2019-2020年高中英语选修10Unit4Learningefficiently词语学习Part Two: Teaching ResourcesSection 3: Words and expressions from Unit 4 Learning efficientlyefficient adj. doing sth well and thoroughly with no waste of time, money, or energy: an efficient secretary efficient heating equipment the efficient use of energy We offer a fast, friendly and efficient service. As we get older, our bodies bee less efficient at burning up calories. fuel-efficient cars (= that do not use much fuel) endeavour noun U, C (formal) an attempt to do sth, especially sth new or difficult: Please make every endeavour to arrive on time. advances in the field of scientific endeavour The manager is expected to use his or her best endeavours to promote the artists career. The public bombarded the pany with plaints in an endeavour to have the price increases revoked.verb v to inf (formal) to try very hard to do sth; strive: I will endeavour to do my best for my country.petent adj. (to do sth)1. having enough skill or knowledge to do sth well or to the necessary standard: Make sure the firm is petent to carry out the work. Hes very petent in his work. I dont feel petent to ment. 2. having the power to decide sth: the case was referred to a petent authority digest verb 1. when you digest food, or it digests, it is changed into substances that your body can use: vn Humans cannot digest plants such as grass. v You should allow a little time after a meal for the food to digest. 2. vn to think about sth so that you fully understand it: He paused, waiting for her to digest the information.noun a short report containing the most important facts of a longer report or piece of writing; a collection of short reports: a monthly news digestadopt verb CHILD1. to take sb elses child into your family and bee its legal parent(s): v a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt vn to adopt a child She was forced to have her baby adopted.METHOD2. vn to start to use a particular method or to show a particular attitude towards sb/sth: All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem.SUGGESTION3. vn to formally accept a suggestion or policy by voting: to adopt a resolution The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting.NEW NAME / COUNTRY4. vn to choose a new name, a country, a custom, etc. and begin to use it as your own: to adopt a name / title / language Early Christians in Europe adopted many of the practices of the older, pagan religions.WAY OF BEHAVING5. vn (formal) to use a particular manner, way of speaking, expression, etc.: He adopted an air of indifference.CANDIDATE6 vn sb (as sth) (BrE, politics) to choose sb as a candidate in an election or as a representative: She was adopted as parliamentary candidate for Wood Green.previewnoun1. an occasion at which you can see a film/movie, a show, etc. before it is shown to the general public: a press preview (= for journalists only) a special preview of our winter fashion collection 2. a description in a newspaper or a magazine that tells you about a film/movie, a television programme, etc. before it is shown to the public: Turn to page 12 for a preview of next weeks programmes.verb vn 1. to see a film/movie, a television programme, etc. before it is shown to the general public and write an account of it for a newspaper or magazine: The exhibition was previewed in last weeks issue. 2. (especially NAmE) to give sb a short account of sth that is going to happen, be studied, etc.: The professor previewed the course for us.frequent adj. happening or doing sth often: He is a frequent visitor to this country. Her calls became less frequent. There is a frequent bus service into the centre of town. How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)? verb vn (formal) to visit a particular place often: We met in a local bar much frequented by students. less frequented roadsassess verb 1. sb/sth (as sth) to make a judgement about the nature or quality of sb/sth: vn Its difficult to assess the effects of these changes. to assess a patients needs Interviews allow you to assess the suitability of candidates. The young men were assessed as either safe or unsafe drivers. Id assess your chances as low. v wh- The mittee assesses whether a building is worth preserving. We are trying to assess how well the system works. 2. vn sth (at sth) to calculate the amount or value of sth; estimate: They have assessed the amount of pensation to be paid. Damage to the building was assessed at 40 000.consultverb 1. sb (about sth) to go to sb for information or advice: vn If the pain continues, consult your doctor. Have you consulted your lawyer about this? v a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) 2. (with) sb (about / on sth) to discuss sth with sb to get their permission for sth, or to he