1、Notes for Unit 2, Book ThreeI. Key Words and Useful Expressions (Text A)1 hold on (L. 5)1) survive in a difficult or dangerous situation; hang on 历经危难而不死；坚持住他们设法坚持住直到有救援到来。 They managed to hold on until help arrived.我觉得自己坚持不了多长时间了。 I don’t think I can hold on much
2、 longer.2) (infml)(usu. in imperative) wait and stop (通常用于祈使语句)等一下；停住停一停，让我喘口气。 Hold on a minute while I get my breath back..2. defy (L. 10) v 1) disobey or refuse to respect (sb., an authority, etc.) 违抗，反抗，藐视，蔑视（某人﹑权威等）他们违抗父母的意愿而结婚了。 They defied their parents and
3、 got married.任何蔑视法律的人都会受到惩罚。 Anyone who defies the law will be published.2) be so difficult as to make (sth.) impossible 因为太困难而使…不可能这门用什么方法也打不开。 The door defied all attempts to open it.此问题无法解决。 The problem defied solution.3. given (L.13) 1) prep. taking (sth.) int
4、o account 考虑到（某事物）鉴于政府在解决失业问题上成绩不佳，他们在选举中获胜机会似乎不大。Given the government’s record on unemployment, their chances of winning the election look poor.考虑到她喜欢孩子，我可以肯定教书是最适合她的职业。Given that she is interested in children/Given her interest in children, I am sure teaching is
5、 the right career for her.2) adj. (esp. attrib) specified or stated (尤作定语)确定的；所述的；规定的他们要在规定的时间和地点会晤。 They were to meet at a given time and place.这项工作必须在规定时间内完成。 This work must be done within the given time.4. crush (on sth.) n. (L.16) (infml) strong but typical br
6、ief liking (for sb.) 喜爱 小学生往往很钦佩老师。 Schoolchildren often have/get crushes on teachers.乔治对玛丽有意思哦。 Gorge has a big crush on Mary.5. fancy (L.18) v. 1) (infml) have a desire or wish for (sth.); want 渴望或希望得到（某事物）；想要我想来杯茶。 I fancy a cup of tea.你晚饭喜欢吃什么？ What do you fan
7、cy for supper?2) think or believe (sth.); imagine 想；以为；想象我看今天要下雨。 I fancy (that) it’s going to rain today.他好像听到身后有脚步声。 He fancied he heard footsteps behind him.短语: fancy oneself (as sth.) (infml) 自命不凡；自负6. blossom v. (L. 40) 1) (of a tree or shrub) produce flower（
8、指树木）开花樱桃树今年开花早。 The cherry trees blossomed early this year.2) out (into sth.) (fig.) develop in a healthy or promising way; grow or develop (into sth.);
