Module 6 Unit 4 Words & Expressions 1.lack n. (a) lack of information/water 缺乏 for lack of time/money/motivation 因缺乏…… He was found innocent for lack of evidence. 他因证据不足而宣判无罪。The project failed/ ended ___________ due to/for lack of funds.v. 缺乏 He lacks confidence. = He is lacking in confidence.2. refer to（referred, referring）① 谈及，提到= mention When I said some people were stupid, I was not __________ to you.The professor _____________ in the meeting was very famous.My demand is that the information ________ (refer) to in my report _______ (e-mail) to Mr Brown without delay.② 参 考 ， 查 阅 refer to a dictionary= ____________ a dictionary= _____ sth ______ in a dictionary③ 指称/代 What does it refer to ? refer to …as…将……称为……TV, radio, newspapers ________ (refer to) as the public media play an important role in our daily lives.reference: with/in reference to= with/in _______________ to = concerning/as concerns=regarding/as regards（prep.）关于It’s a collection of documents with reference to the First World War.make reference to 提及; 涉及 The man didn't make any reference to = refer to his former employer.3. description n. give a brief description/account of the accident. 难以描述_______________________ describe v. describe + 从句 Please describe exactly how the accident happened. 请原本描述这次事故是怎么发生的 describe … as … (n./ adj.) She was described ____ her colleagues ______ intelligent and diligent.据她同事描述，她是聪明而勤奋的。4. worthy/worth/worthwhileworthy adj. ① 可敬可佩的,值得尊敬/钦佩的 a(n) worthy/honorable/ admirable professor I am not jealous/envious of him. On the contrary, I see him as a worthy opponent 对手. ② 值得的, 相称的, 佩得上的 be worthy of sth. You a...
