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重点讲解：
1. be designed to do sth. 预定；指定；
例句：This special coating is designed to resist rust.
这一特别的涂层旨在抗锈。
2. name after （以…）为…命名；
例句：The kid was named after his grandfather.
这孩子是以他祖父的名字命名的。
3. take shape 逐渐成形；初具雏形；
例句：After six weeks' work the house began to take shape.
经过6个星期的工作以后，那座房子开始初具规模。
4. be expected to do sth. 预期；预料；
例句：We are expected to make harbour tonight.
我们今晚应该入港停泊了
5. have an effect on 影响；效果；结果；
例句：Cities have a powerful magnetizing effect on young people.
城市对青年人有着强大的吸引力。
6. as well as 除…之外；也；还；
例句：Travel afoot is good exercise as well as fun.
徒步旅行除了好玩外，还是良好的运动。