1、自考英語二 unit 15Unit 15自考英語二 unit 15New WordsNew Words content adj. (with sth); to do sth* Are you content with your present salary? 你對你現在的薪水滿意嗎? * He is content to stay in his present job. 他對現在的工作心滿意足. n. to ones hearts content 盡情地 vt. oneself with sth* As theres no cream, well have to content ourselv

2、es with black coffee. 既然沒有奶油, 我們只好喝清咖啡算了.自考英語二 unit 15New WordsNew Words theory n.學說, 理論* Darwins theory of evolution 達爾文的進化論. * In theory, three things could happen. 推測起來, 有三種可能性. theorist n.理論家 theoretical adj. * This book is too theoretical; I need a practical guide. 這本書理論性太強,我需要一本實用手冊. theoretic

3、ally adv.* Theoretically we could still win, but its very unlikely. 按道理講我們還能贏, 但可能性很小.自考英語二 unit 15New WordsNew Words raw adj.* raw meat, vegetables 生的肉 蔬菜* raw silk 生絲* raw sugar 粗糖（未精煉的）* processing raw data, statistics 處理原始數據 統計資料* His literary style is still rather raw. 他的文學風格還很不成熟.* a raw portr

4、ayal of working-class life 工人階級生活的真實寫照.自考英語二 unit 15New WordsNew Words digress vi. from sth. 說話或寫作時偏離（主題）* Dont digress (from the subject) when lecturing. 講課時不要岔開（主題）. digression n.* to return from the 言歸正傳,閑話少說* If youll allow a slight digression,. 請允許我說幾句題外話. disgressive adj.自考英語二 unit 15New Words

5、New Words obscure adj./vt* an obscure corner of the garden 花園里偏僻的一角 * His real motive for the crime remains obscure. 他犯罪的真正動機仍不清楚. * an obscure village in the country 在鄉下的一個不出名的村子.* The moon was obscured by clouds. 月亮被云遮住了. * The main theme of the book is obscured by frequent digressions. 該書文字枝蔓, 主題

6、不明. obscurity n.* content to live in obscurity 安於默默無聞的生活* a philosophical essay full of obscurities 充滿晦澀文字的哲學文章.自考英語二 unit 15New WordsNew Words function n./vi* It is not the function of this committee to deal with dismissals. 處理解雇問題不是本委員會的職責. * X is a function of Y. X是Y的函數. * What functions can this

7、 program perform? 這一程序有哪些功能?* This machine has stopped functioning. 這機器壞了.* The sofa can also function as a bed. 這沙發也可以當床. functional adj.* a functional duty, title, office 職責 職稱 職能 * a functional disorder* functional furniture, clothing, architecture 實用的家具 衣服 建筑. functionally adv自考英語二 unit 15New Wo

8、rdsNew Words extension n.The extension of the garden will take several weeks. 擴建花園需要幾個星期. * the extension of scientific knowledge 科學知識的普及* Hes got an extension to finish writing his thesis. 他獲準延期交論文. * There are telephone extensions in every office. 每間辦公室都有電話分機. * The leg is now at full extension. 現

9、在腿已伸直. extend vt. extensive adj.自考英語二 unit 15New WordsNew Words concrete adj./n./vt* Physics deals with the forces acting on concrete objects. 物理學研究作用於物體上的力. * concrete proposals, evidence, facts 明確的建議 確實的證據; 確定的事實 * modern buildings made of concrete 用混凝土建造的現代建筑物 * a concrete path, wall 混凝土的路 墻* con

10、crete a road (over) 用混凝土鋪路.* concrete mixer 混凝土攪拌機自考英語二 unit 15New WordsNew Words error 較文 * an error in your calculations 你計算中出現的錯誤 * a technical error技術性錯誤. mistake 詞義最籠統, 可用於日常各種情況* Your essay is full of mistakes. 你的文章錯誤很多. * It was a mistake to go there on holiday跑到那兒度假真是失策 fault側重於造成錯誤的個人責任;還可指

11、人或物的缺點* It was his parents fault for letting him play football indoors. 讓他在屋里踢足球是他父母的過錯.* He has many faults, but vanity is not one of them. 他有很多缺點, 但并沒有虛榮心. * an electrical fault 電路的故障 defect指更為嚴重的缺陷* The new car had to be withdrawn from the market because of a mechanical defect. 那種新汽車因有機械缺陷只好撤出市場.

12、自考英語二 unit 15New WordsNew Words sterile adj.* Medical tests showed that he was sterile. 醫學檢查表明他沒有生育能力. * a sterile debate 毫無結果的辯論. * An operating theatre should be completely sterile. 手術室應該完全無菌 sterility n. sterilize vt.* sterilized milk 消毒牛奶* After her fourth child she decided to be/have herself st

13、erilized. 她生了第四個孩子後決定做絕育手術. 自考英語二 unit 15New WordsNew Words special adj.* What are your special interests? 你有些什麼特別愛好? * Shes a very special friend. 她是個特殊的朋友. * a special occasion 特別安排的活動 * She has her own special way of doing things. 她做事自有一套辦法. specialist n.* an eye specialist 眼科醫師* a specialist in

14、plastic surgery 整形外科醫生. speciality n專業; 特長;招牌性的或優質的服務或產品* His speciality is barbecued steaks. 烤牛排是他的拿手好菜. * Wood-carvings are a speciality of this village. 木雕是這個村的特殊工藝品. * Home-made ice-cream is one of our specialities. 本店自制的冰激凌別具風味.自考英語二 unit 15New WordsNew Words nourish vt. 養, 滋養（人 動物 植物）* Most plants are nourished by water drawn up through their roots. 多數植物是靠著根吸收水分來維持生命的. * well-