大学英语四级写作必须掌握的100个高分短语(3)
21.belongings 所属物,随身物品
例:Please take care of your belongings during your travel here as there has been much theft reported .
请在此地游览期间保管好随身物品,据报道这里已经发生好几起盗窃事件了。
22.beyond 超出,越过
例:These expensive luxuries are far beyond the reach of ordinary people .
这些昂贵的奢侈品远远超出了普通人的负担能力。
23.broaden one's horizons 拓宽视野,开阔眼界
例:I'd like to work abroad to broaden my horizons .
我喜欢在国外工作,这样可以开拓我的眼界。
24.by / in contrast to / with 对比之下
例:In contrast with their system , ours seems very old-fashioned .
与他们的制度相比,我们的制度显得过于守旧。
25.call for 需求
例:Water shortage affects people's lives and has led to production shortages , all of which call for immediztd action .
缺水影响了人们的生活和生产,因此需要立即采取行动来解决这个问题。
26.cater to 满足,迎合
例:There are magazines catering to different tastes and interests such as economics , sports , etc .
有各种杂志可以满足人们在经济、体育等不同方面的品味和兴趣。
27.common practice 司空见惯的事,惯例
例:It is a common practice in the US to tip the waiter .
在美国,给服务生小费是很普遍的现象。
28.compatible 和谐的,一致的
例:In my opinion , extensive and selective readings are compatible and can become a combination .
我认为广泛性阅读和选择性阅读不是相互排斥的,可以相互结合。
29.comply with 服从,顺从
例:All the drivers must comply with these safety rules .
所有司机都必须遵守这些安全规则。
30.conserve 节约,节省(电、水和能源等)
例:Everyone needs to make efforts to conserve water .
每个人都应该努力节约用水。