1、译林译林牛津英语单语词组归纳牛津英语单语词组归纳选择性必修四选择性必修四Unit 4 Never too old to learnUnit 4 Never too old to learn1 acquire new knowledge 获取新知识（P44）2 develop new skills 培养新技能（P44）【语境助记】One of the best things about life is that we never have to stop learning.There is always new knowledge to acquire and new skills to dev
2、elop.We should acquire knowledge not only from books but also from the society.Reading good books will always benefit people,and at least it will help people to acquire knowledge.3 the more,the more越越（P44）【语境助记】The more I learn,the better I know how much there is still left to learn.The more stress
3、you are under,the more likely you are to catch a cold.Education is about learning,and the more you learn,the more you prepare for your life.The harder you work,the more progress you will make in your study.4 journey through my life 穿越生命之旅（P44）5 not onlybut also 不仅而且（P44）【参考词条47】6 perceiveas/be perce
4、ived as 认为是（P44）【语境助记】As I journey through my life,I have become aware that acquiring knowledge is not only a means by which you can better understand the world,but also a way of appreciating how much,as an individual,you do not know.The ability to admit this should not be perceived as a weakness,bu
5、t as a strength.She did not perceive herself as disabled.Stress is widely perceived as contributing to coronary heart disease（冠心病）.This discovery was perceived as a major breakthrough.7 impress upon sb 给某人留下印象（P44）8 asas和一样（P44）【语境助记】When I drew a still life,it was impressed upon me that the blank s
6、paces between the objects were just as vital to the success of thecomposition as the actual objects themselves.The mayor impressed on us the need for immediate action.I had always impressed upon the children that if they worked hard they would succeed in life.9 be vital to(do)sthg 对极其重要（P44）10 a rap
7、idly changing world 快速发展的世界（P44）11 exposeto/be exposed to 暴露于；让接触（P44）【语境助记】It is vital to remain lifelong learners in a rapidly changing world.As you progress through life,you may study and work in new environments.Consequently,you will be exposed to many new ideas,beliefs,practices and learning ex
8、periences.It was vital to show that you were not afraid when facing difficulties.Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise.12 be bound to 一定会，很可能会（P44）【语境助记】Furthermore,the production of knowledge is bound to grow rapidly.There are bound to be changes when the new system is
9、introduced.The world in the future(6)is bound to be different from now.However much we understand,there will always be a remote possibility of discovering“a black swan”.（P47）The question is bound to come up at the meeting.Youve done so much workyoure bound to pass the exam.Your education is bound to
10、 shape your world view.一个人接受的教育必定会决定其世界观的形成。This trend is bound to have a significant impact for businesses,advertisers,and of course end-users.13 toextent 到程度；在程度上（P45）14 keep pace with与步调一致；与并驾齐驱（P45）【语境助记】New knowledge is constantly being generated and what you already know is being revised all t
11、he time,to the extent that it can be difficult to keep pace with the latest developments.Accordingly,our(7)comprehension of the world will change.Therefore,we should(8)keep pace with new developments in all domains of knowledge“black swans”can change history.To a certain extent,the EU is all respons
12、ible for this tragic situation.He had changed to such an extent(=so much)that I no longer recognized him.The book discusses the extent to which(=how much)family life has changed over the past 50 years.本书论述了近50年来家庭生活的变化程度。Through doing this,the teacher will be able to ascertain（确定）the extent to which
13、 the child understands what he is reading.通过这样做，老师将能确定这个孩子对他正在读的内容的理解程度。The earnings of the average American have failed to keep pace with the rate of inflation.In this age of information,those who cant use a computer cant keep pace with time.15 have an open mind 思想开放（P45）16 make oneself open to new
14、 knowledge and ideas 接受新的知识 和观点（P45）17 differ from 和不同（P45）【语境助记】Lifelong learners are those who have an open mind.Be objective and make yourself open to new knowledge and ideas.Do not criticize them or reject them simply because they differ from what you know or believe.Educational requirements dif
15、fer from country to country.Human beings differ from animals in that the former is capable of using language.18 at the same time 同时；然而（P45）19 develop critical thinking skills 培养批判性思维技巧（P45）20 inquire further to assess the truth of 进一步调查评价真实性（P45）inquire into 调查；探究【语境助记】At the same time,you need to d
16、evelop critical thinking skills so that you do not blindly accept new ideas.Instead,you should inquire further to assess the truth of what you are being told.However,it is in the nature of scientists to(2)inquire into every possibility,and this means they often discover things no one has ever seen o
17、r noticed before.（P47）22 take advantage of 利用（P45）23 subscribe to 定期订购（或订阅等）；同意，赞成（P45）【语境助记】Secondly,take advantage of opportunities for lifelong learningfor example,you could register online and subscribe to e-learning courses,which have become increasingly popular in recent years.Im going to take
18、 advantage of this tour to explore the history of the castle.If you live in a suburb or a city with good parks,take advantage of whats there.If you subscribe to this newspaper,youll get an extra magazine.Which journals does the library subscribe to?The authorities no longer subscribe to the view tha
19、t disabled people are unsuitable as teachers.24 in summary 总之；概括起来（P45）25 a world of constant change 不断变化的世界（P45）26 cease to do sthg 停止做某事（P45）【语境助记】In summary,in a world of constant change,one should never cease to learn.Our generalized theories therefore never(3)cease to change.（P47）In summary,it
20、is my opinion that this complete treatment process was very successful.In summary,I think its very important to pay attention to our surrounding environment.I will never cease to chase after my dream.The things people will do out of greed never cease to shock me.27 baseon/upon/be based on/upon 以为基础（
21、P47）28 be known as 被称为；被认为是（P47）【语境助记】Many of our beliefs about the universe are based on inductive reasoning,also known as the scientific model.Before the first black swan was seen,the assumption was that all swans were white.This is known as the“black swan theory”.A recent survey on Chinese people
22、s reading habits,based on arandom sample of more than 10,000 people from 30 cities across China,revealed that the Chinese spend a lot of time reading.（P50）The book is based on personal experience.Three of the new products are based on traditional herbal medicines（中药）.29 in other words 换句话说；换言之（P47）3
23、0 from the particular to the general 从特殊性到普遍性（P47）31 from the specific to the abstract 从具体到抽象（P47）【语境助记】In other words,it is a way to proceed from the particular to the general,from the specific to the abstract.32 gain new knowledge 获取新知识（P47）33 by the observation of 通过观察（P47）【语境助记】In fact,most of o
24、ur new knowledge is gained by the observation of things we have never seen before.Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals behaviour.大部分信息都是通过直接观察动物的行为收集到的。34 vocational education 职业教育（P48）35 prepare(sb)to do sthg 准备某人做某事（P48）36 offer hands-on training 提供实习培训（P48）【语境助记】(1)
25、Vocational education is not a new idea.(2)It generally prepares people to work in a specific occupation by teaching theory in the classroom and offering hands-on training in the workplace.37 no less important than academic education 和学术教育一样重要 （P48）38 qualify sb to do sthg 让某人有资格做某事（P48）【语境助记】(3)Voca
26、tional education is no less important than academic education because it can qualify applicants to work in a particular field.From the standpoint of success,a good work ethic（职业道德）is no less important than capabilities.Associating with good friends is no less important to us than choosing good books
27、.交益友与选择好书对我们同样重要。The test qualifies you to drive heavy vehicles.通过这一考试就有资格驾驶重型车辆。The basic course does not qualify you to practise as a therapist.这门基础课程并不能使你有资格当一名治疗师。39 have a good prospect of promotion 有提拔的机会（P48）【语境助记】(5)Once a job has been secured,those with vocational qualifications often have
28、better prospects of promotion within the company.There is no immediate prospect of peace around the world.What are the prospects of promotion in this job?做这份工作有多少晋升的机会？Unfortunately,there is little prospect of seeing these big questions answered.遗憾的是，几乎没有可能看到这些重大问题得到解答。40 be likely to do sthg 有可能做某事
29、（P48）41 work ones way(up)to 努力达成/达到（P48）【语境助记】(8)People who have been trained in schools often learn and adapt faster and are more likely to work their way up to senior management positions.42 encourage sb to do sthg 鼓励某人做某事（P48）43 learn through trial and error 反复学习（P48）44 focus on 集中于（P48）45 rather
30、 than 而不是；宁可也不愿（P48）【语境助记】According to one vocational school student,they are now encouraged to“learn by doing”and“learn through trial and error”,and they focus more on how to complete an assignment rather than just memorizing what teachers say in class.These classes included lessons(4)which/that fo
31、cused on topics like electrical circuits.Recent studies tell us that learning is enhanced（加强）through trial and error.I did not have many of the materials that the books discussed,but I learned through trial and error.The problem was psychological rather than physiological.这是个心理而不是生理问题。The test was t
32、o assess aptitude（能力）rather than academic achievement.该测试将评估能力而不是学业成绩。46 combinewith/and与结合；同时做（P49）47 not only,but also不仅，而且（P49）【参考词条5】【语境助记】The vocational education system often combines classroom learning with training in the workplace.Most students graduate not only with a clear understanding o
33、f their trade but also with work experience.In Germany,(2)whether someone wants to become an electrician,a photographer or a hotel manager,they will probably go through the vocational education system which combines theory in the classroomwith practice in the workplace.The value of reading cannot be
34、 overestimated.Not only is it recreation,butit also lights a lamp in the mind,bettering our understanding of the worldaround us.（P50）You should try to combine exercise with a healthy diet.They have successfully combined the old with the new in this room.他们在这个房间里成功地把古老和现代的风格融为一体。She has successfully
35、combined a career and bringing up a family.48 keep a(detailed)journal of（详细）记录（P49）【语境助记】At work,Leon learnt about his trade,which involved much drilling,and he kept a detailed journal of the new skills he acquired.He kept a journal of his travels across Asia.Tom has developed a habit of keeping a j
36、ournal of what he did throughout the day.49 on the rise 在增加；在上涨（P50）【语境助记】According to the statistics,reading on digital platforms is on the rise.With his marketing appeal on the rise,that figure is about to go much higher.The price of natural gas has already been on the rise,but remains relatively
37、low.She doesnt subscribe to his pessimistic view of the state of economy.On the contrary,she thinks it is just on the rise.50 in a flash转瞬间，立即（P53）51 reflect on/upon 仔细思考；反省；回顾（P53）【语境助记】Before I knew it,the ceremony was over and the curtain had come down on my university life.Where had the time gon
38、e?Four years had disappeared in a flash.I stood with my certificate in handand reflected on those four years.In a flash the shark caught its victim,a large fish,in its powerful jaws.He realised that he was doing it himself,and in a flash he understood the situation.I think you should stop for a mome
39、nt and reflect on your successes and failures.The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on the many achievements of the past.Take some time to reflect on your attitudes,to think about what you believe and why.52 hold on(to)紧紧抓住（P53）53 fit in 适应；适合（P53）54 a new phase of ones life 某人生命的新阶段（P53
40、）55 be responsible for 对负责（P53）【语境助记】I could feel my hands sweating slightly and I had to hold on tight to my suitcase.Would I be able to fit in?Did this new phase of my life mean that I was now mature enough to be entirely responsible for my own successes and failures?Hold on to your dreams and one
41、 day they may come true.Hold on to your values and never allow others to minimize who you are.She was great with the children and fit in beautifully.Its true that he could do the job,but would he fit in with the rest of the team?56 compose oneself 使自己镇定、平静（P53）57 take in 理解；接受（P53）58 lay out 展示；规划；安
42、排（P53）【语境助记】I took a few seconds to compose myself and to take in the scene that was laid out before me.Emma frowned（皱眉头）,making an effort to compose herself.Maxwell listened closely as Johnson laid out his plan.马克斯韦尔倾听约翰逊清晰地讲述他的计划。The model that I want to lay out is indicated on your notes for toda
43、y.He also urged graduates not to lay out a rigid（苛刻）path for themselves.59 work on ones first assignment 做第一份作业（P54）60 instead of 代替；而不是（P54）61 seek good advice 寻找好的建议（P54）62 put off 推迟；拖延（P54）【语境助记】I remembered working on my first assignment.It was a 3,000-word essay on geometry and I wasnt even su
44、re how to begin the first paragraph.Instead of seeking good advice,I kept putting it off.Rather unwisely,I left it to the last minute.They raised prices and cut production,instead of cutting costs.He wanted to decide for himself instead of blindly following his parents advice.Weve put off our sports
45、 meet because of rain.We will put off the picnic in the park until next week,when the weather may be better.63 stay up(all night)(doing)熬夜（做某事）（P54）【语境助记】As the deadline approached,I had to stay up all night working on my laptop to complete it.The next day I felt dizzy and started coughing and sneez
46、ing.64 cooperate with 与合作（P54）65 assign sb sthg/assign sthg to sb 给某人分配任务（P54）66 produce the presentation制作演示报告（P54）【语境助记】I remembered cooperating with my classmates on group projects.Everyone would be assigned a specific task,and my role was usually to produce the presentation.You were quite within
47、 your rights to refuse to cooperate with him.Participating in extra-curricular activities enables us to learn to negotiate and cooperate with fellow students.The teacher assigned each of the children a different task.The teacher assigned a different task to each of the children.67 bounce.off.（向某人）试探
48、地透露（主意）（P54）【语境助记】We would meet in the school cafeteria to bounce ideas off each other,and would laugh and argue and laugh some more as we learnt to work together as a team.He bounced ideas off colleagues everywhere he went.他在同事中逢人便试探地大讲他的想法。It was good to bounce ideas off another mind.征求别人的看法是好的。68
49、 come to do sthg 明白，了解，学会（P54）69 admire sb for(doing)sthg 钦佩某人某事（P54）【语境助记】Initially,I found his strictness intimidating,but quickly came to admire him for his vast knowledge and deep understanding of his subject.I really admire your enthusiasm.The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching
50、.这所学校教学优秀，远近称誉。I dont agree with her,but I admire her for sticking to her principles.70 dawn on 被理解；逐渐明白（P54）It soon dawned on me that many university professors are quite willing to share what they know,and they do take a genuineinterest in their students intellectual development.It gradually dawne
