Unit6生词解释.doc

1. commercial
The downtown area is zoned for commercial use.
Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
We must promote commerce with neighboring countries.
2. consumer
His old car consumed much gasoline.
I saw the flames consuming the whole building.
We need more feedback from the consumer in order to improve our goods.
My father asked me to see the customer to the door.
3. estimate
Your estimate was rejected by the seller.
I estimate it will take three months to build the bridge.
4. typical
I'd like to try a typical dish of this country.
It was typical of her to forget.
The climate here is typically continental.
5. identity with
I identified with the heroine of the novel.
One cannot identify happiness with wealth.
He had to make his identity public.
6. advertiser
We can advertise on the Internet.
How'd the meeting with the advertiser go?
The wall was covered with advertisements.
7. educator
It is not easy to educate teenagers.
That educator published many articles in these magazines.
Education develops potential abilities.
8. materialistic
The workshop has shut down for lack of raw material.
Material wealth doesn't equal spiritual wealth.
He failed to materialize yesterday.
We are living in materialistic times.

9. survey
After much delay, the results of the survey were published.
They surveyed the damage inflicted by the storm.
10. possessions
The police asked me if I possessed a gun.
He was found in possession of dangerous drugs.
11. ban
The government has banned the use of chemical weapons.
There is a ban on smoking in the theatre.
12. with reference to
You can refer to a dictionary if necessary.
This book is for reference only.
We are going to arrange an interview with reference to your job application.
13. illegal
Prince Charles is the legal heir of the crown.
He admitted that he was an illegal immigrant.
14. furthermore
He lost his way. Furthermore, his car broke down. 
15. association
Don't associate with bad companions.
I benefited a lot from my association with him. 
Have you joined the teachers' association?
16. sponsor
A wealthy sponsor came to our rescue with a generous donation.
Some big department stores sponsor art exhibitions.
17. secondary
Her age is of secondary interest.
In secondary school, children get more advanced knowledge.
18. handle
May I know what line of business you handle?
The thief had left his prints on the handle. 

19. savings
I'm saving up for a refrigerator.
Saving the child's life was a heroic act.
The hospital bills made a big hole in her savings.
20. management
How on earth did they manage to rob the bank?
I am studying personnel management. 
21. budget
A family on a budget can't afford meat every day.
It is essential to balance one's budget.
22. household
There are many household appliances in this shop.
Adequate water is supplied to every household. 
23. expenses
All the expenses of the trip fell on us.
24. invest
Everyone should invest some time in community service.
My nephew is a cautious investor.
Investment is turning up sharply.
25. interest
He showed not a spark of interest in the plan.
Things of that nature do not interest me.
How much interest do they charge on loans?