英语专业四级作文范文Competition and cooperation

1. phenomenon 现象

But their so-called prosperity is only a temporary phenomenon. 
但他们所谓的繁荣只是一个暂时的现象。

International terrorism is not just a recent phenomenon. 
国际恐怖主义并不是近年才有的现象。

2. motive 动机,目的

Can we assign jealousy as the motive for the crime? 
我们能否确定这一犯罪动机是出于嫉妒?

Her prime motive was personal ambition. 
她的主要动机是为了实现个人的志向.

3. ultimately 最后,最终

His rashness led ultimately to his ruin. 
他的急燥卤莽最终导致了他的毁灭。

Every value they created ultimately redounded to his boss. 
他们创造的价值最后全进了他们老板的腰包。

4. advocate 主张,提倡

I don't really believe in capital punishment, I'm just playing the devil's advocate. 
我并非真正主张应该有死刑, 只是故意唱唱反调罢了.

He advocates reducing military spending. 
他主张削减军费开支。