1 connection 联系，关系，连接部分，交通线

   eg. Check all radiators for small leaks,especially round pipework connections.检查所有的暖气片，看有没有小裂缝，尤其是管道连接处附近。

   eg. She used her connections to full advantage.她充分利用了自己的人脉

2 merit 价值，优点n，值得v，根据事物本身的情况

  eg. Box-office success mattered more than artistic merit.票房上的成功比艺术价值更重要。

  eg. It was obvious that,whatever its merits,their work would never be used.很明显，无论他们的作品有何优点都永远不会被采用。

  eg. Everybody is selected on merit.每个人都是凭个人才能入选的

3 seniority 资历，地位 eg. He has said he will fire editorial employees without regard to seniority.他说过不管资历如何,任何编辑人员他都有可能解雇

4 with regard to 关于，至于 without regard to 不考虑

eg. Try to view situations more objectively,especially with regard to work.要尽量客观地分析情况，尤其是在工作上。

5 command of 掌控能力，控制 eg. Whoever was waiting for them there had command of the sitation.在那边等候他们的人控制了局势。

6 ready for 准备好做  pass over不考虑 eg.She claimed she was repeatedly passed over for a promotion.她声称在晋升时自己被一次又一次地排除在外

7 serve as 担任，起作用 eg. He volunteered to serve as the manager of our department store.他自荐当我们商场的经理

8 good-looking好看的

9 flatter 奉承v position放置，安放v in a position to能够

eg. The UN system will be in a position to support an extensive relief efforts needs.联合国将能满足全面救济需求

自认为，自以为是v eg. I flatter myself that this campaign will put an end to the war.我自认为这次战役将结束这场战争。

eg. You flatter yourself.Why would we go to such ludicrous lengths竭尽全力? 你真自以为是。我们为什么要费那么大的力气?

衬托，显得更好看 Orange and Khaki flatter those with golden skin tones色调.橘黄色和卡其色能衬托那些金黄色皮肤的人

10 line 行业n eg. In my line of work,I often get home too late for dinner.干我们这一行的，经常回家太迟都吃不上晚饭

          专长，兴趣范围n eg. Wild guesses aren’t much in my line.瞎猜并不是我的专长。

11 plug into 接入，探究 eg. It’s possible to plug into remote databases to pick up information.接入远程数据库来获取信息是可以办到的

12 criterion标准，准则  criteria复数形式

eg. The most important criterion for entry is that applicants must design and make their own work.最重要的参赛标准是申请者必须设计并制作自己的作品。

13 equation等式，平衡，综合体n

    eg. The party fears the equation between higher spending and higher taxes.该党担心难以平衡更多支出和更高税率之间的综合关系

   eg. The equation of wealth with happiness can be dangerous.把财富与幸福等同起来可能是危险的

14 decision-making决策n  implement 履行，实施v 器械n

15 butt屁股，烟头，笑柄n 顶撞v eg. Frieda grinned,pinching him on the butt.弗里达咧嘴笑了，捏了捏他的屁股。

16 derision嘲笑，笑柄n eg. He tried to calm them,but was greeted with shouts of derision.他试图让他们平静下来，但却招致他们大声的嘲笑

17 preferential优先的 eg.Despite her status,the Dutchess will not be given preferential treatment.虽然地位显赫，但是公爵夫人并不会得到优待