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背计系列3 写作中的高级表达

妙记1 “180个”五星级词汇“添光彩”

1．make full/good use of

We should make full/good use of our time to do useful and productive things.

make the most of

You'd better make a timetable so that you can make the most of every minute.

take advantage of

We should take advantage of the opportunity to visit the place of interest.

2．take effective/appropriate measures to do sth.

We should take effective/appropriate measures to fight against pollution.

take immediate measures

It is vital for the government to take immediate measures to deal with the situation.

3．spare no effort(s) to do sth.

We should spare no effort(s) to beautify our environment.

4．make great efforts to do sth.

The government has made great efforts to control water pollution.

5．develop/form the habit of doing sth.

We should develop/form the habit of taking notes while reading.

6．break away from

From now on, we ought to break away from the bad habit.

7．have/be a great influence on

News media have a great influence on people's mind.

have/be a positive/good influence on

I thought Sue would be a good influence on you.

have/be a negative/bad influence on

①I don't think a warm winter always has a negative influence on our life.

②Those so-called friends of hers have a bad influence on her.

8．have a good/bad effect on

①Listening to your teacher carefully in class will have a good effect on your studies.

②As we all know, spending too much time on TV may have a bad effect on our work

and health, especially on our eyes.

9．do (great) harm to sb.

The poor behavior has done great harm to the image of China, which is really shameful.

do no harm to

If properly treated, waste does no harm to the environment.

be harmful to

Smoking is harmful to your health.

10．do sb. more harm than good

Although the project will make a lot of money for our city, we do think it will do us more

harm than good.

11．the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages

From what has been discussed above, we may draw the conclusion that the advantages

of the bicycle far outweigh its disadvantages and it will still play essential roles in modern

society.

12．have an advantage over

Under such circumstances, little animals have an advantage over larger ones.

13．strengths and weaknesses

You'd better take into account your own strengths and weaknesses before choosing a

major.

14．be beneficial to

What's more, riding bicycles is a good way for us to exercise and it is beneficial to our

health.

benefit sb. a lot/a great deal

In summary, this programme has benefited me a great deal.

benefit (a lot) from sth.

Now the public are benefiting more and more from scientific and technological progress.

15．be equal to

They do not realize that wasting time is equal to wasting a part of their valuable life.

16．take into account/consideration

①We should take into consideration all aspects of the problem, and then make the right

decision.

②Everything taken into consideration, I think we should allow them to keep animals in

zoos.

17．contribute to

①Riding bicycles contributes greatly to people's physical fitness as well as easing traffic

jams.

②Finally, some good English learning websites contribute a lot to my improvement in

English grammar.

18．add to

The snowstorm added to our difficulties.

19．make a contribution to/make contributions to

If everyone makes a contribution to protecting the environment, the world will become

much more beautiful.

20．devote oneself/one's life to

The villagers all show respect for the old man because he has devoted all his life to the

education in the remote mountain village.

devote one's time/money to

He devoted all his free time to playing the piano.

21．make great sacrifices

A man who wishes to succeed has to make great sacrifices.

22．sign up for

You can go to your monitor to sign up for the competition before April 20th.

23．provide sb. with sth./provide sth. for sb.

①The majority of students believe that part-time jobs will provide them with more

opportunities to develop their communication skills.

②The school provided food for the students.

24．lead sb. to do sth.

The information I've collected over the recent years leads me to believe that bicycle will

continue to play extremely important roles in modern society.

25．lead to

As we know, smoking can lead to lung cancer.

26．cause sb. to do sth.

His illness caused him to lose his memory.

27．result in

The flood resulted in a considerable reduction in production.

28．result from

His failure resulted from not working hard enough.

29．for lack of

The project was hung up for lack of funds.

lack(及物动词)

He apparently lacked the desire to learn.

be lacking in (a quality)

She's lacking in confidence.

30．have access to

①Few students have access to excellent sports facilities in the countryside.

②At present, many people do not have access to clean drinking water in the world.

31．go from bad to worse

A recent survey shows that the health of the students in our school has been going from

bad to worse in the past three years.

32．be expected to

Everyone in the class is expected to participate in the discussion.

33．lie in

Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in

the thrill of creative effort.

34．make great progress

With his help, we have made great progress in our studies.

35．made great achievements

They have made great achievements in every field.

36．achieve/accomplish the goal

①You actually lack the motivation and desire to achieve the goal.

②If we'd all work together, I think we could accomplish our goal.

37．(a dream) come true

I will study hard to make my dream to become a computer expert come true.

38．witnessed/see

①The first few years in the 21st century has witnessed the rapid rise of China as a

world economic power.

②The year 2017 saw a sharp increase in the number of overseas travelers compared

with the year 2016.

39．for the sake of

I think we should eat less food for the sake of our health.

40．be likely to

Statistics indicate that depressed people are more likely to become ill than normal people

are.

41．organize various activities

At the same time, schools should organize various activities so that students can enjoy

their school life.

42．be addicted to

Many students are addicted to playing video games and can't concentrate on their

studies, which has become the focus of media attention.

43．take up too much time/space (room)

①Also, advertisements take up too much time on TV and the radio.

②The old books take up too much room. You should consider how to deal with them.

44．take up

I took up painting as a hobby when I was eleven.

45．take on a new look

In recent years, with the rapid development of economy, my hometown has taken on a

new look.

46．image

Littering makes our school dirty, doing great harm to the image of our school.

47．take it for granted that

A teacher cannot take it for granted that students always do their homework.

48．enrich our lives/enrich the life of sb.

The aim of the activities is to enrich the lives of foreign students.

49．share sth. with sb.

I am very glad to share these materials as well as my experience in preparing and taking

the College Entrance Examination with others.

50．share the interest with sb.

In the English corner, I meet many friends, who share the same interest with me.

51．share happiness and sorrow

We should share happiness and sorrow with our friends.

52．take an active part in

I take an active part in various activities in and outside my school and have been able to

keep a really good relationship with those around me.

53．apply for the position

I am writing to apply for the position of Sales Manager advertised in last Friday's China

Daily.

54．have a good command of (a language)

Applicants are expected to have a good command of English.

master (a language)

It takes patience and hard work to master English.

55．broaden our horizons

Furthermore, it is helpful to broaden our horizons and improve our understanding of

the world.

56．make a difference

①By helping those kids, I feel I can make a big difference to their future and make a

small contribution to society.

②If everyone does one thing for our school, I believe it will make a big difference and

that we will turn our school into a better place to study and live in.

57．regard ... as

The Great Wall is regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

consider ... (to be/as)

We don't consider our customers (to be) mere consumers; we consider them (to be) our

friends.

think of ... as ...

I don't really think of myself as a businesswoman.

58．in return

①Besides, they made great sacrifices to get the medals, and they should get something

in return.

②The nature has given us so much. But look at what we have done in return for its

generosity.

59．take/seize/grasp the opportunity

You should grasp the opportunity and have a try.

60．on behalf of sb.

I feel greatly honored to speak on behalf of my classmates at this farewell party for Mrs.

Smith.

61．keep/bear in mind

We must bear (keep) in mind that wasting time is equal to wasting your life.

62．be faced with

①Every student will be faced with the question when he passes the College Entrance

Examination: should we choose a good major or a good university first?

②Faced with difficulties, they never give up and try their best to find a way out.

sb. faces sth./sth. faces sth.

Facing this, we can find a proper time to have a heart-to-heart talk with them, trying to

remove the misunderstanding.

63．speak highly of

Our headmaster spoke highly of my classmates at the meeting.

think highly of

To admit your fault and apologize really needs a lot of courage. However, if you succeed

doing that, others will think highly of you.

speak ill of sb.

She is the only one of the girls I know who likes to speak ill of others behind their backs.

64．call for

The serious situation calls for immediate action to reduce pollution.

65．call on sb. to do sth.

The Ministry of Education calls on students to exercise for an hour every day, in the

hope that they will enjoy good health all their lives.

66．appeal to sb. to do sth.

The police appealed to the public, in particular students, not to go to the above areas to

avoid unnecessary injuries.

67．in particular

①Of all the subjects, I like English in particular.

②He made some remarks to nobody in particular and said goodbye.

68．matter

①What matters is not whether you work independently or with a crew but whether you

have independent ideas and thoughts.

②It doesn't matter how much formal schooling you've had; what matters is whether

you have real ability and learning.

count

Every minute counts when it comes to studying.

69．a matter of time/money

Stick to your plan and it's only a matter of time before you succeed.

70．adapt/adjust oneself to

①As time went by, I gradually adjusted myself to the new school life.

②I know you are worried about your studies and don't know how to adapt yourself to

the new environment.

71．get used to/get accustomed to

We have got accustomed to living in an airconditioned room.

72．based on

He is going to write a book based on this experience.

base ... on ...

You should base your opinion on facts.

73．(sb.) aim to do

I'm aiming to get a high score in this English test.

(plan, action) be aimed at

This policy is aimed at increasing production.

74．date back to/date from

Standing on the top of the mountain is an ancient tower dating back to hundreds of

years ago.

75．consist of/be made up of

①The program consists of the following activities: recitation, singing, word spelling,

story telling and so on.

②Our class consists of/is made up of twenty boys and twenty-two girls.

76．be located in/on

①Firstly, citizens will have easy access to it because Shanghai Museum is located in the

center of the city.

②The city is located on the Yangtze River.

77．live up to one's expectations

I have been working hard so as to live up to my parents' expectations.

78．stick to

I think making a practical plan and sticking to it will be of great importance.

79．do sb. a favor

I will never forget how proud I felt when I did a favor for a foreigner on the Great Wall.

80．an approach to

We should adopt an appropriate approach to dealing with the problem.

81．approach

①The time is fast approaching when we have to make a decision.

②As you approach the town, you'll find the college on the left.

82．technique

That factory introduced a new technique to improve the quality of the product.

83．around the corner

The summer vacation is around the corner. Do you have any plans?

84．make preparations for/in preparation for

①Mr. Wu advised them to make preparations for the coming exams.

②We have been busy reviewing in preparation for the coming exams.

85．it occurred to me that

It occurred to me that I had left my schoolbag at home.

86．put forward

The proposals they put forward at the meeting were of little significance.

87．attach great importance to

My parents always attach great importance to my getting a good education.

88．put/lay/place emphasis on

When it comes to how to learn English effectively, I think we should put emphasis on

reading as well as grammar.

89．time and energy

We should devote our time and energy to our studies so that we can serve the people

better in the future.

90．both physically and mentally

Not only does smoking waste your time and money, but it also does harm to your health

both physically and mentally.

91．compared with ...

Compared with the town, the country is very quiet.

92．increase by

We aim to increase sales by 10 percent.

on the increase

Global levels of noise pollution are on the increase.

93．decrease by

The traffic accidents in the city decreased by 30% last year.

on the decrease

In our school the number of students who are addicted to computer games is on the

decrease.

94．reduce

As a result, costs will be reduced by as much as 90%.

95．the former ... the latter ...

Lucy and Jane are both my friends. The former is a clerk in a bank and the latter

teaches English in a middle school.

96．in advance

I ought to have told you the encouraging news in advance.

97．in vain

I tried to persuade him to give up the plan, but in vain.

98．considerate/thoughtful

It's considerate/thoughtful of you to have prepared everything for me.

99．optimistic

I am cheerful, optimistic and get along well with my classmates.

100．lose heart

Don't lose heart. Whatever difficulties you are faced with will be overcome in the end.

101．frustrated

We shouldn't feel frustrated about failures and hardships, but should make full use of

them to adjust and perfect ourselves.

frustrating

Although at times English learning is frustrating, it is well worth the effort.

102．be disappointed with sb.

My teachers are disappointed with me. I must reduce the time I spend playing computer

games.

be disappointed at sth.

He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it.

103．be satisfied with

I'm very satisfied with what we have achieved.

to one's satisfaction

Much to our teacher's satisfaction, all the students in our class passed the entrance

examination.

104．be strict with sb.

While he loves his students, he is very strict with them.

be strict in sth.

He was sent away because he was not strict in his work.

105．forbid doing sth.

Our headteacher forbids talking loudly in the classroom.

forbid sb. to do sth.

Our school forbids us to use mobile phones in the school.

106．allow doing/allow sb. to do sth.

My boss doesn't allow me to use the telephone.

permit doing/permit sb. to do sth.

The rules of the club do not permit smoking.

107．predict

They predict that about twenty percent of the students will fail to pass the examination.

108．deserve

Farmers feed us; farmers build our cities; farmers give us so much and ask so little in

return. They deserve our respect.

109．a success

All in all, the program is a great success.

a failure

Everyone feels like a failure at times.

110．be to blame

I feel it is your husband who is to blame for the spoiled child.

111．be one's fault

Don't blame me. It's not my fault.

112．teaching method

However, there are also some problems with this teaching method.

113．top ten students

Firstly, I am proud to say that I am one of the top ten students in my grade, and perform

well in all my academic subjects.

114．major in

I've just graduated from Shanghai Commercial College in which I majored in Import

and Export Trading.

115．rank first/get the first place

Last year, I got the first place in the English composition/contest in West District,

Beijing.

116．English speech contest/competition

I am glad to tell you that I will go to Beijing to take part in an English speech

contest/competition in July.

117．reward

A 1,000 yuan reward/A reward of 1,000 yuan has been offered for the return of the

stolen painting.

rewarding

Learning English well is hard but very rewarding.

reward sb. with sth./for sth./doing sth.

①How can I reward you for your kindness?

②She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile.

118．award

Bill accepted the championship award on behalf of the team.

award sb. sth./award sth. to sb.

She has been awarded a scholarship to study at Harvard.

119．judge

In an English speech competition, you are asked to describe the following picture and

explain to the judges how you understand it.

120．pay off

I believe your efforts will pay off sooner or later.

121．worthwhile

Thank you for making my visit so worthwhile. I shall treasure our friendship and

kind hospitality you have given me.

it is worthwhile doing/to do ...

It is worthwhile taking/to take the trouble to explain a job fully to new employees.

122．charge sb. some money for sth.

He charged me 20 yuan for the service.

free of charge/for free

They offered us some books free of charge/for free.

123．in detail

Would you please tell me about the program in detail?

124．believe in yourself

If you want to succeed, you have to believe in yourself.

125．under no circumstances

Under no circumstances should we give up learning English, because it's so important.

126．don't hesitate to

If you ever come across trouble in your studies, don't hesitate to turn to me for help.

127．be concerned about

What have you been doing recently? I have been concerned about you since I heard you

got injured in an accident.

concern

The pollution of the environment is a great concern for many citizens. I think it's high

time the government took firm measures to reduce the pollution.

128．make an apology to sb./apologize to sb. for sth.

You were very impolite to him, for which you should make an apology to him, I think.

129．owe ... to ...

He owes his success to hard work and patience.

owe sb. a lot

He gave me a lot of help. I owed him a lot.

130．sth. is familiar to sb.

His name is familiar to me.

sb. is familiar with sth.

I'm quite familiar with the streets here.

131．be famous for

Beijing is famous for many places of interest.

132．be popular with sb.

Mr. Li is very popular with us students.

133．forgive sb. for sth.

Please forgive me for not having answered your letter sooner.

134．arrange for sb. to do sth.

I'll arrange for my friend to pick you up.

135．a solution to

Can you come up with a solution to the problem?

136．get across (sth.)

To sum up, what is the message that you are trying to get across?

137．be fed up with/be sick of/be tired of

I'm fed up with this boring life. I want to make a change.

138．put up with

Noise is coming to the point where we can't put up with it.

139．work out

①As far as stress is concerned, I suggest you work out regularly.

②Try not to worry. I'm sure everything will work out in the end.

work out a plan

You had better work out a practical and specific plan, according to which you can

manage your time more efficiently.

140．have a large vocabulary

Many students cannot use English appropriately to communicate with the native

speakers though they have a large vocabulary and a good command of rules of grammar.

141．leave/make a good/deep/bad impression on sb.

So charming are the sights of Jiuzhaigou that they leave a deep impression on visitors

from home and abroad.

be impressed by

To tell you the truth, I was deeply impressed by its breathtaking scenery.

impress sth. on/upon ...

What my teacher said that day was deeply impressed on my mind.

142．be sensitive to

She is very sensitive to what others say about her. A careless word may hurt her deeply.

143．on average

On average, 400 people a year die of this disease.

144．be up to sb.

It's up to you to decide whether you go or not.

145．for yourself/in person

The scenery here is really amazing. I hope you can come and see it for yourself one day.

146．take pride in

As Chinese, we all take pride in the remarkable success of our country.

147．honor

In my opinion, the athletes have won great honor for our country.

148．have nothing to do with

I think success and luck have nothing to do with such so-called lucky numbers.

have something to do with

Her success has something to do with her diligence.

149．College Entrance Examination

As the College Entrance Examination is drawing near, all the students are busy going

over their lessons to meet the biggest challenge in life.

150．study efficiently

Listening to music can help students get relaxed and thus study more efficiently.

151．effective

Effective measures should be taken before things get worse.

152．keep in touch with

The majority of the students think that it is more convenient for them to keep in touch

with their parents and classmates if they have a mobile phone.

153．the Information Age

Living in the Information Age, if we don't know these Internet Slang, we seem to lag

behind the times.

154．environment

They believe that environment is important to one's development.

learning environment

As we all know, a good learning environment is vital if we want to study English well.

155．environmentally-friendly materials

These environmentally-friendly packaging materials help reduce our dependence on

foreign oil, reduce global warming, and help reduce greenhouse gases.

156．build up one's body

Taking exercise regularly helps us build up our body and keep a clear mind.

157．allowance

The child has a weekly allowance of five dollars.

158．a part-time job

According to a recent survey, about 25 percent of college students have a part-time job.

159．review lessons

After I wash my face and brush my teeth, I begin to review my lessons.

160．summer camp

I hope I will be accepted as a member of your summer camp.

161．set a good example for

Set a good example for your kids by being creative and innovative yourself.

162．inspire sb. to do sth.

①Timely encouragement can raise his confidence and inspire his motivation to work

hard.

②In fact, my parents' example inspired me to follow my own dream.

163．make a schedule

Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Then make a schedule.

164．take notes

He took out his notebook and began to take notes.

165．focus/concentrate on (one's studies/work)

All these worries made it impossible for her to concentrate on her work.

166．reference book

As we know, when senior students graduate from school, most of their reference books

as well as their text books, which are still in good condition, are thrown away.

167．rules and regulations

We should observe the rules and regulations of our school.

168．discipline

Other people disagree and say that children need to be taught discipline in order to

make them successful.

169．lay a solid foundation for

His intelligence and diligence has helped him lay a solid foundation for a career in

medicine.

170．to some extent/in a way/to some degree

①To some extent, I understand parents' concerns, but I think they should love their

children for who they are, not what they want them to be.

②I agree with you in a way. Some of your ideas are quite practical.

③These statements are, to some degree, all correct.

171．qualifications

He left school without any qualifications.

be qualified for

Judging from his performance in the job interview, he is qualified for this post/position.

172．scenic spot/tourist attraction/place of interest

①Of course, as the largest one in the world, Tian'anmen Square is a scenic spot we

can't miss.

②Venice is one of the great tourist attractions in the world.

③We will visit the museum, botanical garden, and other places of interest.

173．facilities

And some others steal or damage the public facilities, which has a bad effect on people's

normal life and the city's appearance.

174．equip with

Besides, the pressure of hunting for a desirable job after graduation also forces you to

grasp every minute to equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible.

175．gather

We'll gather at the Students' Club at 8 p．m. this Friday, after the evening classes.

176．be caught in a traffic jam

It was because I was caught in a traffic jam that I came to school late this morning.

177．set aside

①I try to set aside a few minutes each day to do some exercise.

②She set aside some money for her child's college education.

178．set up/start a business

I hope I'll set up my own business one day.

179．spread

The news spread quickly through the village that the war had ended, which made

villagers wild with joy.

180．every one of us(every one一定要分开写)

Every one of us may plant a tree in the school, or organize a thorough cleaning on

campus.