经科版BEC中级课文辅导unit7

3 someone who is genuine is honest and friendly and you feel you can trust them 真诚的 ￚ反义词 false
She is the most genuine person I've ever met. 她是我遇到过的最真诚的人。
ￚgenuinely adverb
The boy seemed genuinely interested.这个男孩看上去真感兴趣。
ￚgenuineness noun [uncountable]

misconception noun [uncountable and countable] an idea which is wrong or untrue, but which people believe because they do not understand the subject properly 误解
popular/common misconception 普遍的/常见的误解
There is a popular misconception that too much exercise is bad for you. 现在流行的误解就是太多的身体锻炼会对你有害。
misconception that
Refugees have the misconception that life is great over here. 难民们误认为这里的生活很美好。
misconception about
many people's misconceptions about the blind and deaf 许多人对于盲人和聋人存在的误解

up-to-date adjective
1 including all the latest information 最新的
up-to-date information/data/figures/news etc 最新的信息/数据/数字/消息
They have access to up-to-date information through a computer database.
keep/bring somebody up-to-date (=to give someone all the newest information about something)
Our magazine will keep you up-to-date with fashion. 我们的杂志会让你获得最新的时尚信息。
2 modern or fashionable 现代的，时尚的
up-to-date equipment/facilities/technology etc 现代的设备/设施/技术
up-to-date kitchen equipment 现代厨房设备
keep/bring something up-to-date (=to make something more modern)
The old system should be brought up-to-date. 这套老系统应该更新升级。

marketplace [countable]
1 the marketplace
the part of business activity that is concerned with buying and selling goods in competition with other companies 市场
Some retailers worry that new regulations will hurt their ability to compete in the marketplace. 一些零售商们担忧新法规会伤及他们在市场中与对手竞争的能力。
2 an open area in a town where a market is held 集市

emphasis noun[uncountable and countable]
plural emphases
1 special attention or importance
emphasis on
In Japan there is a lot of emphasis on politeness. 在日本，人们很重视礼貌。
put/place emphasis on something
The course places emphasis on practical work. 这门课程重视实际工作技能。
a change of emphasis in government policy 政府政策重心的转变
2 special importance that is given to a word or phrase by saying it louder or higher, or by printing it in a special way 重音
emphasis on
The emphasis should be on the first syllable. 这个单词的重音应该在第一个音节上。

point-of-sale material

showroom noun [countable] a large room where you can look at things that are for sale, such as cars or electrical goods 展示间
a car showroom 汽车展示间

regardless adverb
1 without being affected or influenced by something 不管
regardless of
The law requires equal treatment for all, regardless of race, religion, or sex. 法律面前人人平等，无论你的种族，宗教信仰或性别。

indication noun [uncountable and countable]
a sign, remark, event etc that shows what is happening, what someone is thinking or feeling, or what is true 指示
indication of
Dark green leaves are a good indication of healthy roots. 深绿色的叶子是根部健康的标志。
Could you give me some indication as to when I am likely to receive a reply? 你能就我何时可以收到答复给我一些提示吗？
indication (that)
Indications are that the situation hasn't improved much. 众多信息提示状况并没有改善。
There is every indication (=there are very clear signs) that it is true. 有种多迹象显示这件事是真的。

Record ▶HIGHEST/BEST EVER◀
[countable] the fastest speed, longest distance, highest or lowest level etc that has ever been achieved or reached, especially in sport 最好的纪录
As a student, he broke the Scottish record for the 100 metres. 作为一名学生，他打破了苏格兰100米的纪录。
set a new world record 创造了新的世界纪录
British exports in 1991 were at an all-time record. 英国的出口量在1991年创下了历史最高纪录。
A record number of people have been thrown out of their homes. 创纪录的人们被赶出了家门。

personal satisfaction

be down to somebody
if an action or decision is down to you, it is your responsibility 由…. 负责