【真題1】In many such cases, a cursory search for causes finds that some small group of people was wearing, promoting, or developing whatever it is before anyone else paid attention.在很多這樣的情況下,一個(gè)粗略的對(duì)成因的調(diào)查發(fā)現(xiàn),有一小部分的人不管先穿著什么,提倡什么或發(fā)展什么,后來(lái),其他人才注意起來(lái)。
【真題2】These issues all have root causes in human behavior: all require behavioral change and social innovations, as well as technological development.這些問(wèn)題的根本原因均在于人類的行為,因此解決這些問(wèn)題需要人類行為的改變、社會(huì)革新和技術(shù)發(fā)展。
【真題3】Regrettably, however, the report’s failure to address the true nature of the crisis facing liberal education may cause more harm than good.然而可惜的是,該報(bào)告沒(méi)能指出人文教育面臨危機(jī)的本質(zhì),導(dǎo)致它的影響可能弊大于利。
★ insure
v.保險(xiǎn),給……保險(xiǎn);保證
【例1】Susan insured her car against losses caused by accident and theft.蘇珊給自己的車上了保險(xiǎn),以免遭受因意外事故或被盜造成的損失。
【例2】The educators should insure that each student truly gains from their education.教育者們必須保證每一個(gè)學(xué)生都真正學(xué)有所獲。
【構(gòu)詞】in-+sure(確定的)→保證
【同義替換】guarantee, ensure, pledge, assure, warranty
【派生】insurance n.保險(xiǎn),保險(xiǎn)費(fèi)
【真題】The principle of British welfare is no longer that you can insure yourself against the risk of unemployment and receive unconditional payments if the disaster happens.英國(guó)福利原則不再是你能夠?yàn)槭I(yè)投保,并在災(zāi)難發(fā)生時(shí)得到無(wú)條件的支付。