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Unit 4 Cultural Encounters Words and Expressions access n. entrance; way in; means of entering or the right to use or look at something e.g. The only means of access to the building is along a muddy track. 到达那幢楼的唯一途径是沿着那条泥泞的小路前行。 The system has been designed to give the user quick and easy access to the required information. Derivation: accessible a. 2. communicate vi. share or exchange feelings, opinions, or information, etc. e.g. He is a shy boy who can’t communicate very well. Derivation: communication n. e.g. The Internet is the best means of communication among several partners at different locations. communicative a. 3. remote a. distant in space or time e.g. We can see remote stars through a telescope. In the remote future, many new changes will take place. The Beatles carried Liverpool’s fame to the remotest corners of the earth. Derivation: remoteness n. e.g. They found the remoteness of the country a great problem. Comparison: distant, far, remote distant very far away esp. in distance e.g. She could hear the distant sound of fireworks exploding. far describe something that is not near, or the part of something that is most distant from the centre or from you e.g. The station isn’t far — we could easily walk it. remote describe an area, house or village that is a long way from any towns or cities e.g. He lived in a remote mountain village. This pilgrim came from a very distant place. 4. mockingly ad. in a way in which sb. or sth. is made fun of e.g. Andrienne raised her eyebrows mockingly — “What’s wrong, my dear? Don’t you understand?” The boy who was once referred to mockingly as a country boy is now the CEO of a joint venture. 5. regardless of without taking account of or worrying about e.g. I bought the book, regardless of the cost. 尽管价钱挺高，我还是买了这本书。 The law requires equal treatment for all, regardless of race, religion or sex. 6. facilitate vt. help; make easy or easier e.g. The new underground railway will facilitate the journey to the airpo