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活动内容:
a.填补一下相应单词的中文释义(有一词多义的其他词义也请给出),市场统一零售价5考元一个释义
b.每个单词下面的例句有兴趣有时间翻译的同学也可翻译一下方便他人,市场统一零售价10考元一个句子翻译
c.有任何想法烦请大家提出来,大家一起提高O(∩_∩)O
d.很多人反应说看不懂内容,其实这东西可能更多的就是每天复习几个单词,翻译几个句子,就这么简单……
本期词汇:
gain • win • secure • earn • land • procure • net
These words all mean to obtain sth through skill, good qualities or effort.
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS
► to gain/win/secure/earn/procure sth by (doing) sth
► to gain/win/secure/earn/procure sth for sb
► to gain/win/secure/earn support/approval
► to gain/win/earn respect/admiration
► to gain/earn a reputation
► to gain/earn notoriety
► to win/secure/land a contract
► to gain/secure access/entry
► to gain/win/secure/earn/land yourself sth
gain [ T ] ( rather formal ) to obtain sth, especially sth that you need or want
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour.
Gain is used especially to talk about obtaining freedom ( access, entry, independence ), recognition by others ( recognition, reputation ) and knowledge ( insight, experience, knowledge, understanding ).
win [ T ]
to achieve or get sth that you want, especially through hard work or ability or because of the good qualities you have
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools.
In this meaning win is used especially to talk about getting people's admiration, support and respect , as well as agreements to provide money (a scholarship ) or work (a contract ).
secure [ T ] ( formal )
to obtain or achieve sth, especially through hard work or ability
He secured a place for himself at law school.
Secure is often used in legal, financial or other business contexts.
earn [ T ] to get sth that you deserve, usually because of sth good you have done or the good qualities you have
As a teacher, she had earned the respect and admiration of her students.
land [ T ]
to succeed in getting a job or other opportunity, especially one that a lot of other people want
He's just landed a starring role in Spielberg's next movie.
procure [ T ] ( formal ) to obtain sth, especially with difficulty
They procured a copy of the report for us.
net [ T ] ( written , [strike][/strike]especially journalism ) to catch sb or obtain sth in a skilful way
A swoop by customs officers netted a large quantity of drugs. People might also net such things as business , a contract or clients .
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