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课件网) Lesson 37 The Westhaven Express express n. a fast train that does not stop at many places 快车 A service for sending or transporting things快递服务 adj. travelling very fast: an express bus/coach/train Sent by express service: express mail v. To show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc.: express fears / doubts/ reservations Perhaps, I didn’t express myself very well. punctual (adj.) happening or doing sth at the arranged or correct time; not late She has been reliable and punctual. a punctual start at 9 o’clock. punctuality (n.) punctually (adv.) They always pay punctually. punctuate (v.): to interrupt sth at intervals不时打断 Her speech was punctuated by bursts of applause. punctuation (n.) 标点符号 punctuation mark condition (v.) To train sb/sth to behave in a particular way or to become used to a particular situation The difference between inborn and conditioned reflexes The rats had been conditioned to ring a bell when they wanted food. to have an important effect on sb/sth Gender roles are often conditioned by cultural factors. condition (n.) the state of sth: to be in bad/ good condition the circumstances: living/ housing/ working conditions A rule or decision that you must agree to: the terms and conditions of employment unshakable (of feeling or an attitude) that cannot be changed or destroyed: [SYN] firm Unshaken (adj.): they remain unshaken in their loyalty.忠贞不渝 faith Trust in sb’s ability or knowledge I have great faith in you – I know you’ll do well. We’ve lost faith in the government’s promises. He has blind faith (unreasonable trust) in doctor’s ability to find a cure. faithful: a faithful servant / friend / dog the faithful cancel To decide that sth that has been arranged will not now take place All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. To say that you no longer want to continue with an agreement, especially one that has been leagally arranged Is it too late to cancel my order No chrage will be made if you cancel within 10 days. exceptionally To emphasize how strong or unusual the quality is The weather, even for January, was exceptionally cold. Only in unusual circumstances Exceptionally, students may be accepted without formal qualifications. 无正式文凭 dislocate To put a bone out of its normal position in a joint 使脱臼 He dislocated his shoulder in the accident. A dislocated finger A dislocation of the shoulder To stop a system, plan etc. from working or continuing in the normal way [SYN] disrupt blame To think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad She doesn’t blame anyone for her father’s death. be to blame for sth 负有责任 Which driver was to blame for the accident don’t blame me （劝阻别人时说）别怪我 Call her if you like, but don’t blame me if she’s angry. consult To go to sb for information or advice 请教 If the pain continues, consult your doctor. To discuss sth with sb to help you make a decision商量 You shouldn’ ... ...
