有技術(shù)的；熟練的PhrasesPhrases例句例句翻譯翻譯He is a skilful and experienced negotiator. 他是個(gè)經(jīng)驗(yàn)豐富的談判高手。 skilful,

20、 skilled 用法說明用法說明 skilful 意為“有技術(shù)的”、“靈巧的”，表示能把事情做得很好的；killed 意為“技術(shù)性的”、“有技能的”，表示經(jīng)過訓(xùn)練做某項(xiàng)工作并且能做得很好，或某項(xiàng)工作只有具有一定技能的人才能做。試比較： She is a skilful pianist. 她是一個(gè)技藝嫻熟的鋼琴家。 We need skilled workers in doing the job. 我們需要熟練的工人做這工作。 釋義釋義例句例句翻譯翻譯這只是例行的體檢，沒有什么好擔(dān)心的。 routine Its just a routine medical examination, nothi

21、ng to get worried about. n. C, U your usual way of doing something, especially when you do them in a fixed order at the same time 常規(guī)；慣例；例行公事PhrasesPhrases例句例句翻譯翻譯We must introduce some system into our office routine. 我們須在我們?nèi)粘９珓?wù)中建立一些制度. Its an annual back-to-school routine. (Dec. 2003, CET-4, Cloze)真

22、題真題釋義釋義1例句例句翻譯翻譯虛擬的游戲比賽和體育競賽可以與真正的比賽相媲美。virtual Virtual games and sporting competitions could rival the real thing. a. created by computers or appearing on computers or the Internet 虛擬的PhrasesPhrases例句例句翻譯翻譯The website allows you to take a virtual tour of the campus. 該網(wǎng)站能帶你游覽虛擬的校園。 Limit the amount

23、of virtual (虛擬的) violence your children are exposed to. (Dec. 2003, CET-4, Reading comprehension)真題真題釋義釋義2例句例句翻譯翻譯他們實(shí)際上已陷入貧困。They were reduced to virtual poverty. a. almost the same as the thing that is mentioned 實(shí)質(zhì)上的，幾乎相同的PhrasesPhrases例句例句翻譯翻譯The servants rarely leave the house and live like virtu

24、al prisoners. 這些傭人很少離開這棟房子，生活幾乎跟囚犯一樣。 virtual 釋義釋義例句例句翻譯翻譯即使微不足道的玩笑也能令他生氣。 offenceHe takes offence at the slightest joke against him. n. U the feeling of being angry, upset, or insulted, caused by something that someone says or does 冒犯；得罪PhrasesPhrases例句例句翻譯翻譯Im sure she meant no offence by her rema

25、rks. 我肯定她的話沒有冒犯的意思。 Speeding is now the most common motoring offence in Britain. (Jan. 1997, CET-4, Reading comprehension)真題真題釋義釋義例句例句翻譯翻譯她渴望一生中能有所成就。 aspirationShe is filled with the aspiration to success in life. n. C something that you want to achieve, or the wish to achieve something 志向；抱負(fù)Phrase

26、sPhrases例句例句翻譯翻譯The young man has always had political aspirations. 這個(gè)年輕人一直有從政的雄心壯志。 釋義釋義1例句例句翻譯翻譯那些學(xué)生中有許多都在試圖盡可能地少做功課。 minimumA lot of the students are just doing the bare minimum (=the least amount they can) of work. n. sing the smallest amount or degree of something that is necessary or possible

27、最少量；最低限度PhrasesPhrases例句例句翻譯翻譯Staffing levels are down to an absolute minimum. 職員配備人數(shù)降到了絕對最低點(diǎn)。 釋義釋義2例句例句翻譯翻譯稍加努力就能滿足生活的基本需求。 The basic needs of life are available with minimum effort.a. (only before noun) as small in amount or degree as possible 最少的；最低的PhrasesPhrases例句例句翻譯翻譯There is a minimum charge

28、 of $5 for postage. 郵資的最低收費(fèi)為5美元。When research is assigned, the professor expects the student to take it actively and to complete it with minimum guidance. (Jun. 1993, CET-4, Cloze)真題真題minimum釋義釋義1例句例句翻譯翻譯我已決定放棄學(xué)醫(yī)，開始學(xué)物理。 take upIve settled that I ll drop medicine and take up physics. to start doing something as a habit, job, or interest 開始養(yǎng)成的習(xí)慣；開始從事；開始對感興趣PhrasesPhrases例句例句翻譯翻譯When did he take up football? 他是