Unit Six
Section A
Part One: New Words
1. wax vt. increase; grow 变大，增强
The fame of the film star waxed. 那个电影明星的知名度有所增加。
My feeling for him waxed. 我对他的感觉好了一点。
n. [U] a solid fatty or oily substance that softens and melts at a low temperature 蜡
She watched the wax as it dripped down the side of the candle.
她注视着蜡从蜡烛的边上滴落下来。
The envelope was sealed with wax. 信封用蜡封了口。
2. joint n. 1. [C] a place where two things are fixed together 接头，接缝，接合处
Check the pipes for leaks at the joints.检查一下管子的接缝是否有漏隙.
2. [C] the place where two bones are connected 关节
Sports shoes are now designed to help protect the knee and hip
joints. 现在设计的运动鞋有助于保护膝盖和臀部关节。
a. belonging to or shared between two or more people 共有的，联合的
a joint decision 共同的决定
a joint venture 合资企业
Do you and your husband have a joint bank account or separate accounts? 你和丈夫共有一个银行账户，还是各有一个？
By our joint efforts we managed to push the car back on the road.
我们共同努力终于把汽车推回到公路上。
3. horizontal a. parallel to the horizon; flat; level 与地平线平行的，平的，水平的
Draw a horizontal line across the bottom of the page.
在此页底部画一条水平线。
Keep the patient horizontal with the feet slightly raised.
让病人保持平卧，双脚略微抬高。
horizontal bars 单杠
4. beam n. 1. [C] a long thick piece of wood or metal梁，横梁
The sitting room had exposed wooden beams and a large fireplace.
客厅里有几根裸木横梁和一个很大的壁炉。
The beams cracked and the top floor caved in.横梁断裂,顶楼塌陷了。
2. [C] 光束，射束
I could see the beam of his torch waving around in the dark.
我能够看见他的手电筒的光在黑暗中四下晃动。
The beams of searchlights are scanning the sky.
探照灯的光束在天空扫过。
vi. 1. smile happily and cheerfully 愉快地微笑
The child beamed at his teacher as he received the award.
孩子接过奖品时朝老师微笑着。
Her face is beaming with delight. 她眉开眼笑。
2. send out light and warmth 发光，发热
The sun beamed down on them. 太阳照射着他们。
vt. broadcast (a message, television programme, etc.) 播送(消息、电视节目等)
The programme was beamed live by satellite to many different countries. 那个节目通过卫星向许多国家现场播送。
5. vertical a. standing or pointing straight up垂直的，竖的，立式的
a vertical line 垂直线
His shirt was a pattern of vertical and horizontal lines.
他的衬衫上是一种纵横线条的图案。
By the time the lifeboat arrived, the ship was almost vertical in the water. 救生艇到达时，那艘船差不多已是竖着立在水中。
6. enclose vt. 1. surround 围住，包住
The fence that enclosed the house was painted white.
房子周围的篱笆被漆成白色。
2. put inside an envelope or parcel, esp. in addition to sth. else
把……装入信封，附寄
I enclose some money, which you may need for your expenses.
我同时寄去一点钱，你可能需要开销。
With this letter I enclose a photograph. 随信附上照片一张。
enclosure n. 围绕，围墙，围场；附件
7. cabinet n. 1. [C] a piece of furniture with shelves 橱柜，陈列柜
a filing cabinet 公文柜
Valued pieces of china may be displayed in the cabinet.
贵重的瓷器可摆放在橱里。
Mother keeps her good dishes in a china cabinet.
母亲把她的好碟子放在瓷器摆设柜中。
2. (also the Cabinet) (with single or plural verb)内阁
a cabinet council 内阁会议
a Cabinet Minister 内阁大臣
a cabinet member 内阁成员
The Cabinet is/are meeting today to discuss the crisis.
内阁今天要开会商讨这次的危机。
8. receiver n. 1) a piece of equipment that changes radio and television signals
into sound and / or pictures收音机，收报机，接受器
a radio receiver 收音机
a color television receiver 彩色电视接收机
2) the part of a telephone that people hold to their ears and mouths电话听筒
take up the receiver 拿起听筒
put down the receiver 放下听筒
hang up the receiver 挂断电话
9. extinguish vt. 1. cause (sth.) to stop burning; put out 使熄灭，扑灭
It took us hours to extinguish the fires.
我们用了好几个小时才把火扑灭。
2. end the existence of (hope, love, passion, etc.) 使(希望、爱
情、感情等)破灭
Nothing could extinguish his love for her.
没有什么能阻止他对她的爱。
We must try to extinguish the memory of what has happened, and look to the future.
我们必须抹去对过去的事情的记忆，向前看。
extinguisher n. 灭火器
There are fire extinguishers on every floor of the building.
大楼的每一层都有灭火器。
Using extinguishers, he put out the fire and did not leave until all danger was passed. 他用灭火器把火扑灭，直到不再有任何危险后才离开。
extinguishment n. 熄灭，消灭，灭绝，废除，失效
extinguishable a. 可熄灭的，可扑灭的，可灭绝的
10. handy a. 1. conveniently placed for being reached or used 手边的，近便的
Always keep a first-aid kit handy. 身边常备一个急救箱。
If you need my help, just ring me up. The phone is pretty handy.
如果你需要我帮忙，就给我打电话。电话就在旁边。
2. useful or convenient to use 有用的，方便的
First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly
handy. 第一次来法国的游客会发现这本指南特别有用。
11. auxiliary a. giving help or support; additional 辅助的，补助的，附加的
auxiliary equipment 辅助设备
auxiliary nurses 辅助护士
auxiliary troops 辅助部队
auxiliary verbs 助动词
an auxiliary petrol tank 备用的汽油箱
The assistants will receive auxiliary rates of pay.
助手们可获得附加报酬。
12. occurrence n. 1. [C] an event or incident; happening 发生的事情，事件
Fighting is an everyday occurrence in this area of this city.
在城市的这个地区，街头殴斗是每天都要发生的事情。
Newspapers record the chief occurrences of the day.
报纸刊载当天发生的大事。
2. [U] the fact of sth. happening 发生，出现
We may reduce the occurrence of cancer by fifty per cent.
我们可以把癌症的发病率降低50%。
The occurrence of storms delayed our trip.
暴雨延误了我们的旅行。
occur v.
13. resistant a. offering resistance抵抗的，对抗的
water-resistant 防水的
heat-resistant 防热的
bullet-resistant 防弹的
Conservative people are usually resistant to change. 保守的人通
常反对变化。
resist v.
14. precaution n. [C] 预防，预防措施
Half of all burglaries are carried out on homes whose owners have failed to take the basic precaution of locking doors and windows.
一半的盗窃发生在主人未采取锁门关窗这样基本预防措施的人家。
We have taken all the precautions we can against the painting being stolen.
我们采取了一切可能的措施防止这幅画被盗。
Part Two: Text Analysis
1. watch … for: look at or observe sth. for留意，观察
They have been watching the papers for news about their new improved product. 他们一直在留意报纸上有关他们改进后的新产品的消息。
*Compare watch for: look or wait attentively for
Will you watch for the bus while I go into the shop for a moment? 你在这里等公共汽车，我去一下商店，好吗？
They are watching for the right moment. 他们在等待适当时机。
watch out: take care Watch out! The roof is falling! 小心！房顶掉下来了！
You'll catch cold if you don't watch out: you need a warmer coat than that. 你如果不小心就会感冒，你得穿件更暖和的大衣。
2. come out of: leave离开，从... ...出来
The queen came out of the palace and waved her hands to the crowd. 女王走出宫殿，向人群挥手致意。
He came out of the house and gave himself to the police.他走出房子,向警察自首。
3. school: n. a group
The sound of his music attracted a school of dolphins.他的音乐声引来了一群海豚。
The assumption is always made that a school of tuna is swimming underneath the dolphins. 人们总是猜测在海豚群的下面有一群金枪鱼。
4. after all: 1) (used for reminding sb. of certain fact) it must be remembered应该记住，别忘了
After all, an actor's life is spent working with words. 别忘了，演员的生活就是与语言打交道的。
And, after all, though wildlife is important, I deserve my fun too. 尽管野生动物很重要，但别忘了，我也应该享受我的乐趣。
2) in spite of everything毕竟，终究
After all it is not so hard as it looks. 这毕竟不像看上去那么难。
So you see I was right after all. 你瞧，终究我还是对的。
In the end she came to see him after all. 不管怎样，最终她还是来看他了。
5. I-joint: a joint in the shape of "I"
6. attach sth. to sth.: 把某物系在、缚在或附在另一物上
1) fasten or join sth. to sth.
The picture was attached to the wall by a nail. 那幅画用钉子挂在墙上。
2) cause (oneself) to join as a member of
The youth division is attached to the club. 青年部是这个俱乐部的下属单位。
This institution is attached to the University of Texas. 这个研究所隶属于得克萨斯州大学。
7. in addition to: as an extra person, thing or situation to加之；除... ...之外
She speaks five foreign languages in addition to English. 除英语外，她还会说五种外语。
In addition to a summary table some specific examples are given of questions and the results they produced. 除了综述表格外，还给出了问题及其产生的后果的一些具体例子。
In addition to extreme warmth, the rainforests also need lots of moisture. 除了要非常温暖之外，雨林还需要大量的水分。
8. at work: at the place where one works; doing work在工作的地方；在工作
He is at work now, but he'll be back at six. 他上班去了，但他六点钟会回来。
He has been at work on a book. 他一直在忙着写一本书。
9. put out: cause to stop burning 熄灭，扑灭
Put out all fires before leaving the camping ground.
离开宿营地以前要熄灭所有的火。
Firemen soon put the fire out.
消防队员很快就扑灭了那场火。
10. alternative: n. a choice
There are several alternatives open to us at the moment.现在我们有好几种选择。
You have the alternative of fighting or being taken prisoner. 你可以选择战斗或是被俘。
We have no alternative in this matter, do we? 在这件事情上，我们是没有挑选余地的，是吗？
11. agree on/upon: have the same opinion about就……达成一致意见
The two countries agreed upon the peace formula at the summit conference. 两国在高峰会上就和平问题达成协议。
The two sides have agreed on the date of negotiation. 双方商定了谈判的日期。
*Compare: agree to: accept; approve; promise to follow
Do you agree to my plan? 你同意我的计划吗？
The committee has agreed to your request. 委员会同意接受你的请求。
agree with: have the same opinion as someone
I agree with your father; it's a foolish risk. 我同意你父亲的看法: 那是愚蠢的冒险。
12. be busy with: have much to do; work on 忙于，忙碌
She's busy with her homework. 她正在埋头做家庭作业。
I'm busy with writing letters. 我正忙着写信。
13. down: a. not working
My computer was down this morning. 我的计算机今天早上坏了。
The central heating system of this office building is down and several workers are repairing it right now. 这幢办公楼的中央供暖系统坏了，几位工人正在修理。
14. check in: report one's arrival, as at a hotel desk, airport, etc. 登记，报到
It's advisable to check in early to get a good seat on your flight. 最好早到机场登记以便得个好座位。
Has Mr. Light checked in at the hotel yet? 莱特先生到旅馆登记了吗？
15. make a difference: have an effect on sb. or sth. (对某人或物)有影响/起作用
The sea air has made a difference to his health. 海上的空气改善了他的健康状况。
Your support will certainly make a difference in our cause. 你的支持肯定会对我们的事业起重要作用。
*Compare: make no difference: be not important
It makes no difference to us if the baby is a girl or a boy. 对我们来说，生男生女都一样。
16. concerning: prep. about; with regard to
Concerning your letter, I am pleased to inform you that your plans are quite acceptable to us. 关于你的信，我很高兴地通知你，你的计划对我们来说是完全可以接受的。
This book deals with questions concerning the French Revolution. 这本书论及有关法国大革命的一些问题。
Part Three: Text Structure Analysis
The essay focuses on one central theme: earthquake prediction, prevention and preparation. One characteristic writing technique that runs throughout the writing is a general statement supported by details.
The whole passage can be divided into 4 parts:
1. The first part of the passage is one paragraph, Paragraph 1. The general statement is how to know when an earthquake is going to happen — prediction of an earthquake. The general statement is followed and supported by details.
2. The second part of the passage is also one paragraph, Paragraph 2. The general statement is how to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes. The general statement is followed and supported by details.
3. The third part of the passage consists of 4 paragraphs, from Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 6. The general statement is how to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake. The general statement has its details in 4 paragraphs, from house preparations to survival supplies, useful tools and earthquake emergency plans.
4. The fourth part of the passage is also one paragraph, Paragraph 7. The author offers his advice as a conclusion: Even if prediction becomes possible in the future, people still have to do their best to prevent disasters by improving building structures and by being personally prepared.
Unit Six Section B
Part One: New Words
1. perception n. 1. [U, C] awareness of things through the physical senses感
知，感觉，知觉
Drugs can change your perception of reality.
毒品能够改变你对现实的感知。
His perception of the change came all of a sudden.
他突然察觉到这个变化。
2. [C] a particular way of looking at or understanding sth.; an opinion 认识，观点，看法
We have to change the public's perception that money is being wasted. 我们必须改变人们认为浪费了钱的观点。
Those paintings represent the artist's perceptions and experiences. 那些绘画作品反映了艺术家的观念和经历。
2. accordance n. [U] agreement; conformity 一致，和谐
We should act in accordance with the law. 我们应依法办事。
In accordance with her wishes, she was buried in France.
根据她的遗愿，她被埋葬在法国。
accord v. 相符合，相一致，使一致
according a. 相符的，一致的，和谐的，相应的 adv. 相应地
according to 按照，根据
accordingly adv. 因此,于是,相应地,照着,如前所说,适当地
3. duration n. [U] the length of time that sth. lasts持续，持续期间
He planned a stay of two years' duration. 他计划呆两年。
The storm was of short duration. 暴风雨持续时间很短。
durable adj. 耐久的，不易损伤的
4. rotate v. 1. move in circles round a central point（使）旋转,（使）转动
The satellite slowly rotates as it circles the Earth.
卫星在绕地球旋转的同时缓慢地自转。
2. (cause to) take turns in a particular order （使）轮流
The post of chairman rotates among members of committee.
主席一职由委员会成员轮流担任。
The technique of rotating crops has been introduced to the
farmers. 农作物轮作技术已经介绍给农民们了。
5. primitive a. 1. of or typical of a very early stage in the development of sth.
原始的，早期的
Primitive races colonized these islands 2,000 years ago.
原始人2,000年前开垦了这些岛屿。
Even today the villagers live in a primitive one-crop economy.
直到今天，村民们仍过着原始的单一作物经济的生活。
2. simple and not sophisticated 简陋的，粗糙的
They built a primitive shelter out of tree trunks.
他们用树干建造了一个极简单的棚子。
People are living in tents, without running water and in primitive conditions. 人们住在帐篷里，没有自来水，生活条件简陋。
6. flourish vi. grow or develop successfully 茂盛，繁荣，兴旺
Four years ago, the country's tourist industry was flourishing.
四年前，这个国家的旅游业繁荣起来。
Very few plants will flourish without enough water.
没有足够的水很少有植物会生长得茂盛。
vt. wave (sth.) in the hand to attract attention to it 挥舞
She came in smiling, flourishing her exam results.
她笑着走进来，手里挥着她的考试成绩。
He rushed into the office, flourishing a letter of complaint.
他急冲冲地闯进办公室，手里挥动着一封投诉信。
flourishing a. 茂盛的，欣欣向荣的，蒸蒸日上的
7. evolution n. 1.[U] the development of living things over many thousands of
years from simple early forms 进化
theory of evolution 进化论
Research on insects suggests that bacteria play a key part in animal evolution. 对昆虫的研究表明，细菌在动物的演化过程中起着关键作用。
2.[U] the process of gradual development and change; evolving
演变，发展
Cultural and social evolution has now become extremely rapid.
文化和社会发展现在变得极为迅速。
Political evolution is a slow process. 政治变革是一个缓慢的过程。
evolve v. 发展，计划，使进化
8. proportional a. corresponding in size, amount or degree与...成比例的
The pay will be proportional to the amount of time put in.
报酬将与花费的时间成比例。
proportion n. 1) the correct relationship between the size, position, and shape of different parts of a whole
The figure of this movie star is in perfect proportion. 这位电影明星的身材非常匀称。
2) the compared relationship between two things in regard to size, amount, force, importance, etc.
The proportion of men to women in the population has changed so that there are now fewer women and more men. 人口中的男女比例有所改变，现在女人少男人多。
"We should develop our economy in proportion," said one of the Ministers of that country. “我们应该按比例发展我们的经济，”那个国家的一位部长如是说。
9. renew vt. 1. replace (sth.) with sth. new of the same kind 更新，补充
The trees renew their leaves every spring.
每年春天树木重新长出绿叶。
I bought some material and renewed the covers on the chairs.
我买了些布料更换椅套。
2. put new life or vigor into (sb./sth.) 注入新的生命和精力，使恢复
We renewed our old friendship. 我们又恢复了昔日的友谊。
3. extend the period of time 延长期效
He does not renew his contract with the company, which means
he may leave the company soon. 他没有续签他与公司的合同，这意味着他也许不久将要离开公司。
10. oppose vt. disagree with, often by speaking or fighting against 反对，反抗
Most of the local people opposed the closing of the hospital.
大多数当地居民反对关闭医院。
We opposed the plan because of the cost.
我们反对该计划，因为费用太高。
opposition n. 反抗，敌对，障碍物
opposed a. 反对的，敌对的，相对的，对抗的
opposeless a. 难抵抗的，不可抵抗的，无可反驳的
opposing a. 对面的，对向的
11. accelerate v. move more quickly, or make (sth.) happen faster or sooner
加速，促进
The car suddenly accelerated. 汽车突然加速了。
Fertilizer will accelerate the growth of these tomato plants.
化肥会加快这些番茄的生长。
acceleration n. 加速，加速度，促进，催迫
accelerative a. 催急的，加速的
12. collective a. of, by or relating to a group or society as a whole集体的,共同的
This is a collective decision. 这是集体的决定。
We are working in a collective farm. 我们在一个集体农庄里工作。
n. [C] an organization or business which is owned and controlled by the people who work in it 集体，团体
Most shops have been taken over by collectives.
大多数商店都被集体接管。
13. exceed vt. be greater than, or go beyond超过,胜过,越出
The final cost should not exceed ＄5,000.
最后的开支不应超过5,000美元。
You were exceeding your duty in opening those letters.
你拆阅那些信件是越权了。
exceeding a. 超越的，非常的，极度的
14. remote a. 1. far away from other areas, houses, etc. 遥远的，偏僻的
The house was very remote and I felt lonely all the time.
房子很偏僻，我一直感到孤单。
2. separate (in feeling, interest, etc.); not connected (with sth.)
关系疏远的，脱离的，与……没有联系的
the remote cousins 远房表亲
Some of your statements are too remote from the subject we are discussing. 你的一些话跟我们正在讨论的题目没有多大关系。
3. (esp. of a chance or possibility) slight 绝少的，微乎其微的
The prospect of a recovery became even more remote.
复苏的希望变得更加渺茫。
I have not the remotest idea of what you mean.
你的意思我一点不明白。
15. abuse vt. 1. make bad or wrong use of (sth.) 滥用，妄用
She always abuses her power by getting other people to do
things for her. 她总是滥用权力，让别人为她做事。
I promised not to abuse her kindness. 我答应不辜负她的好意。
2. treat (sb.) badly 虐待，凌辱
Several of the children had been physically abused.
其中几个儿童身体受到了虐待。
n. 1. [U] wrong or bad use of sth. 滥用，妄用
Drug abuse led to his early death. 滥用药物导致了他的早亡。
The book is about the use and abuse of power.
这本书论述权力的使用与滥用的问题。
2. [U] bad treatment of sb. 虐待
She claimed to have been a victim of child abuse.
她声称自己曾是虐待儿童的受害者。
His dog has got a lot of abuse. 他的狗倍受虐待。
Part Two: Text Analysis
1. compared to/with: in comparison with; considered in relation to跟……相比
I'm quite a patient person, compared with him. 跟他相比，我算是有耐性的。
Compared to the place where I grew up, this town is exciting. 与我成长的地方相比，这个镇热闹多了。
2. in other words: expressed in a different way; that is to say换句话说，也就是说
In other words, you have to do all the exercises from page 10 to 12. 换言之，你们得做10到12页上的所有练习。
The mobile library services have been reorganized — in other words, they visit fewer places. 移动图书馆的服务重新作了调整，也就是说，他们去的地方少了。
3. in accordance with: in agreement or harmony with依照；与... ...一致
We are required to act in accordance with his instructions. 我们被要求依照他的指示办事。
Deeds should be in accordance with words. 言与行应该一致。
4. be formed from: make sth. from由……构成, 由……做成
Clouds are formed from drops of liquid hanging in the air.云由悬在空中的水滴构成。
The children's playhouse has been formed from a pile of cardboard boxes.
孩子们的游戏房是由一堆纸箱做成的。
5. diverse forms of life: different forms of lifeall dependent on one another: all the forms of life being dependent on one another
6. take to: 1. begin to do (sth.) as a practice, habit, etc. 开始 (从事)
John has taken to drinking too much recently. 最近约翰沉湎于喝酒。
He gave up medicine and took to literature. 他放弃医学，开始从事文
学工作。
2. be kind or favorable to; like 喜欢上
Joan took to Paul as soon as they met. 刚一见面，琼就喜欢上了保罗。
He seemed such a lovely child; I took to him immediately. 他看上
去是那么可爱的一个孩子，我立刻喜欢上了他。
3. go to (a place) for rest, hiding, escape, etc. 逃入；躲藏于
The criminal took to the woods to escape from the police.
罪犯逃到树林里以躲避警察的追捕。
He was forced to take to his bed. 他被迫卧床休息。
7. in terms of: from… point of view; with regard to; concerning就……而论
In terms of money, the old man is very rich, but not in terms of happiness. 从钱的方面来说，这个老人很富有，但就幸福而言，他却不是这样。
We are quite at a disadvantage in terms of manpower. 在人力方面，我们处于不利的地位。
8. out of (all) proportion to: too large, serious, important, etc. in relation to sth. 与... ...极不成比例的，大大超过... ...的
The price of this suit is out of all proportion to its value. 这套西服的价格与它的价值不成比例。
He was fined 1,000 dollars for spitting. The fine was out of all proportion to the seriousness of the offence. 他因为随地吐痰被罚款1,000美金。罚金与过错的严重程度太不成比例了。
9. survive on: continue to live on or exist by靠……活下来，靠……生存
He survived in the desert for a week on biscuits and water. 他在沙漠中靠饼干和水维持了一个星期。
10. bring about: cause to happen使发生
The reform and opening-up has brought about profound changes to the mountain regions. 改革开放给山区带来了深刻的变化。
Science and technology has brought about great changes in our lives. 科学技术给我们的生活带来了很大的变化。
11. so much: not a specific number or amount 这么多（表示未明确指出的数或量）
It tells you that you need so much milk. 它表明你需要这么多牛奶。
You can only buy so much food with five dollars. 你5块钱只能买这么多食品。
12. use up: use (material, etc.) until no more is left 用尽，用光
Who's used up all the milk? There's none to put in my coffee!
谁把牛奶都倒光了，我没有往咖啡里放的了！
When you have used up the polish, let's try this new kind.
你用完那种擦光油后，我们来试试这种新的吧。
13. in harmony with: agreeing with; matching 与……协调一致，与……相配
His tastes are in harmony with mine. 他的爱好与我的相同。
We must ensure that industry develops in harmony with the environment.
我们必须确保工业与环境和谐发展。
14. practice: n. a firmly fixed custom or regular habit
It is not the usual practice for shops in that small town to stay open after 6 o'clock in the afternoon. 在那个小镇上，商店在下午6点以后还营业不是当地的习惯做法。
The researchers of the research institute keep the good practice of summing up their experience from time to time. 这个研究所的研究人员保持着不断总结经验的好作风。
15. take advantage of: make use of利用
The young man took advantage of this good opportunity to go on a business trip with his boss and gained the boss' favor. 这个年轻人利用这次与老板一起出差的好机会赢得了老板的欢心。
The company took advantage of the product exhibition and signed many contracts with its clients. 该公司利用产品展览会与客户签了许多合同。
16. hunger for sth.: strong desire for sth. 得到某事物的渴望
Kate has a real hunger for adventure. 凯特真的渴望冒险。
I can't understand why he seems to have no hunger for knowledge.
我不明白为什么他看上去对知识毫无兴趣。
17. live with: learn to accept sth. unpleasant接受，容忍
I don't like the noise of these high-pitched loudspeakers, but I've learnt to live with it. 我不喜欢这些高音喇叭的喧闹声，但我已经学会去适应它了。
It can be hard to live with the fact that you are getting older. 人越活越老是个很难叫人接受的事实。
18. be ignorant of: know little or nothing about; lack education or information of
不知道，不了解
To say you were ignorant of the rules is no excuse. 说你不知道规则并不是理由。
People who live in the city are often ignorant of farm life. 居住在城市里的人往往不了解农村的生活。
19. give back: return 归还
Could you give back my pen? 你能把我的笔还给我吗？
Give back the book when you've finished reading it. 书看完后还给我。
take away: remove; carry away 拿走，带走
I've just come in to take the dirty dishes away. 我只是进来把脏盘子拿走。
These books are for reading in the library, and may not be taken away.
这些图书只能在图书馆里阅读，不能拿走。
