Language Points(语言点)
Para 1
be characterized by:to have the character or qualities of
e.g.Your work is characterized by lack of attention to details.
Para 2
lie in:(of ideas, qualities, problems,etc.) to exist or be found
e.g. The problem lies in deciding when to expand the business.
compare favorably with:to be better in nature or quality in relation to another
e.g. She was pleased that her work compared favorably with her sister's.
Para 3
means: n. an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved
e.g. Internet is an effective means of communication.
bulky: a.large and difficult to move or carry
e.g. Bulky items will be collected separately.
in relation to:connected with or compared with something
e.g. Women's earnings are still low in relation to men's.
what matters the most: what is the most important
e.g. What matters the most is the way you look at your life.
Para 4
advantageous: a. good or useful in a particularsituation
e.g. A free trade agreement would be advantageous to both countries.
delivery: n. the act of taking goods, letters, etc. to a particular person or place
e.g. Please pay for goods on delivery.
handle: v. to deal with or control a situation, a person, an area of work or strong emotion
e.g. The nurse is very good at handling her patients.
Para 5
economical: a. not spending more money thannecessary
e.g. A small car is more economical to run.
He was economical in all areas of his life.
c.f. economic: a. of or relating to the production,development and management of material wealth, as of a country, household or business enterprise; of or relating to an economy
volume: n.the amount of something; the amount of space that an object takes
e.g. The volume of traffic on the roads has increased dramatically in recent years.
The volume of the container measures 10,000 cubic meters.
maintenance: n. the act of keeping something in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly; the act of making a state or situation continue
e.g. The school pays a lot of money every year for heating and the maintenance of the buildings.
All countries are responsible for the maintenance of international peace.
Para 6
give way to: to be replaced by
e.g. Excitement gave way to fear as she stepped on the stage.
spare part: a new part that one buys to replacean old or broken part of a machine, etc.
the key to...: the vital, crucial element thatmakes one able to understand or achieve something
e.g. Working well as a team is the key to success.