Module 4 Sandstorms in AsiaExplanations for new words and phrases1．strength: n. 力量/力气 strengthen: v. 增强；加强；(使)变强 strong：adj.强壮的 导学P45-10-2build up one‘s strength/body 增强实力/强身健体 gain one’s strength 积蓄力量 with all one‘s strength 竭尽全力 in (great) strength 大批/大量地 under/below strength 不足额；未全部到场的 at full strength 满员/足额的have the strength to do 有做…的力气/意志力I don’t have the strength to climb any further. 我没有力气再往上爬了。He has been doing morning exercises to build up his strength. 他一直进行晨练以增强体力。Everybody has his strengths and weaknesses. 每个人都有优缺点。 以改善经济。At present America is taking some measures to strengthen the economy. 目前美国正在采取措施辨析：power，energy，force 与 strength power：主要指做一件事所依靠的能力、职权；也可指人或机器等事物潜在的或所能发挥出来的力量；还可指职权，权力或政权。 I shall do everything in my power to help you. energy：指物理学上的能的概念或生理上的精力。 He had so much energy that he could do the work of three men. 精力旺盛，能做三个人的工作。force： 主要指自然界的力量，暴力，势力以及法律、道德或感情的力量，军事的力量等。着重指力产生的实际效果。 We had to use force to get into the house. 我们不得不破门而入。strength：指固有的潜力。说人时，指“力气，体力”或“强项，长处”；说物时，指“强度”。 The strength of my memory begins to fail. 不从心记忆力开始衰退。2．atmosphere： n. (1) 空气，大气。The pollution of the atmosphere is very serious in this country. 这个国家大气污染很严重。(2) 气氛，环境。 Ever since their quarrel，there has been an unpleasant atmosphere in the office.自从他们发生口角以来，办公室里总有一种不愉快的气氛。They talked with each other in a friendly atmosphere. 他们在友好的气氛中交谈。Dim lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere. 昏暗的灯光营造出一种轻松的气氛。3...
