1、U2 sports culturewordlist1.participate vi.参加参加participate in a sporting activity 参加体育活动派生：participant n.参与者，参加者participation n.参加，参与pete v.竞争，对抗compete for food 争夺食物compete against/with each other 相互竞争 参加比赛Women were first allowed to compete in the Olympic shooting in 1968.1968年，妇女首次被允许参加奥运射击比赛。派生：c
2、ompetition n.比赛，竞争 competitor n.比赛者，竞争者 competitive adj.有竞争力的，竞争性的3.motivate v.使有动力，激发，激励使有动力，激发，激励 There are three factors that motivate people to get involved in voluntary work.有三个因素促使人们参与志愿者工作。While some people are motivated by a need for success,others are motivated by a fear of failure.有些人的动力源于
3、对成功的渴望，而另一些人则源于害怕失败。派生：motivation n.动力，动机，诱因 motivated adj.积极的，主动的4.demonstrate v.证明，论证These paintings demonstrate his extraordinary ability as a portrait painter.这些画作证明了他作为一个肖像画画家的杰出能力。New research demonstrates that age-related memory loss can be avoided.新研究证明和年龄相关的记忆衰退是可以避免的。表达，表现出，显露Students must
4、 demonstrate a willingness to work with others.学生必须表现出愿意和他人合作。4.demonstrate v.示范，演示Let me demonstrate to you how it works.让我给你演示一下它是如何工作的。示威游行demonstrate against the war 示威游行反对战争demonstrate for civil rights 示威游行争取公民权利派生：demonstration n.证明，表现，示范，示威游行5.proceed v.继续，继续做（=go on）Beethoven proceeded with
5、the composition until his death in 1827.贝多芬继续创作，直到1827年。前往，去往Passengers for Rome should proceed to Gate 32 for boarding.飞往罗马的乘客请前往32号登机口登机。6.applaud v.鼓掌，拍手He started to applaud and the others joined in.他开始鼓掌，其他人也加入一起。They rose to applaud the speaker.他们站起来为演讲者鼓掌。称赞，赞许，赞成We applaud her decision.我们赞成她
6、的决定。I applaud her for having the courage to refuse.我赞许她有拒绝的勇气。派生：applause n.掌声，鼓掌，喝彩7.consistent adj.始终如一的 a consistent approach to the problem 解决问题的一贯方式Shes not very consistent in the way she treats her children.她对待孩子的方式并不总是相同。连续的consistent growth in the economy 经济的持续增长 一致的The results are entirely
7、consistent with our earlier research.结果和我们早前的研究完全一致。派生：consistently adj.始终如一地，一贯地v8.call on sb to do sth 正式邀请某人做某事正式邀请某人做某事We call on the people of all countries to work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind.我们呼吁各国人民携手努力，构建人类命运共同体。拓展：call at(a place)call for call in call off
8、 call on/upon(sb)call up9.rank v.把把分等级，属于某等级分等级，属于某等级 Last year,he ranked/was ranked second in his age group.去年他在同年龄组排名第二。The restaurant ranks among the finest in town.这家餐馆是镇上排名最好的之一。It would certainly rank high on any list of favourite childrens books.这本书在任何一个儿童最爱书单上都排名靠前。45%of respondents ranked h
9、ealth as their number one priority.45%的受访者将健康评为最优先考虑的事项。9.rank n.地位，级别，等级，排列，军衔地位，级别，等级，排列，军衔He is a painter of the first rank.他是一位一流的画家。At 50,he was forced to join the ranks of the unemployed.在50岁时他被迫加入了失业的行列。He rose through the ranks to become managing director.他一路高升，成为了总经理。He was soon promoted to
10、 the rank of captain.很快他被提升为上尉。10.faith n.信任，信心 have faith in Im delighted to know you have such faith in me.我很高兴你如此信任我。宗教，宗教信仰people of different faiths 不同信仰的人派生：faithful adj.忠诚的，忠实的 faithfully adv.忠诚地，忠实地11.relay v.转发（消息等）He relayed the message to his boss.他把信息转给了老板。转播The game was relayed by satel
11、lite to audiences all over the world.比赛通过卫星向全世界的观众转播。12.limit n.界限，边界in the city limits 在市区范围内 限度，限制a time/speed limit 时间/速度限制Im willing to help,within limits.我愿意帮忙，但有一定限度。极限He tried my patience to its limits.他把我的耐心逼到了极限。12.limit n.常用搭配：push/test sb/sth to the limit 使超越极限 reach ones limit 达到极限within
12、 the limits of sth 在的限制之内beyond the limits of sth 超出的限制12.limit v.限制，限定限制，限定A lack of formal education will limit your job opportunities.缺乏正规教育会限制你的就业机会。Ive limited myself to 1000 calories a day to try and lose weight.我已经限制自己每天摄入1000卡热量，努力减肥。I believe teaching should not be limited to the classroom.
13、我相信教学不应该局限在课堂内。派生：limitation n.局限，限制 limited adj.有限的，不多的 limitless adj.无限的13.constitution n.宪法According to the constitution 根据宪法 体质have a healthy/strong/weak constitution体质健康/强/弱14.pour v.倒，注Please pour me another cup of tea.请再给我倒杯茶。（水等）流出Tears of happiness poured down her cheeks.幸福的泪水顺着她的脸颊不断流下来。不断
14、涌现People poured into the square from all parts of the city.人们从全市各处涌向广场。（雨）倾盆而下It never rains but it pours.不雨则已，一雨倾盆（祸不单行）。plain v.抱怨，投诉抱怨，投诉complain(to sb)about/of sthcomplain(to sb)thatShoppers complained about the lack of toilet facilities.顾客抱怨缺少卫生间设施。He complained bitterly that he had been unfair
15、ly treated.他愤愤地抱怨说他受到了不公正的待遇。派生：complaint n.抱怨，投诉；抱怨或投诉的事情16.handle v.处理，应付（=deal with）handle a situation/case 处理情况/案件 触碰Wash your hands before you handle food.洗完手再拿食物。操纵，驾驭I wasnt sure if I could handle such a powerful car.我不确定是否能驾驭马力这么大的车子。17.remark v.谈论，评论（=comment）remark on/upon sthremark thatIt would be rude to remark on others appearance.对他人的相貌评头论足是不礼貌的。The teacher remarked that the article was well written.老师评价说那篇文章写得很好。n.谈论，评论make a remark 发表评论派生：remarkable adj.卓越不凡的，引人注目的 remarkably adv.卓越不凡地，惊人地
