实用英语IIUnit.pptVIP

claim: to say that something is true or is a fact although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it He claims to have met the President, but I dont believe him. All parties have claimed success in yesterdays elections. e.g. perceive: to understand or think of something in a particular way This discovery was perceived as a major breakthrough. A science degree and artistic interests are often perceived as incompatible. e.g. (be) aware of: knowing about a situation or a fact Theyre aware of the dangers of smoking. Doctors want to make people aware of the risks. e.g. begin with: to be the first thing that happens in an activity or process All meals begin with a short prayer. Each chapter begins with a quotation. The competition began with one of the teams being disqualified. e.g. discourage: to try to prevent something from happening, especially because you do not approve of it or think it is harmful Some parents discourage their children from getting involved in extracurricular activities. Measures have been taken to discourage the use of cars in downtown areas. e.g. diploma degree certificate diploma: a document showing that you have completed a course of study or part of your education A degree is usually the qualification that you get by completing a course of study at a college or university: a bachelors degree I got my degree in 1987. In British English, it can also mean the course itself: Shes doing a physics degree. diploma degree certificate Diploma and certificate are both words for official documents that show you have done or achieved something. Diploma is used for degrees and other courses of study but certificate can be more general: a High School diploma a degree certificate a certificate of attendance a swimming certificate. In British English, the qualification or course of study