Unit 18 Language Points
1. Patent 專利，有專利的
1）n.
get a ~ for
Obtain a ~ to protect an invention
It’s my ~. 這是我的專利發明。
2）adj.
～ drug / right 專利藥物、專利權
2. Prepare
1) ~ sth. 側重“準備：的動作本身
~ for sth.＝get ready for 側重準備動作的目的
e.g. ~ a meal ~ for trouble
The teachers are preparing the examination questions.
The students are preparing for the examination.
2) prepare sb. Sth.
~ him a meal
3) ~ sb. For 使某人對某事有所準備
~ the students for an examination
~ yourself for a shock
4) be prepared for / to do sth.
The troops were being prepared for battle / to go into battle.
3. IQ: intelligence quotient EQ: emotional quotient
4. a matter of sth.是～的問題
e.g. ---- She is a fine signer.
---- That’s a matter of opinion.
It’s a matter of time before the rebels are srushed.
* A matter of life and death
5. limit
1) v. ~ sb./ sth. ( To sth )
Her childhood world was limited to the all-black parts of town.
She limited her conversation to ten minutes.
* limited company Longman Group Limited
2) n.
The speed limit is 70 mph.
There is a ~ to how much I’m prepared to spend.
He tried my patience to its limits.
Within limits
Without limit
6. allow
1) ~ sb. To do sth.
2) ~ for 在計算、估計時考慮到某人或某事
It will take you an hour to get to the station, allowing for the traffic delays.
7. reject
1) 拒絕接受
~ a gift / suggestion / the new heart
2) 拋棄、剔除
Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control. 在我們的質量檢查中，不合格的產品將會被剔除。
3）refuse 和 reject 表示拒絕時的區別
Refuse 可用于拒絕請求、要求、邀請、幫助，可以接不定式
Reject不能用于拒絕邀請、幫助，不接不定式
8．Be/ get stuck (adj.) 困住，不能繼續做某事
We were stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.
I’m stuck on the second question.
9. Otherwise
He reminded me of what I should ~ have forgotten.
We should have to hurry, ~, we shall miss the train.
10. invisible in direct in correct incomplete
11.as with : like
As with drawing a picture, you should be patient and careful in doing this job.
12. attempt
1) v. ~ + n. / to do
The prisoners attempted an escape / to escape.
2) n. make an ~ to do sth.
13. be (well/ quite) aware of
Everyone is well aware of the importance of protecting wildlife.
14. trial and error 反復試驗，從失敗中找出解決的辦法
Learn by trial and error
A scientist has to go through trial and error before he can succeed in discovering a new solution.
15. try to do（try your best to do） & try doing (嘗試做)
Try knocking at the back door if nobody answers it at the front door.
16.now that: because of the fact that
Now that you mentioned it, I’d like to discuss it with you.
17. at a high pace = at (high) speed
Keep pace with
18. once一旦
Once you have made a decision, you should carry it out.