Unit 2 The United Kingdom 语言点总结Word usage 1. rule v. 1) to control or be the person in charge of (a country or people, ect) 2) to have a controlling influence over 3) period or way of ruling It's against the rules of the school to smoke. He's made it a rule to rise early. The queen ruled her country for 20 years. He ruled over the country for ten years. 2. debate v. 1) to give dispute or argue about 2) to deliberate on; consider; an argument A fierce debate on the tax cut was going on. They debated the question openly. She debated whether to accept his invitation. We debated on the question till late into the night. 3. clarify v. 1) become clear or easier to understand 2) to make clear by removing impuritied or solid matter. He clarified his stand on the issue. His explanation clarified the mystery It requires of us great efforts to clarify sewage in cities. 4. link v. 1) to connect or become connected with or as if with a link 2) person or thing that connects two others The special envoy's visit established a link between the two countries The new canal will link the two rivers. The children linked hands to make a circle. 5. united adv. 1) firmly joined in a state of love, agreement, etc 2) with everyone concerned having the same aim. They are a very united family. We are united in our determination to eradicate famine. 6. convenience n. 1) suitable to one’s comfort, purpose, or need. 2) personal comfort or advantage 3) something that increase comfort or saves work The hotel has a restaurant for the guests' convenience. The kitchen has all the modern conveniences. Please come at your convenience. 7. attraction n. 1) the action or power of attracting 2) som...
