1. level [level]n.&vt.
1) n. 级别，水平，平面
The top of this mountain is two kilometers above sea level. 这座山的山顶海拔两千米高 (高于海平面2000米)。
What is your English level? 你的英语水平到几级了？
What is the federal poverty level? 联邦政府的 “贫困线” 指的是什么？
2) vt. 把...夷为平地；把…弄平
The bombing has leveled the whole city. 轰炸几乎把这座城镇夷为平地。
With these step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to level an uneven floor. 一步一步跟着这些指令，你会学会如何把凸凹不平的地板弄平。
2. physical ['fizikəl]adj.
1) a.身体的
It is good to take regular physical exercise. 经常锻炼身体的有好处。
2) a.物理的
The students are doing a physical experiment. 学生们正在做物理实验。
3. in general ['dʒenərəl] adv.总体上
In general, the economic situation is good, but poverty exists. 总的说来，经济情况不错，但贫穷仍然存在。
People, in general, had a high estimation for her. 整体上而言，人们对她的评价很高。
4. cope with [kəup]vt.应对
I can’t cope with this problem. It is beyond me. 我无法应对这个问题。它在我能力之外。
How to cope with danger from wild animals is one of his researches. 应对来自野生动物的危险是他的研究课题之一。
5. demand [di'mɑ:nd]n.&v.
1) n. 要求
There is an increased demand for organic produce these days. 目前市场对有机产品的需求增加了。
Good secretaries are always in demand. 好秘书总是很多人都需要的。
2) vt. 要求；需要
I demand an apology. 我要求道歉。
To live in a big house demands money. 住大房子需要钱。
6. be conscious of ['kɔnʃəs]vt.意识到
He is totally conscious of his fault. 它完全意识到了自己的错误。
conscious a. 有意识的；清醒的
Conscious effort is needed in coping with rude people. 对付粗鲁的人需要有意识的努力。
He is badly hurt but still conscious. 他伤得很重, 不过神志还清醒。
7. constructive [kən'strʌktiv]a.建设性的
Thanks for your constructive advice. 感谢你建设性的建议。
We welcome constructive criticism. 我们乐意接受有建设性的批评。
8. work out [wə:k aut]vt.&vi.
1) vt. 解决；设计出；计算出
You can work out the problem with no difficulty. 你能很容易解决这个难题。
You can work out the percentage if you use this formula. 如果你用这个方程式，你很容易算出这个百分比。
2) vi. 呈现出；结果…
Things work out better than what we expected. 结果比我们料想得好。
9. stress [stres]n.&v.
1) n. 紧张, 压力
He moved to the countryside because he could not bear the stress of the urban life. 他由于无法忍受城市生活的压力，搬到乡下去了。
This house is too old and its roof cannot bear the stress of the snow. 房屋太久，屋顶受不了积雪的压力。
2) v. 强调, 着重
I must stress that what I say is confidential. 我要强调，我说的话是保密的。
Why do you keep stressing that you are poor? 为什么你总是强调你很穷？
10. “result from…” Vs “result in”
1) “result form” 起因于…；由…导致
His failure results from his carelessness. 他的失败由粗心造成。
Many disasters resulted from smoking. 许多灾难是由吸烟造成的。
2) “result in”导致了…
His carelessness results in his failure. 他的粗心导致了他的失败。
Economic depression results in the breakup of many families. 经济不景气使许多家庭破裂。
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