play a role: —— play a part in a play; take part in and

make changes happen

Examples:Examples: play a leading / minor / key role She plays the leading role in a television show. Does religion have a role to play in society

today?

extend:——(to cause ) to reach, stretch, continue; to add to in order to make bigger or longer

Examples:Examples:

The forest extends in all directions as far

as the eye can see.

We have planned to extend our publishing

of children’s books.

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extend:

——to offer or give

Examples:Examples:I would like to extend my gratitude to you

for your kindness.The government is extending aid to people

who have been affected by the earthquake.The bank has agreed to extend us money to

buy our house.

explore:

—— to search and discover

Examples:Examples: If I have time in the summer, I’d like to

explore some of the less well-known areas of the country.

Let’s explore this issue / question / topic / idea more fully.

Psychotherapists explore people’s past in order to help them understand their present

feelings and behavior.

interaction:

—— communication or reaction (between)

Examples:Examples: Language games are usually used to

encourage students’ interaction. There is not enough interaction between

the management and the workers.

approach: n.

—— the way to deal with something

Examples:Examples: Since our research so far has not produced any

answers to this problem, we need to adopt a

different approach to it. Michael is always very logical in his approach.

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approach: n. —— coming near

Examples:Examples: Many kinds of birds fly south at the

approach of winter. The hospital is making approaches to local

businesses in their bid to raise money.

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approach: v. —— to deal with something

Examples:Examples: We needs to find the best way of approaching

the problem. I must tell him that I can’t loan my few savings

to him, but I don’t know how to approach this

topic.

approach: v.

—— to come near or nearer to (sth. or sb.)

in space, time, quality, or amount

Examples:Examples: We could just see the train approaching in

the distance. In my opinion, no other composers even

begin to approach Mozart. We’ve just approached the bank for/ about

a loan.

conventional: adj.——(of way of behaving) in the way which is

accepted by most people in a particular society and often follows a way of thinking or a custom belonging to the past

Examples:Examples: They’re such a conventional family---they

must have been horrified when their son died his hair pink.

As an artist I find him very dull and conventional---he’s not prepared to try anything new.

Alternative medicine can sometimes provide a cure where conventional medicine cannot.

In some countries, it’s conventional for guests to wear black or dark-colored clothes.

accessible: adj.

——easy to reach, get into, obtain, use, or talk to

Examples:Examples: The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and

air. Storing customer details on computer makes

them readily accessible. The problem with some of these drugs is that

they are very accessible. I think you will find she’s very accessible. The students’ union succeeded in making the

computer lab accessible to all the students.

issue: n.

—— a subject or problem which people are

thinking and talking about

Examples:Examples: environmental / scientific / personal / family /

ethical issue The group had prepared a report on the

issues of management and staff training. The need for more staff is not on issue (=

there is no disagreement about it), but finding suitable people has not been an easy job.

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Examples:Examples: The burning issue (= what we are

discussing at present) is whether we should

buy a new car. Don’t worry about who will do it. That’s

just a side issue (= not the main problem).

issue: n.

—— a subject or problem which people are

thinking and talking about

source: n.

—— the place sth. comes from or starts a

t, or the cause of sth.

Examples:Examples: Oranges are a good source of vitamin C. The reporter refused to disclose her

sources of information. Experts are trying to find /locate /track

the source of the pollution in the water

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Examples:Examples: We must find a good source of income.

Children are growing up quickly and we need money for their education.

Clara was a source of inspiration for Schumann.

The rumor must be stopped at the source.

source: n.

—— the place sth. comes from or starts a

t, or the cause of sth.

available: adj.

—— able to be obtained, used or reached

Examples:Examples:

Is this dress available in a larger size?

I’m afraid that I’m not available to do the

show on the 19th.

exchange: v.

—— change (sth.) for sth. else

Examples:Examples: My uncle bought me this shirt as a birthday

present but I don’t like the color, so is it

possible to exchange it for a different one. They exchanged heated words, and finally

came to a blow. Where can I exchange dollars for pounds?

in addition (to):

—— besides; furthermore; used when adding

another fact to what has already mentioned

Examples:Examples: The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests,

and in addition, there are several self-catering apartments.

He’s now running his research company. That’s in addition to his job in the university.

In addition to the apples you asked for, I bought you some oranges.

project: n. —— a piece of planned work or activity which

is completed over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim

Examples:Examples: He was employed by the company to work o

n the Jinyuan housing project. In our third year at college everyone had to

do a special project.

register: v.

—— to put information into an official record

Examples:Examples: She bought a new car and registered it in

her name. If you don’t have a job, to claim money

from the government, you must first register (as unemployed) at the job center.

How many students have registered for the online course?