Unit 18 Language Points

1. Patent 專利，有專利的

1）n.

get a ~ for

Obtain a ~ to protect an invention

It’s my ~. 這是我的專利發明。

2）adj.

～ drug / right 專利藥物、專利權

2. Prepare

1) ~ sth. 側重“準備：的動作本身

~ for sth.＝get ready for 側重準備動作的目的

e.g. ~ a meal ~ for trouble

The teachers are preparing the examination questions.

The students are preparing for the examination.

2) prepare sb. Sth.

~ him a meal

3) ~ sb. For 使某人對某事有所準備

~ the students for an examination

~ yourself for a shock

4) be prepared for / to do sth.

The troops were being prepared for battle / to go into battle.

3. IQ: intelligence quotient EQ: emotional quotient

4. a matter of sth.是～的問題

e.g. ---- She is a fine signer.

---- That’s a matter of opinion.

It’s a matter of time before the rebels are srushed.

* A matter of life and death

5. limit

1) v. ~ sb./ sth. ( To sth )

Her childhood world was limited to the all-black parts of town.

She limited her conversation to ten minutes.

* limited company Longman Group Limited

2) n.

The speed limit is 70 mph.

There is a ~ to how much I’m prepared to spend.

He tried my patience to its limits.

Within limits

Without limit

6. allow

1) ~ sb. To do sth.

2) ~ for 在計算、估計時考慮到某人或某事

It will take you an hour to get to the station, allowing for the traffic delays.

7. reject

1) 拒絕接受

~ a gift / suggestion / the new heart

2) 拋棄、剔除

Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control. 在我們的質量檢查中，不合格的產品將會被剔除。

3）refuse 和 reject 表示拒絕時的區別

Refuse 可用于拒絕請求、要求、邀請、幫助，可以接不定式

Reject不能用于拒絕邀請、幫助，不接不定式

8．Be/ get stuck (adj.) 困住，不能繼續做某事

We were stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.

I’m stuck on the second question.

9. Otherwise

He reminded me of what I should ~ have forgotten.

We should have to hurry, ~, we shall miss the train.

10. invisible in direct in correct incomplete

11.as with : like

As with drawing a picture, you should be patient and careful in doing this job.

12. attempt

1) v. ~ + n. / to do

The prisoners attempted an escape / to escape.

2) n. make an ~ to do sth.

13. be (well/ quite) aware of

Everyone is well aware of the importance of protecting wildlife.

14. trial and error 反復試驗，從失敗中找出解決的辦法

Learn by trial and error

A scientist has to go through trial and error before he can succeed in discovering a new solution.

15. try to do（try your best to do） & try doing (嘗試做)

Try knocking at the back door if nobody answers it at the front door.

16.now that: because of the fact that

Now that you mentioned it, I’d like to discuss it with you.

17. at a high pace = at (high) speed

Keep pace with

18. once一旦

Once you have made a decision, you should carry it out.