【真題1】In many such cases, a cursory search for causes finds that some small group of people was wearing, promoting, or developing whatever it is before anyone else paid attention.在很多這樣的情況下,一個粗略的對成因的調查發現,有一小部分的人不管先穿著什么,提倡什么或發展什么,后來,其他人才注意起來。
【真題2】These issues all have root causes in human behavior: all require behavioral change and social innovations, as well as technological development.這些問題的根本原因均在于人類的行為,因此解決這些問題需要人類行為的改變、社會革新和技術發展。
【真題3】Regrettably, however, the report’s failure to address the true nature of the crisis facing liberal education may cause more harm than good.然而可惜的是,該報告沒能指出人文教育面臨危機的本質,導致它的影響可能弊大于利。
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v.保險,給……保險;保證
【例1】Susan insured her car against losses caused by accident and theft.蘇珊給自己的車上了保險,以免遭受因意外事故或被盜造成的損失。
【例2】The educators should insure that each student truly gains from their education.教育者們必須保證每一個學生都真正學有所獲。
【構詞】in-+sure(確定的)→保證
【同義替換】guarantee, ensure, pledge, assure, warranty
【派生】insurance n.保險,保險費
【真題】The principle of British welfare is no longer that you can insure yourself against the risk of unemployment and receive unconditional payments if the disaster happens.英國福利原則不再是你能夠為失業投保,并在災難發生時得到無條件的支付。