Climb
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定义
a climb: 上升
It's a bit of a climb to get to the castle.到达城堡要再攀登一点。
to climb (up): 爬山，上坡，向上走
She climbed to the top of the tree.她爬到了树顶。
to go rock climbing (or to rock climb): 走上坡
Pronunciation examples
UK: It's a bit of a climb to get to the castle.
US: It was quite a climb to get to your castle.
示例
- "Bruno : Friday I'm going rock climbing with some Japanese businessmen."
- "In fact he's climbing up the tree again."
- "Bruno : Ah... So this part at the end - that climbs - it must mean that our share price will recover!"
练习 1
Bruno has several obligations this week.
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Bruno has several obligations this week.
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Bruno tells Sam that he cannot eat with him on Friday because he is going rock-climbing with some Japanese businessmen. He is meeting with men of Japanese nationality, however there is no indication that Bruno is actually traveling to Japan to do business.
Bruno tells Sam that he cannot eat with him on Tuesday because he is meeting with the Mayor (that's right, the mayor). The mayor is the elected leader of a city or town, and is a local politician.
Bruno is going "rock-climbing" which is to ascend rocks usually using harnesses and other equipment. This is unrelated to a "rock concert" which is a concert featuring rock and roll music.
Bruno tells Sam that he cannot eat with him on Thursday because he is having his "back waxed". To have one's back waxed is to have the hair removed from the back using hot wax. Wax is the material used to create candles, among other things.
练习 2
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate term: 'up' or 'down'.
Polly: You wanted to see me sir?
Bruno: That's right Polly. Please note this .
Polly: I'm sorry sir, I didn't hear you, could you speak ?
Bruno: It is a bit loud in here. Where is that music coming from?
Polly: From Luna's office, I think. I'll go ask her to turn the volume.
Bruno: Well, hurry. I'm climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in 5 minutes.
Polly: You wanted to see me sir?
Bruno: That's right Polly. Please note this .
Polly: I'm sorry sir, I didn't hear you, could you speak ?
Bruno: It is a bit loud in here. Where is that music coming from?
Polly: From Luna's office, I think. I'll go ask her to turn the volume.
Bruno: Well, hurry. I'm climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in 5 minutes.
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate term: 'up' or 'down'.
Polly: You wanted to see me sir?
Bruno: That's right Polly. Please note this down 1.
Polly: I'm sorry sir, I didn't hear you, could you speak up 2?
Bruno: It is a bit loud in here. Where is that music coming from?
Polly: From Luna's office, I think. I'll go ask her to turn down 3 the volume.
Bruno: Well, hurry. I'm climbing up 4 Mt. Kilimanjaro in 5 minutes.
Polly: You wanted to see me sir?
Bruno: That's right Polly. Please note this down 1.
Polly: I'm sorry sir, I didn't hear you, could you speak up 2?
Bruno: It is a bit loud in here. Where is that music coming from?
Polly: From Luna's office, I think. I'll go ask her to turn down 3 the volume.
Bruno: Well, hurry. I'm climbing up 4 Mt. Kilimanjaro in 5 minutes.
1 down: The phrasal verb 'to note down' describes that act of writing something (on a piece of paper). Here Bruno is going to dictate information to Polly. In this context, and in many others, 'down' is used to describe the act of transcribing information to paper. Other examples: to take down, to jot down, to write down.
2 up: 'Speak up' is a command or request for someone to speak louder, or to increase the volume of their voice. 'Up' is commonly used to describe an increasing trend or an increase in intensity.
3 down: To 'turn down the volume' is to decrease or reduce the volume. 'Down' is often used to describe the reduction or decrease in volume, quantity etc.
4 up: 'To climb up (a mountain)' is to ascend to its top or peak. 'Up' here is used in one of its primary senses: to indicate movement towards an elevated position or to the top of a place.
练习 3
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this broadcast. Remember to conjugate each verb correctly.
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please , I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I a for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey that tree? It was amazing!"
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please , I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I a for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey that tree? It was amazing!"
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this broadcast. Remember to conjugate each verb correctly.
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to digest 1 it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please whisper 2, I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I take 3 a nap 4 for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey climb 5 that tree? It was amazing!"
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to digest 1 it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please whisper 2, I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I take 3 a nap 4 for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey climb 5 that tree? It was amazing!"
1 digest: "Digesting" is the process of breaking down or decomposing food in the stomach. The verb can also be used figuratively to describe "processing information", as in the sentence: "I'm still digesting the news he gave us". In this broadcast, Stephanie Irving reports that "koalas have a very slow metabolism, and it takes them hours to digest." This means that when koalas eat food, it takes a long time for their bodies to process it.
2 whisper: To "whisper" means to talk in a quiet, low or soft voice so that not a lot of noise is made, and you cannot be heard from longer distances. In this broadcast, Stephanie is talking quietly so that she does not disturb the sleeping koalas. Brent asks her, "Why are you whispering, Stephanie? Should I whisper too?". The "h" in "whisper" is not pronounced.
3 take: With the noun "nap", the verb "take" is used. For example: I take a nap everyday on the bus home. We also take a break, or take five, both of which mean to have a pause.
4 nap: A "nap" is a short sleep, often taken during the day. In this broadcast, Stephanie tells Moira that the koala which fell off the tree is now climbing up the tree again "probably to take a little nap." This means that the koala is going back up the tree in order to sleep again.
5 climb: The verb "to climb" describes the act of ascending or going up something, such as a tree or mountain. We can use the infinitive form of the verb (without "to") following the auxiliary construction "Did you see". In this broadcast, Stephanie reports that after falling, the koala is once again "climbing up the tree". She means that the koala which fell is now ascending the tree once more. Although there is a "b" at the end of the verb "to climb", it is not pronounced. The term sounds like "clime"!
练习 4
The bar chart here predicts Edward's happiness for next week (5 = very happy, 1 = very unhappy).
Complete the sentences using terms from the conversation.
Between Monday and Thursday, Edward's happiness will (vary, change) between 1 and 2.
However, towards the end of the week, Edward will become happier: on Friday his happiness will (rise, increase) from 2 to 4.
Then on Saturday, Edward's happiness will completely (get better), rising from 4 to its original value of 5.
Complete the sentences using terms from the conversation.
Between Monday and Thursday, Edward's happiness will (vary, change) between 1 and 2.
However, towards the end of the week, Edward will become happier: on Friday his happiness will (rise, increase) from 2 to 4.
Then on Saturday, Edward's happiness will completely (get better), rising from 4 to its original value of 5.
The bar chart here predicts Edward's happiness for next week (5 = very happy, 1 = very unhappy).
Complete the sentences using terms from the conversation.
Between Monday and Thursday, Edward's happiness will [not done] fluctuate 1 (vary, change) between 1 and 2.
However, towards the end of the week, Edward will become happier: on Friday his happiness will [not done] climb 2 (rise, increase) from 2 to 4.
Then on Saturday, Edward's happiness will completely [not done] recover 3 (get better), rising from 4 to its original value of 5.
Complete the sentences using terms from the conversation.
Between Monday and Thursday, Edward's happiness will [not done] fluctuate 1 (vary, change) between 1 and 2.
However, towards the end of the week, Edward will become happier: on Friday his happiness will [not done] climb 2 (rise, increase) from 2 to 4.
Then on Saturday, Edward's happiness will completely [not done] recover 3 (get better), rising from 4 to its original value of 5.
1 fluctuate: To fluctuate is to change or vary rapidly. Example: The weather has been FLUCTUATING between cold and very cold all week. Edward says that after "a rumor about a product causing health problems", "Delavigne's share price will fluctuate".
2 climb: The verb "to climb" literally describes the act of ascending or going up something, such as a tree or mountain. Example: It took me 10 days to CLIMB mount Everest. However, "to climb" is also used to describe an upward movement of financial values, such as sales revenues or share prices increasing. Example: Our sales CLIMBED 28.3% this year. Although there is a "b" at the end of the verb "to climb", it is not pronounced. The term sounds like "clime"!
3 recover: In this context, "to recover" is synonymous with "to re-establish" or "to improve". Example: After a long recession, the Transylvanian economy is finally starting to RECOVER. The verb "to recover" is versatile in English: it can refer to someone who is recuperating from an illness, or it can express the sense of "regaining a former condition". "You'll recover" means "you'll get better" or "your situation will improve".
