新核心大学英语——科技英语
UNIT 7 1．到目前为止，还没有一个竞争者能像iPad一样对消费者形成如此显著的影响。（so far） So far,none of these contenders like iPad has gained any significant influence on consumer.2．如果应当得当，新一轮全球化也许对中国这样的发展中国家更为有利。（be favorable for） When properiy handled, the new-round globalization can be more favorable for developing countries like China.3．她通常不随便花钱，要花也只是花她所挣的一小部分。（a fraction of） Generally, she is careful with her money, and spends only a fraction of her earning.4．演讲者应当向观众表述一些有意义，有见解的发言，让观众在思想上受益。（deliver…to） Speakers should deliver to audience a meaningful and insinghtful speech and make audience benefit from it.5．我得改掉每天晚上看电视的习惯。（wean oneself from） I have to wean myself from watching TV every night.
UNIT 8 1．除了过强的北风外，此处为建设零碳环保建筑提供了理想的地理环境条件。（with the exception of）
With the exception of too-strong winds from the north, the location offers ideal geographical and environmental condition for a net-zero, environment-friendly building.2．此外，生态建筑挑战还限制了建材到工地的运输半径。（in addition）
In addition, living building challenge places limits on the transportation radius from the construction site.3．为了充分利用当地的天然资源，项目小组将能源实验室设计成沿地形逐渐降低的三部分。（to make the most of ）
To make the most use of the local natural aets the project team developed the energy lab into three volumes that step down with the landscape.4．建筑管理系统在实验室能效监控方面起到了重大作用。（play a significant role in ） The building management system plays a significant role in minitoring the lab’senergy efficency.5．考虑到项目小组为满足苛刻认证条件所作出的努力，该项目是真正的可持续建筑。（Given….）
Given all the effort involved in meeting the demanding requirement for the certification ,the project is a real sustainable building.UNIT 10 1．我们需要的一切是一些创造力和大量的时间和练习。（along with） All we need is some creativity along with plenty of time and practice.2．工厂由于未能遵守政府的安全条例而被关闭。（comply with）
The factory was closed for failing to comply with the government safety regulations .3．这个国家最终可能只是成为一个低成本的生产基地，而不是创新的发源地。（end up） This country could end up becoming simply a low-cost manufactoring base , not a source of innovation .4．为了帮助他们开拓新的市场，你有何具体计划？（open up） Do you have any particular plan to help them open up new market? 5．中国不惜一切代价去阻止台湾“独立”，包括发动战争。（wage）
China is willing to wage war with Taiwan to prevent from declaring independence-whatever the cost.
