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Unit 8

mechanism n. 机械装置；机构，机制；（自然现象等的）作用过程
These automatic cameras have a special focusing mechanism.
General secretary
Instant noodles
overcome v. 战胜，克服
Support from his family and his own survivor instincts have helped him overcome obstacles.


regulate v. 管理，控制；调节，使有条理
Her mother strictly regulates how much TV she can watch.
external a. 外在的，在外的
The external walls of the house are in need of repair.
feasible a. 可行的，可能的
Its quite feasible (that) well get the money.
neutral a. 1. 中立的；2. 中性的
She is neutral in this argument; she doesnt care who wins.
blame…on 把…归咎于
John blames his lack of confidence on his mother.

They blamed the failure of the action on George.
to advantage 有利地，有效地
It would be to your advantage to agree to his demands.


now that 既然，由于
Now (that) Ive got my own car I dont get as much exercise as I used to.
Used to do
Be (get become turn) used to doing

Now (that) oil is scarce, the fate of the motor car is uncertain.
leave…alone 不管，不理；听其自然
Leave me alone - take your hand off my arm.

Will you leave that piano alone?

out of step 步伐不一致，不协调
Im no good at dancing - I always get hopelessly out of step.

one of the children in the parade was walking out of step with all the others.
Hurry up and we’ll catch the train.
Hurry up or we’ll miss the train.