高中英語必修五單詞及語言點總結1
10. swiftly adv. 1) quickly 2) be swift to do sth
the capacity to respond swiftly to market changes
he is swift to take steps.
i noticed a swift change of expression in his face.
11. switch n. 1) an apparatus for stopping the flow of an electric current
2) a complete unexpectedly change
v. 3) to change or exchange
you pressed the wrong switch.
there's been a switch in our plans.
he switched the light on.
hang on, please. i'll switch you to the manager.
12. optimistic adj. 1) believe that good things will happen in the future
2) thinking that things will be better
the expert are optimistic that we will succeed
they are being over-optimistic if they think that car make an 800 mile trip.
13. persuade vt. to make someone believe something, convince
she persuaded me into buying it.
the salesman persuaded us to buy his product.
how can i persuade you of my sincerity?
14. amazing adj. causing great surprise or wonder
it was amazing that the boy was able to solve the problem so quickly.
what an amazing film!
15. consider vt. to think of the state way, regard as
i've begun to consider what to do next.
we're considering moving to seattle.
have you considered that he is only a little boy?
michael is considered an expert in computer science.
16. extraordinarily adv. very strangely
she is an extraordinarily beautiful girl.
i take an extraordinarily long time.
useful expressions
1. depend on 1) to change according to what else happens
2) to need the support, help, or existence of someone else
you can depend on him.
health depends on good food, fresh air and enough sleep.
the price depends on the quality.
2. fill in 1) to write all the necessary information on an official document
2) tell sb news
3) fill in time
fill in the blanks with suitable words.
steve is ill. can you fill in for him?
we have got some time to fill in before the show, let’s go for a drink.
3. make sure 1) to find out if something is true or to check that something
has been done.
2) to do something so that you can be certain of the result.