Visions
vision noun
[countable] an idea of what you think something should be like 想法，理想
vision of
He had a clear vision of how he hoped the company would develop. 他对于公司未来将如何发展有着清晰的想法。
vision for
The President outlined his vision for the future. 这位总统勾勒出对这个国家未来的蓝图。
grand/powerful/original etc vision
a grand vision for the country 对这个国家的远大理想
[uncountable] the knowledge and imagination that are needed in planning for the future with a clear purpose 目光，眼力，看法
We need a leader with vision and strong principles. 我们需要找到一位有远见卓识并且原则很强的领导。
his enthusiasm and breadth of vision 他的热情和宽广的见识
u The golden beach, the crystal clear water and the gentle refreshing breeze.
refresh verb
1 [transitive] to make someone feel less tired or less hot 使某人精神振奋
A shower will refresh you.
refresh yourself (with something)
He refreshed himself with a glass of iced tea. 她喝了一杯冰茶来让自己精神起来。
2 refresh somebody’s memory
to make someone remember something 唤起某人的记忆
I looked at the map to refresh my memory of the route.
ￚrefreshed adjective
Jen returned from vacation feeling relaxed and refreshed. …独家回来，感到神清气爽。
refreshing adjective making you feel less tired or less hot 凉爽的，宜人的
a refreshing drink 令人振奋的饮料
The breeze felt refreshing. 微风吹拂，让人感觉精神为之一振。
ￚrefreshingly adverb
refreshment noun formal
1 refreshments [plural] small amounts of food and drink that are provided at a meeting, sports event etc 茶点
Refreshments will be served after the meeting. 会议后有茶点。
2 [uncountable] food and drink in general 食物
We worked all day without refreshment. 我们工作了一天而没有进餐。
liquid refreshment (=alcoholic drink - used humorously) 液体饮料 (指酒精饮品)
I was in need of some liquid refreshment. 我需要来点酒。
3 [uncountable] the experience of being made to feel less tired or hot身心爽快，心旷神怡
paradise noun
1 [uncountable] a place or situation that is extremely pleasant, beautiful, or enjoyable 优美宜人的地方或境遇
a beautiful tropical paradise 一处美丽的热带美景
A home near the sea is my idea of paradise. 一处距离大海很近的家是我认为的美丽地方。
2 [singular] a place that has everything you need for doing a particular activity 应有尽有的地方
The market is a shopper’s paradise. 这个集市是购物者的天堂。
paradise for
Hawaii is a paradise for surfers. 夏威夷是划水者的天堂。
3 Paradise [singular] 天堂
a) in some religions, a perfect place where people are believed to go after they die, if they have led good lives
b) according to the Bible, the garden where the first humans, Adam and Eve, lived
u A Chinese proverb says, “In heaven there is paradise; on earth Suzhou and Hangzhou.”
pager noun [countable] 呼机,寻呼机
a small machine you can carry in your pocket that can receive signals from a telephone. It tells you when someone has sent you a message, or wants you to telephone them, for example by making a noise
ￚsynonym beeper
head verb
▶GO TOWARDS◀
also be headed
[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to go or travel towards a particular place, especially in a deliberate way 前往，去…旅行
head for/towards/back etc
The ship was heading for Cuba.
It’s about time we were heading home.
head north/south etc
We headed south towards the capital.
Where are you guys headed?
terrace noun [countable]
▶HOUSES◀
British English a row of houses that are joined to each other, or a street with one of these rows in it一排并列的房子
▶PLACE YOU CAN SIT◀
a flat outdoor area next to a building or on a roof, where you can sit outside to eat, relax etc阳台;平台;平屋顶
▶FOOTBALL◀
the terraces [plural] British English the wide steps that the people watching a football match can stand on 足球看台
▶FLAT LAND◀
one of a series of flat areas cut out of a hill like steps, and used to grow crops倾斜的平地;台地;梯田
terraced house noun [countable] British English
a house which is part of a row of houses that are joined together
American Equivalent: row house
hum verb
past tense and past participle hummed present participle humming
1 [intransitive and transitive] to sing a tune by making a continuous sound with your lips closed 发出连续低沉的声音
hum to yourself
Tony was humming to himself as he drove along. 托尼一边开着车一边自己跟自己哼鸣着。
He began to hum a tune. 他开始哼着曲子。
2 [intransitive] to make a low continuous sound(如蜜蜂、马达等的嗡嗡声)发嘈杂声
Machines hummed on the factory floor. 机器在工厂的地板发出轰鸣声。
3 [intransitive ] if a place hums, it is full of activity - use this to show approval 褒义：充满生气
By nine o’clock, the restaurant was humming.9点之前，这家饭馆人声鼎沸。
hum with
The streets were humming with life. 这些街道充满了生气。
flicker verb [intransitive]
1 to burn or shine with an unsteady light that goes on and off quickly(火光)摇曳;闪烁，闪现;摆动
The overhead lights flickered momentarily. 头顶上的灯光摆动了一会。
2 [always + adverb/preposition] if an emotion or expression flickers on someone’s face or through their mind, it exists or is shown for only a short time 一闪而过
flicker across/through/on etc
A puzzled smile flickered across the woman’s face. 一个迷惑的微笑从这位妇女的脸上一晃而过。
3 to quickly make a sudden small movement or series of movements 眨动
Polly’s eyelids flickered, then she slept. 珀利的眼皮眨了眨，然后睡着了。
pinpoint noun [countable]
1 a very small area or dot of something针尖, 极尖的顶端
pinpoint of
tiny pinpoints of light 细微的光线
2 with pinpoint accuracy
very exactly 非常准确
The missiles can hit targets with pinpoint accuracy.
pinpoint verb [transitive]
1 to discover or explain exactly the real facts about something or the cause of a problem 明确发现、解释
It’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of the accident. 很难清楚地找到事故发生的原因。
pinpoint what/how/why etc
They need to pinpoint exactly what skills are necessary. 他们需要明确指出需要什么的技能。
2 to find or show the exact position of something 准确定位
Rescue teams have now pinpointed the location of the ship. 救援部队现在找到了船只出事时的准确位置。
CV noun [countable]
curriculum vitae a short written document that lists your education and previous jobs, which you send to employers when you are looking for a job
curriculum vitae noun [countable]
1 a formal British expression for CV履历, 简历
American Equivalent: resume
2 American English a short written description of a university teacher’s previous jobs and work, that they send when looking for a new teaching job 美国英语：大学教师在寻找新的教学岗位前的教学经历描述
update verb [transitive]
1 to add the most recent information to something更新
The files need updating. 这些文件需要更新。
2 to make something more modern in the way it looks or operates使跟上时代，使现代化
plans to update manufacturing procedures 使生产工艺现代化的计划
3 spoken to tell someone the most recent information about a situation 告知某人最新消息
update somebody on something
Can you update me on what’s been happening? 你能把发生的事情告诉我吗?
update noun [countable]
1 the most recent news or information about something 新信息
a news update
update on
The report provides a brief update on the progress of the project.
submit verb
past tense and past participle submitted present participle submitting
1 [transitive] to give a plan, piece of writing etc to someone in authority for them to consider or approve 呈交计划、作品等待批准
submit an application/claim/proposal etc 递交申请/报销费用申请/计划书
All applications must be submitted by Monday. 所有申请资料都必须在周一前递交上来。
2 [intransitive and transitive] formal to agree to obey a person, group, set of rules, especially when you have no choice 屈服
ￚ同义词 give in
submit to
Derek has agreed to submit to questioning. …同意接受质询。
u submit = present = put forward
briefing noun [uncountable and countable]
information or instructions that you get before you have to do something 情况通报
lap verb
past tense and past participle lapped present participle lapping
1 [intransitive and transitive] if water laps something or laps against something such as the shore or a boat, it moves against it or hits it in small waves(波浪)拍打，冲刷
lap against/over etc
The waves lapped gently against the rocks. 海浪轻轻地拍打着岩石。
The tide was lapping the harbour wall. 海潮拍打着港口的墙壁。
2 also lap up
[transitive] if an animal laps water, milk etc, it drinks it by putting its tongue into it (动物)添
