jar.
The loud bang jarred my nerves. Her squeaky voice jarred on me.
21. suck in: (usu. passive) involve (sb.) in an activity, an argument, etc., usu. against
their will (used in the pattern: suck sb. in/into sth.; suck in)
Examples: I don’t want to get sucked into the debate about school reform.
Some teenagers don’t want to get involved with gangs, but they find themselves getting sucked in.
22. keep up with: learn about or be aware of (the news, etc.)
Examples: Carrie likes to keep up with the latest fashions.
He didn’t bother to keep up with the news. His only concern was to study.
23. Work moves into the background: Work becomes secondary to me. 24. in sight: 1) visible
Examples: It was early in the morning and there wasn’t anyone in sight on campus.
As the train pulled into the station my parents standing on the platform were soon in sight. 2) likely to come soon
Examples: Two months passed, and victory was not yet in sight.
The end of the economic nightmare is still nowhere in sight.
A solution to the problem of environmental pollution now seems in sight.
25. remark: thing said or written as a comment
Examples: The principal of the school made some remarks about educational reform at
the meeting.
Mr. Smith approached us and made a couple of remarks about the weather. His rude remark about my book jarred on me.
26. emotional: 1) of the emotions
Examples: She is grateful to him for his emotional support while she was in trouble.
It’s quite difficult to handle emotional problems. 2) having emotions that are easily excited
Examples: Marie got very emotional when we parted, and started to cry.
It’s said that the Italians are more emotional than we are.
27. cue: anything that serves as a signal about what to do or say (followed by to / for) Examples: When he started to talk about the finances, that was our cue to get up quietly and leave.
When I nod my head, that’s your cue to give flowers to
him.
Mr. Clinton’s excitement was the cue for a campaign.
say a line: I type a line on the screen.
29. routine: a fixed and regular way of doing things (often adjectival)
Examples: The job is really just a dull series of fairly routine tasks. I don’t think
you’ll take it.
He established a new routine after retirement.
30. rely on/upon: depend confidently on, put trust in
Examples: Nowadays we rely increasingly on computers to control the flow of
traffic.
Some children relied heavily on the advice of their parents.
31. abuse: wrong or bad use or treatment of sth./sb.
Examples: The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a report on drug abuse
and addiction.
The policemen are making an investigation of child
abuse.
32. restore: bring back to a former condition (used in the pattern: restore sth.; restore sb. to sth.)
Examples: Law and order will be quickly restored after the incident.
Winning three games restored their confidence.
Doing sports every day restored the old man to good health. The deposed king was restored to power.
33. arrange: prepare or plan (used in the pattern: arrange sth.; arrange to do sth.; arrange for sb./ sth. to do sth.)
Examples: Her marriage was arranged by her parents.
Let’s arrange to have a dinner together some time before we graduate. I have arranged for a taxi to pick us up at 8:00 . I could arrange for you to come along with us if you like.
34. flee: run away (from) (used in the pattern: flee from/to; flee someplace) Examples: The customers fled from the bank when the alarm sounded.
During the war, thousands upon thousands of Afghans fled the country. Up to five million political refugees have fled to other countries.
35. interview: 1) a meeting at which a journalist asks sb. questions in order to find
out their news
Examples: In an exclusive interview with our reporter, the film star revealed some
of his personal affairs.
Radio interviews are generally more relaxed than television ones. 2) a formal meeting at which sb. applying for a job is asked questions, as a way of judging how suitable they are
Examples: I have been asked to go for an interview for a project I applied for at
Harvard University.
She has had a couple of job interviews, but no offers.
v.
Examples: As a journalist, he interviewed many government officials.
After the press conference, the journalist interviewed the UN Secretary General about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
I will be interviewed next week for the Chief Executive’s job.
36. appointment: an arrangement to meet or visit sb. at a particular time (followed by
with) Examples: You can’t see the president of the university unless you make an appointment.
I’ve made an appointment to see my tutor tomorrow.
37. click: press or release a mouse button rapidly, as to select an icon (followed by
on) Example: When shopping online, you just click the mouse and order what you want to buy.
38. tune: a series of musical notes that is pleasant and easy to
remember
Examples: She whistled a happy tune all the way home.
He was humming a merry tune while cooking.
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