1、potential n.&adj.potentiallyFirst we need to identify actual and potential problems.首先，我们需要弄清实际的问题和潜在的问题。All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential.应当鼓励所有的儿童充分发挥他们的潜能。He has the potential to become a world-class musician.他有潜力成为世界级的音乐家。Clearly this is a potentially dangerous si
2、tuation.这无疑是一种潜在的危险局势。challenge n.&vt.challengingchallenge oneselfaccept/take up a challengeIts a challenge/challenging for sb.to do sth.The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career.扮演这个角色将是他演艺生涯中最大的挑战A mum slashed a neighbours car tyre and challenged her to a fight after their daught
3、ers fell out.两家的女儿吵起来后，一个妈妈划破了邻居的车胎，说要和她较量较量。The company faces major challenges over the course of the next few years.这家公司今后几年将面临重大的挑战。efforteffortlesseffortlesslymake efforts to do=make every effort to doin an effort to dospare no effort to do sth.You should put more effort into your work.你应该更加努力地工
4、作。The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money.公司为节省资金遣散了150名工作人员。We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time.我们需要通力合作才能按时完成。advanceadvancedmake advances inadvanced technologyadvanced EnglishWe live in an age of rapid technological advance.我们生活在技术迅猛发展的时代。She asked for an
5、advance on her salary.她要求预支薪金。Its cheaper if you book the tickets in advance.预订票要便宜一些。The troops were finally given the order to advance.部队终于得到前进的命令。V Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years.近年来我们对这种疾病的了解深入多了。amazeamazedamazingamazementsurprise/astonishsurprised/asto
6、nishedsurprising/astonishingsurprise/astonishmentbe amazed/surprised/astonished at/byIt is amazing/surprising/astonishing thatto ones surprise/amazement/astonishmentequal adj.&n.vt.equallyequalitybe equal toOne unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer.一单位酒精等于半品脱啤酒。The company has an equal opp
7、ortunities policy(=gives the same chances of employment to everyone).这家公司的政策是人人机会均等She treats the people who work for her as her equals.她以平等的身份对待为她工作的人。He is a player without equal.他是个无与伦比的运动员。With his last jump he equalled the world record.他的最后一跳平了世界纪录。charactercharacteristicfeatureThe book gives a
8、 fascinating insight into Mrs Blairs character.这部书对布莱尔夫人的性格作了生动的剖析。Everyone admires her strength of character and determination.每一个人都钦佩她坚强的性格和决心。The modern hotels here have no real character.此处的现代化旅馆其实毫无特色。My teacher agreed to be a character witness for me in court.我的老师同意出庭做我的品德信誉见证人。responsibleresp
9、onsiblyresponsibilitybe responsible for/to do sth.take responsibility for/to do sth.take on new responsibilitiessense of responsibilityfocusfocus on/uponfocus/fix/concentrate ones eyes/attention on/upon sb./sth.with ones eyes focused/fixed on sth.resultresult in=lead toresult/arise fromas a resultas
10、 a result of=because of=due to=owing to=on account ofbasebasicbasicallybasisbase A on/upon Bbe based onbased onbasic skillson the basis ofremindreminderremind sb.of sth.remind sb.to do sth.stick stuck stuckstick tostick with继续使用；继续做继续使用；继续做stick around逗留逗留be stuck inDont stick your fingers through t
11、he bars of the cage.不要把指头伸进笼子里。He stuck a stamp on the envelope.他把一张邮票贴到信封上。The key has stuck in the lock.钥匙卡在锁里了。V-ing John cant stick living with his parents.约翰受不了和父母住在一起。They decided to stick with their original plan.他们决定继续执行原来的计划。Stick around;well need you to help us later.别走开，过一会儿我们还需要你帮忙呢。aima
12、im ataim to dobe aimed at=be meant to do sth.=be designed to do sth.exchangeexchange A for Bin exchange forin return fortoughtoughnessa tough decision/timealarmalarmedalarmingalarm sb.be alarmed at/byalarminglyIt is alarming thatcontributecontributioncontributorcontribute to(doing)sth.make a contribution tomake contributions to
