M1U2 Let’s talk teens教材知识全解上

M1U2 Let’s talk teens教材知识全解上
nest
词性： n. 鸟巢，鸟窝，窝点，巢穴，温床 vi. 筑巢
课文内容：P15 leave the nest 离开鸟巢
引申： nest egg 备用的钱，储备金
nest nestling n. 未离巢的雏鸟
nester n. 穴居的兽，筑巢的鸟，放牧地自耕农
They nest mostly in Alaska.
The cuckoo lays its eggs in the nest of another bird.
roof
词性： n. 顶，顶部，屋顶 vt. 给… 盖上屋顶，遮蔽，作为…的屋顶，覆遮（复数：roofs）
课文内容：P16 strangers under the same roof 在同一屋檐下的陌生人
引申： go through the roof 飞涨，激增
hit the roof 非常生气，暴怒
have a roof over your head 有栖身之所
roof top 屋顶，房顶，天台
roof tile 屋面瓦，屋顶的瓦，屋瓦
roof damage 屋顶的破坏，顶板破坏
the roof of... ...的顶部
The roof of the car was not damaged in the accident.事故中，车顶没有遭到损坏。
I am just thankful that we have a roof over our heads. 我们有地方住我就很感激了。
The hotel was a shell, the roof having collapsed completely.
We will fire the roof and smoke him out.
battle
词性： n n. 战役，会战，战斗，斗争，较量 vi. 奋争，搏斗，与…作战，和…斗争
课文内容：P16 turn into a battle 变成一场争论
引申： a battle with/against/for 和...斗争/为...斗争
a battle of wills 意志的斗争
half the battle 最关键的时候，最艰难的时候
battle for为了……而斗争
battle against/with与……作斗争
battle with/against sb for sth 为了....和...斗争
battlefield n. 战场
battleship n. 战舰
battler n. 战斗者，勇士
battle group 战斗集团，战斗组，作战组
battle line 战线，阵势
battle zone 战斗区，战区
battle plan 战斗计划，作战计划，作战方案
battle for… 为......而战
battle against…对抗......，和......对抗，和......作战
The police force is fighting a battle against a rising tide of crime.
See eye to eye with sb（on sth） （在某事上）与某人看法一致
课文内容：… you just cannot see eye to eye with them on anything？
引申：see eye to eye 看法（或态度）一致
have a good eye for 对……有鉴赏力
have one’s eye on 密切注视；监视
in sb. ’s eyes 依某人看
keep an eye on 照看；注意
keep an eye out (for) 密切注意；留神
close one’s eyes to 对……视而不见
I'm glad we see eye to eye.
I suppose one good reason for them to get married is that they see eye to eye on just about everything.
argument
词性： n. 争吵，争执，争论，理由，证据，说理，论证 (复数： arguments)
课文内容：P16 heated arguments 激烈的争论
Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents. 青少年和他们的父母之间经常会有激烈的争论和冰冷的沉默。
引申：have an argument with sb. about / over sth. 为某事与某人争吵
get into an argument 争吵起来
avoid an argument 避免争吵
argue with sb. about/over sth. 就某事与某人争论
argue for/against 据理赞成/反对……
argue sb. into doing sth. 说服某人做某事
argue sb. out of doing sth. 说服某人不做某事
argumentative adj. 好辩的，辩论的，争辩的
arguable adj. 可论证的，可议的
arguer n. 争辩者，辩论者
Probably the worst thing about being a penguin is after you’re in an argument you’ll try to waddle away angrily but still look adorably cute. 身为企鹅最糟糕的一点也许是，一场激烈的争吵之后，你试图摇摆着愤然离开，而在别人眼中仍是一个小可爱。
He rejected the argument that keeping the facility would be costly.
argue vi. 争论，辩论，提出理由 vt. 辩论，争论，证明，说服
1）vi. 争论，争吵 → to speak angrily to sb. because you disagree with them
常用词组
argue with sb.about/over sth. 与某人争论某事
eg. Tim is arguing with Linda about the film. 蒂姆正在和琳达争论那部电影。
2）vt. & vi. 论证；说理；争辩 → to give reasons why you think that sth. is right/wrong, true/not true, etc., especially to persuade people that you are right
常用词组
argue for/against ... 据理力争/反对......
eg.Many experts argue for strong controls on the poultry industry in order to prevent further bird flu cases.
许多专家竭力主张严控家禽业以防产生更多禽流感病例。
argue that 提出理由说明/辩称......
eg. He argued that more money is needed to finished the project.
他提出理由说明完成这项课题需要更多的钱。
teenager
词性： n. 十几岁的青少年，青少年
课文内容：P16 teenagers’ physical changes 青少年的身体变化
引申：teenage suicide 少年自杀
teenage star 少年球星
teenage shows 青少年节目
teenage romance 情窦初开
teenage adj. 青少年的
teenage probelm 青少年问题
teenaged adj. 青少年的
It's not easy for a teenager like you.
Since his parents died early, he had to earn his own living when he was a teenager.
tension
词性： n. 紧张关系，紧张，拉伸 , 拉紧，紧张状态，张力
课文内容：P16 family tension 家庭紧张
引申： international/racial/political tension 国际紧张局势/种族紧张局势/政治紧张局势
tense adj. 神经紧张额，担心的
tensely adv.
tenseness n.
Humor is wonderful for releasing tension.
anxious
词性： adj. 忧虑的，不安的,担心的，焦急的，关怀的，渴望的，急切的
同义词：uneasy， concerned， fearful 反义词：easy，calm，plain
课文内容：P16 feel anxious 感到忧虑.
You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far behind. 你可能会感到焦虑，因为你的成长速度与你的朋友不同，你的身高在猛增，或者远远落后（于你的朋友）.
引申： feel anxious 变得着急，觉得着急，心中有顾虑，不放心
anxious mood 焦虑心境
be anxious about 对...焦虑
比较级： more anxious 最高级： most anxious
be anxious for/about..=be worried/concerned about… 对……焦虑、着急
be anxious for sb. 为某人担心
be anxious to do…=be eager to do… 渴望做……
be anxious( for sb )to do sth 渴望某人去做某事
be anxious for sth. ＝be eager for/be keen on 渴望(得到)某物
be anxious that...(should) do... 希望……
anxiously adv. 忧虑地，担心地
anxiety n. 焦虑，忧虑
anxiety about/over 对......忧虑
anxiety for sth./to do sth. 对......的渴望
Many people nowadays are still anxious about the security of personal information.
直到今天仍然有许多人担心个人信息安全。
I am anxious for her to come back as soon as possible. 我盼着她尽快回来。
Tom was anxious that he should see his family. 汤姆渴望见到他的家人。
If you're worried about your health, share your anxiety/anxieties with your doctor.
You have no idea how anxious we were then.
If I feel anxious, I know what to do to calm myself down.
She looked up anxiously as he came in.
【联想拓展】
① be eager for sth. / to do sht.
② desire for sth. / to do sth.
③ long for sth/ to do sth.
④ be dying for sth. / to do sth.
rate
词性： n. 速度，速率，比率，率 vt. 评价，评估
课文内容：P16 develop at a different rate 以一个不同速率发展
You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far behind. 你可能会感到焦虑，因为你的成长速度与你的朋友不同，你的身高在猛增，或者远远落后（你的朋友）.
引申： at a rate of... 以...速率
at the rate of 以---速度
at any rate （强调事情的真实性）无论如何，不管怎样; （表示说得更加确切）不管怎样，至少; （强调下文）总而言之，反正
at a different rate 以不同的速率/速度
birth rate出生率
unemployment rate 失业率
heart rate心率
the success/failure rate成功率/失败率
Most people walk at an average rate of 5 kilometres an hour.
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate.
We rate your services highly.
Most people walk at an average rate of 5 kilometers an hour. 大多数人步行的平均速度为每小时5公里。
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. 报警案件的数量正在以惊人的速度增长。
His pulse rate dropped suddenly. 他的脉搏速率突然下降。
Well, that's one good piece of news at any rate. 不管怎么说，这是个好消息。
He said he'll be coming tomorrow. At any rate, I think that's what he said.
他说他明天要来。至少，我认为他是这么说的。
There were maybe 60 or 70 people there. At any rate, the room was packed.
那里也许有六七十人吧。反正屋子里挤得严严实实。
shoot
词性： vi. & vt. (朝某方向)冲，奔，射击，射杀，射击，射中，射伤，射门（shot；shot）摄影 n. 嫩枝，射击，急流，推力,照片
课文内容：P16 shoot up in height 个子突然蹿高
You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far behind. 你可能会感到焦虑，因为你的成长速度与你的朋友不同，你的身高在猛增，或者远远落后（你的朋友）.
搭配： shoot at sb/sth 向...射击
shoot sb down 射倒，击毙
shoot off 迅速离去
shoot sb. dead开枪打死某人
shoot... in the head/ back/leg 射击…...的头部背部/腿部
shoot up 射出;发芽;暴涨;快速长高,蹿个儿
troops shooting at the enemy 向敌人射击的部队
bamboo shoots 竹笋
shoot down 终止
shoot a movie 怕电影
shoot at fame 一举成名
shoot to number one/ to the top of the charts 蹿升到第一名/ 排行榜首
shoot oneself in the foot 搬起石头砸自己的脚，自找麻烦
He was shot in the leg during the armed robbery. 在一次武装抢劫中，他被射中了腿。
Glen really shot himself in the foot shouting at his boss like that. Glen对老板那样大吵大闹，真是自找麻烦
A man was shot in the leg. 一个人被射中腿部。
A plane shot across the sky. 飞机掠过天空。
Flames were shooting up through the roof. 火不断从房顶蹿上来。
The movie was shot in black and white. 那部电影拍成了黑白片。
A man was shot in the leg.
Flames were shooting up through the roof.
The movie was shot in black and white.
The police had orders to shoot anyone who attacked them.
spot
词性： n. 粉刺，斑点，污渍，地点，场所 vt. 注意到，发现，使有污渍 (过去式：spotted 过去分词：spotted)
课文内容：P16 weight problems or spots 体重问题或者粉刺
【课文原句】You might worry about your changing voice, weigh problems or spots. 你可能会担心你的变声，体重问题或粉刺。
1）vt. 看出，认出；注意到，发现 → to notice sb. or sth., especially when they are difficult to see or recognize
eg. The teacher spotted some mistakes in Eddie’s homework.
老师在埃迪的家庭作业里发现了一些错误。
n. [C]（尤指休闲的）地点，处所 → a particular place or area, especially a pleasant place where you spend time
eg. I consider it a good spot for a picnic. 我觉得这是一个野餐的好地方。
n. [C]（尤指液体留下的）污渍，污点，斑痕 → a small mark on sth., especially one that is made by a liquid
eg. The spots on your coat are hard to wash. 你外套上的污渍难洗。
引申： on the spot 当场
be spotted with 满是...斑点污渍
spot sb doing sth 发现某人在做某事
a white cat with brown spots带褐色斑点的白猫
a few spots of blood一些血渍
a quiet spot on the beach海滩上一个安静的地方
historic spot 历史遗迹
spotless adj. 极清洁的
spotlight n. 聚光灯
He was wearing a black skirt with white spots.
He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him.
I've just spotted a mistake on the front cover.
His shirt was spotted with oil.
He was wearing a black skirt with white spots. 她穿着一条黑底白点的裙子。
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. 他的上衣满是泥点。
He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him.
他把他当时向她求婚的确切地点指给我看。
He answered the question on the spot. 他当场就回答了那个问题。
I've just spotted a mistake on the front cover. 我刚才在封面上发现了一处错误。
His shirt was spotted with oil. 他的衬衣上满是油点。
target
词性： n. 目标，指标，对象；靶子 vt. 把......对准，把......瞄向以......为目标
课文内容：P16 the first targets of your anger 你愤怒指向的首要目标
引申： be targeted by 被...认作目标
achieve/meet /reach target sth. on/at 把某物瞄向......
achieve one’s target 完成/达到某人的目标
target A on/at B 将B作为A的目标
be targeted at doing sth. 以做某事为目标
set a target 制定目标
a target area/audience/group目标范围/观众/群体
aim at the target 瞄准目标
target sth.on/at 把……对准
be targeted on/at 以……为目标；把……对准；旨在
hit/miss the target 中靶/脱靶
business goals and targets 经营目的和指标
The university will reach its target of 5000 students next September.
They bombed military and civilian targets.
The missiles were mainly targeted at the United States.
The local government failed to achieve the target of recycling 25% of domestic waste.
当地政府没有达到回收利用25%生活垃圾的目标。
The soldier aimed took aim at the bull, but missed the target.
那名士兵瞄准了靶心，但是并未射中靶子。
The missiles are targeted at those key military sites. 那些导弹瞄准了那些主要的军事地点。
The project is targeted at helping children in need. 该计划旨在帮助需要帮助的孩子们。
anger
词性： n. 怒气，怒火 vt. 使发怒，激怒
课文内容：…，your parents are often the first targets of your
引申： be filled with anger 充满怒火
In anger 气愤地
to one’s anger 让某人生气的是
be angry at/about sth. 因为某事而生气
be angry with sb. 生某人的气
angry adj. 愤怒的
angrily adv. 愤怒地；生气地 比较级：angrier 最高级：angriest
He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated.
He cried with anger and frustration.
Please don't be angry with me. It wasn't my fault.
He felt angry at the injustice of the situation.
mental
词性： adj. 思想的，精神的，智力的 (反义)physical adj. 身体的，肉体的，躯体的，物质的
课文内容：P16 mental needs 精神需求
引申： go mental 气疯了
mental age 心理年龄
mentality n. 心态，思想状况
mentally adv. 心理上地，精神上地
Do you have a mental picture of what it will look like
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion.
adult
词性： n. 成年人adj. 成年的，发育成熟的
课文内容：P17 not quite an adult 不是一个完全的成年人
引申： adult education 成人教育
prepare young people for adult life 指导年轻人做好进入成年期的准备
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
desire
词性： n.渴望;欲望;渴求;渴望的人或物 vt.希望得到;想要（不用于进行时）
课文内容：P17 a new desire for independence 一个希望独立的新渴望
You have both a new desire for independence and a continued need for your parents’ love and support. 你既对独立充满新的渴望，又对父母的爱和支持有不断的需求。
引申： a desire for sth/ to do sth 渴望某事/渴望做某事
have a strong desire for sth/ to do sth. 迫切想要做某事
have a strong desire for sth. 急于想得到某物
have no desire to do sth. 不想做某事 （用于强调）
a desire that… …的愿望
satisfy one’s desire 满足某人的欲望
a strong desire for power 强烈的权力欲
desire to do sth. 渴望做某事
desire sb. to do sth. 希望某人做某事
desire that.. (should) do... 渴望…...
desirable adj. 令人满意的;值得要的;向往的；可取的；想要做的
desired adj.要求的;想要的
the desired effect预期的效果
I have no desire (= I do not want) to discuss the matter further.
The house had everything you could desire.
Fewer people desire to live in the north of the country.
The teacher desired the children to listen to him carefully.。
struggle
词性： v. 奋斗；斗争；搏斗 n. 奋斗；斗争；搏斗
课文内容：P17 struggle to control your feelings 挣扎于控制自己的感觉
On the other hand, when you are struggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patient-sometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride. 另一方面，当你努力克制自己的感情时，你希望他们能更加体贴，更有耐心-有时候他们忘记了成长是一个艰难的过程。
引申： struggle for sth 为...奋斗
struggle against/with sb/sth 与...斗争
struggle with sb for sth 与某人为某物而争斗
struggle to do sth. 努力做某事，挣扎着做某事
struggle to one’s feet 挣扎着站起来
a struggle for freedom/independence 为自由/独立而斗争
It is a struggle for sb. to do sth. 对某人来说做某事是难事。
power struggle 权力斗争
Her arm was disjointed during the struggle.
Overburdened and underfunded, these systems struggle heroically to deliver medical care to the poor.
Her arm was disjointed during the struggle.
His whole life was a hard struggle against sickness. 他一生都在跟疾病作艰苦的斗争。
He struggled to keep up with other students in his class. 他努力跟上班上的其他同学。
The firefighters struggled against/with the fire for hours and finally put it out.
消防员一连几个小时奋力灭火，终于把火扑灭。
18.rough
词性： adj. 艰难的，粗糙的，不确切的，不平滑的，高低不平的，粗暴的，粗略的
adv. 粗鲁地，粗野地 比较级： rougher 最高级： roughest
课文内容：P17 a rough ride 艰难的历程
引申： at a rough guess 粗略估计
rough time 艰难时刻
in rough numbers 大概
roughness n.
roughly adv. 大约；粗鲁地；粗糙地
roughen v. 使粗糙
The skin on her hands was hard and rough.
I've got a rough idea of where I want to go.
This watch is not designed for rough treatment.
breakdown
词性： n. [C]垮，衰竭，损坏，故障，倒塌，，分解，关系破裂
课文内容：P17 lead a breakdown in your relationship 导致你的关系破裂
All of this can lead to a breakdown in your relationship.
引申： break down 故障，坏掉
break away 挣脱，逃脱
break in 闯入
break off 折断，脱落，中断
break out 爆发，突然开始
break through 重大突破
break up 破裂，分手
marriage breakdown婚姻破裂
a breakdown on the motorway在高速公路上出的故障
Crime is one of the symptoms of social breakdown.
The breakdown of the negotiations was not unexpected.
总结：break through →breakthrough(突破)
break down 出故障 → breakdown _____________
break out 爆发 → outbreak _爆发
putout 生产,输出 → output _____________
come in 进来 → income 收入
come out 出现,结果是 → outcome 结果，产量
go out 外出 → outgoing _____________
stand out 突出 → outstanding _____________
speak out 大胆说出 → outspoken _____________
regular
词性： adj.有规律的;规则的;定期的;经常的
课文内容：P17 regular and honest communication 频繁且真诚的交流
【课文原句】… keeping the peace is regular and honest communication.
引申：a face with regular features _____________
a regular income 稳定的收入_____________
I couldn't see my regular doctor today. ____________________________________
He's just a regular guy who loves his dog. _____________________________________
regularly adv. 有规律地，正常地，间隙均匀地
regularity n. 规律性，经常性，匀称，有规则的东西
regulation n. 章程，规章制度
regulate vt. (用规则条例)约束，控制，管理，调节
There is a regular bus service to the airport. 有班车定时发往机场。
Do you take regular exercise 你经常锻炼吗？
It's important to follow the regular procedure. 按照惯常的程序行事是很重要的。
The man sat at his regular table near the window. 这个人坐在他固定的靠窗的位置。
calm
词性： v. 使平静，使镇静adj. 镇静的，沉着的，无风的，平静的（比较级：calmer 最高级：calmest）
课文内容：P17 take a minute to calm down 花一分钟时间冷静下
【课文原句】When you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point of view. 当你不同意父母的观点时，花点时间冷静下来，试着从他们的角度了解状况。
1）vt. & vi. （使）平静，（使镇定） → to become quiet and relaxed after you have been angry, excited, nervous, or upset, or to make sb. become quiet and relaxed
eg. In this hospital, doctors often let the patients listen to soft music to calm their emotions.
在这家医院里，医生常常让患者听轻音乐来稳定他们的情绪。
2）adj. 震惊的，沉着的；心平气和的 → relaxed and quiet, not angry, nervous, or upset
eg. In face of danger, he tried hard to appear calm. 面对危险，这个男孩努力让自己镇静。
3）adj. （海洋或天气）风平浪静的，无风的 → (of the sea or the weather) without large waves or wind
eg. The calm sea gave no signs of the storms that was coming.
平静的海面上没有一丝暴风雨即将来临的迹象。
引申： calm oneself 使自己镇静
calm sb/sth down 使某人镇静
keep/remain /stay calm 保持镇静
calmly adv. 镇定自若地，镇静地
calmness n.冷静，镇静，平静，安宁
【方法总结】-ness 形容词变名词的后缀
dark- darkness 黑暗 happy- happiness 幸福
kind- kindness 仁慈 sad- sadness 悲伤
It is important to keep calm in an emergency.
Her voice was surprisingly calm.
Have some tea, and it'll calm your nerves.
He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.
calm down 平静，镇静，安静
【课文原句】：… take a minute to calm down and try to understand …
引申：calm down 平静下来；镇静下来
calm sb. /sth. down 使……平静；使……镇静
keep/stay calm 保持镇静
calmly adv. 平静地；镇静地
calm “平静的，镇静的”指人的心情是不激动的，或“水面”无波浪的，或一个地方或时期稳定的。 The financial markets are calm at the moment. 金融市场目前很稳定。
quiet “清净的，安静的”,指不吵闹的或心情不烦躁的 =without being noisy Could you keep the kids quiet while I’m on the phone 在我打电话时，你能让孩子们保持安静吗？
still “静止的，不动的”,指（人或物体）不运动的，=without moving The patient must be still for the doctor to examine him病人必须保持不动，以接受医生的检查。
silent “沉默的，寂静的”,指不讲话或没有声音的=without speaking The witness close to remain silent. 目击者选择保持沉默。
You should stay calm even in an emergency. calm_______________ Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone quiet_______________ Keep still. The photographer is ready. still________________ He was silent for a moment , and then began his answer. silent_______________
When facing danger, one should keep ______; when taken photo, one should keep ______; when someone else is asleep, one should keep_______; when in class , one should keep ________ about the teacher’s questions.
view
词性： n.[C]（个人的）看法，意见，见解；态度 [C] （从某处看到的）景色，风景；（尤指乡间的）美景[C,U] 视力，视野，视线vt.把……视为；观看
课文内容：P17 from their point of view 从他们的观点来看
When you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point of view. 当你不同意父母亲的观点时，花点时间冷静下来，试着从他们的角度了解情况。
引申： view about/on sth 对...的看法
take the view 持有...看法
in full view of 全部看的见，在眼皮底下
in view of 鉴于，考虑到
with a view to sth/ to doing sth 为了，指望...
come into view 看得见；进入视野
have/get a good view of 对……一览无余
in one’s view/opinion 在某人看来
be in view 看得见
come into view 映入眼帘
in/out of view 在视线内/外
a book with views of Paris 一本有巴黎风光的书
have/get a good/bad view... 看得清/看不清......
view...as 把...看作
in my view/as/have different views about
view...with 以某种方式看待
viewer n. 电视观众
viewpoint n. 观点
The view from our window is beautiful green countryside.
从我们窗口看到的是美丽的绿色乡村风光。.
The lake came into view as we turned the corner. 当我们转过弯，那片湖便映入眼帘。
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television.
In my view it was a waste of time.
He has an optimistic view of life.
I didn't have a good view of the stage.
The view from the top of the tower was spectacular.
How do you view your position within the company
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television.
这一证据对电视节目中暴力太多的观点予以支持。
In my view it was a waste of time.依我看，这是浪费时间。
He has an optimistic view of life.他乐观地看待人生。
I didn't have a good view of the stage.我看不清舞台。
The view from the top of the tower was spectacular. 从塔顶远眺景色蔚为壮观。
24.from one's point of view 从某人的角度，从某人的视角来看
课文内容：This book is written from a father’s point of view. 这本书是从一位父亲的角度来写的。
think sth through 充分考虑，全盘考虑，想透
课文内容 ：P17 think it through 把它想通
After you have thought it through，explain your actions …
引申：think highly/much of 高度评价
think about 考虑
think of 想起
think back 回想
think over 仔细考虑
think up 想出；编造出
If you think a situation through, you consider it thoroughly, together with all its possible effects or consequences.
I didn't think through the consequences of promotion.
concern
词性： n.担心，忧虑；关心，重要的事情 vt.涉及；让(某人)担忧,使忧虑
vt. （不用被动） （活动、情况、规则等）对......有影响；与......相关
课文内容：P17 address their concerns 解决他们的担忧
After you have thought it through, explain your article and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address the concerns. 在你想清楚之后，冷静地解释你的行为和感受，认真倾听，并排除他们的担忧。
引申： concern about/for/over sth/sb 担心忧虑...
cause for concern 引起关切
with concern 关切地
show/express concern about/for 对……表示担心/关心
concerned adj. 有关的，紧急的，挂念的，担心的
be concerned about/for... 关心……；为……担忧
be concerned with 与……有关；涉及
as far as I’m concerned 就我而言
concern oneself with/ about sth. 关心某事，对…感兴趣
It concerns sb/concerned sb that ... ......使某人担忧
concerning prep. 关于,涉及
当concern作“担心，关切”讲时,是不可数名词;___________________________________
The ____________________（忧心忡忡的家长) were all concerned about the ________________________ （相关的孩子们）
a concerned look _____________ 作_____________时，意为“担忧的，担心的”
the people concerned _____________ 作_____________时，意为“有关的，涉及的”
【联想词】concerned adj. 作（与某事）有关的，有牵连的，常用作后置定语，the parties concerned “有关各方”, “concerned parents” “忧心忡忡的父母”
The new manager asked several questions concerning the future of the company.
新经理问了几个有关公司的前途的问题。
In her last days the poet expressed concern for her father.
在生命最后的日子里，诗人表达了对父亲的关切。
It concerns me that you seem not to worry about your study.
让我担忧的是你好像不在乎你的学习。
Internet security concerns everyone of us. 互联网安全事关我们每个人。
The mother loves hers son, and concerns herself with his needs and desires.
那位母亲爱自己的儿子，关心他的需求和愿望。
There is growing concern about violence on television.
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime.
What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change.
She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost.
back down 承认错误，认输
课文内容：P17 learn when to back down 学会何时认错
His determination and refusal to back down had won the success.
It's too late to back down now 现在打退堂鼓已经太晚了。
He had to back down on plans to backdate the tax changes. 他不得不放弃追溯税收调整的计划。
His determination and refusal to back down had won the day 他的坚定和拒不退让使他赢得了胜利。
normal
词性： adj. 正常的，一般的 n. 常态，通常标准，一般水平
课文内容：P17 it is completely normal to struggle with the stress 和压力斗争完全正常
Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress parent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. 只要记住，无法轻松应对亲子关系紧张带来的压力是完全正确的，并且你和你的父母可以共同努力来改善你们的关系。
引申：above/below normal 在标准之上/下
as normal 像往常一样
It is normal (for sb) to do sth. 对于某人来说做某事是正常的
return to normal 恢复正常
abnormal adj. 不正常的，变态的
normally adv. 通常，平常，正常的
normality n. 常态，正常的形势
ordinary “平凡的，平淡无奇的，普通的” an ordinary worker 一位普通工人
common “常见的，普遍的” a common disease 一种常见病，common sense 常识
usual “平常的，通常的”the usual drink 通常喝的饮料
average “平均的，普通的，一般的“an average IQ 平均智商
normal “正常的，平常的” a normal temperature 正常温度
regular “有规律的，定期的” regular exercise 定期的锻炼
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. 这样长途旅行之后感到疲劳是正常的。
Under normal circumstances, I would say ‘yes’. 一般情况下，我会说“行”。
People who commit such crimes aren't normal. 犯这种罪的人心理不正常。
Things soon returned to normal. 情况很快恢复了正常。
stress
词性： n.精神压力，紧张；忧虑，强调 ，重要性 vt.强调，着重；重读
课文内容：Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. 只要记住，无法轻松应对亲自关系紧张带来的压力是完全正常的，并且你和你的父母可以共同努力来改善你们的关系。
引申： under stress 压力之下
under the stress of 在……压力下；为……所迫
suffer from stress 遭受压力
stress management 压力管理
stress out (使)焦虑不安，疲惫不堪
lay/put/place great stress on 强调……
it must be stressed that 必须要强调的是...
stress the importance of... 强调......的重要性
stress that... 强调......
stressed adj. (人）焦虑的；紧张的
stressful adj. （物）充满压力的；紧张的
Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress. _________
The expert lays great stress on the importance of protecting the environment. _________
He stressed the importance of good education. _________
You stress the first syllable in ‘happiness’. _________
He is under much stress as he hasn’t finished his work on time.
他正承受着巨大的压力，因为他没有准时完成工作。
In his speech he laid stress on how to protect soil as well as water from pollution.
他在演讲中强调了如何保护土壤和水不受污染。
She stressed the importance of a balanced diet. 她强调了均衡饮食的重要性。
The teacher stressed again that students shouldn’t bring mobiles to school.
老师又一次强调了学生不应该带手机来学校。
It was undertaken under the stress of desperation. 那是在绝望的迫使下做出的一种反应。
In the meeting，they laid stress on the importance of reducing pollution.
在大会上，他们强调了减少污染的重要性。
Janet’s been under a lot of stress since her mother’s illness. Janet自从父母自从生病以来承受了很大的压力。
The teacher laid particular stress on the need for discipline. 老师特别强调了对纪律的需求的重要性。
Studying for exams always stresses me out. 复习迎考总是使我非常焦虑。
I feel stressed and tired these days. 这些日子我感到紧张而疲惫。
Moving to a new house is a very stressful; experience. 搬新家是件很劳心的事情。
Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress .
When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body.
He stressed the importance of a good education.
editor
词性： n. 主编，编辑；剪辑师
课文内容:P19 dear editor 亲爱的主编
引申：the editor of the Washington Post《华盛顿邮报》的主编
edit vt. 编辑，校订，编选
edition n. 版本(出版形式)，(报纸、杂志的)一份，(广播、电视节目的)一期
Your role as an editor is important, for you can look at a piece of writing objectively.