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定义

to improve: 改善、改进 verb
Luna volunteers for an organization that tries to improve the living conditions of poor families. 露娜志愿加入一个组织，为改善贫穷家庭的生活状况而努力。
Jean is really improving his English. 基恩在努力提高他的英语水平。
an improvement: 改进、进步 noun
There is always room for improvement. 总是有改进的空间。

示例

  • "What kind of improvements would you like to see at the office?"
  • "We have trading partners all over the world, improving educational facilities, and natural resources which will last us for centuries."
  • "Perhaps you could improve the way the information is organized?"
  • "Susan : To be honest, I think your reputation can only be improved by being linked to a luxury brand like Delavigne."
  • "He needs to improve his Spanish anyway."
  • "All you need is an email address to improve your French!"
  • "While I always enjoy a chance to improve my script and cursive writing, a modern company is quite dependent upon its information and technology systems, and indeed a functioning Internet connection."
  • "Last year, things improved, we sold a lot of perfumes and we overtook... Fiji!"
  • "I'm going to improve your life immeasurably."
  • "In order to improve our organization's reputation for service, here are some proven customer service guidelines that I have found particularly beneficial"
  • ""The May Day protesters are calling for a reform of the US immigration policy, universal health care, improved workers' rights and an end to all wars instigated by the US."
  • "The Delavigne Corporation is delighted to announce the launch of the new and improved Classic Collection publicity campaign, still starring Ivana Bümbüm. Offering a more subtle approach than the first version of the Classic Collection campaign earlier this year, the new marketing strategy is more innovative in its attention to nuance, and its bespoke approach."
  • "However, I can tell you that the initiative kills two birds with one stone: not only should it improve the level of hygiene in the office, it will also provide a permanent use for otherwise useless intern, Edward Moon."
  • "I'm not expecting you to be "a shoulder to cry on", but I'm convinced that, with a little bit of tact and consideration, we will see an enormous, and immediate, improvement in the quality of Doris's work."
  • "I was just wondering... what improvements do you feel that we could make here?"
  • "I know how hard you're working to improve it."
  • "Luna : We should have the chance to give ideas and suggestions for improvements or changes that we could make to our working environment."
  • "The IT systems have certainly improved since his arrival, and I've even recommended the Slideshow Consulting Group to my friends."
  • "I acquired telephone, customer service, computer and organizational skills and improved my English by speaking and writing daily."
练习 1
Check all the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer! Check all the answers which apply.
Check all the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer! Check all the answers which apply.
Mick tells Bruno that his "assistant recently accepted a better offer at a marmalade factory". He means that his assistant took a job which likely paid more than her position at Delavigne Australia.
Towards the end of the dialogue, Bruno says to Mick: "I'm sure you'll recover quickly". In this context, "to recover" is synonymous with "to re-establish good business" or "to improve the general situation". 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".
This statement is false. We know that Bruno has been to Australia because Mick brings back a boomerang from "the last time (Bruno) visited"
This statement is false. Bruno tells Mick: "I know that you have a solid staff working with you. You hand-picked most of them personally." Bruno is confirming that Mick "chose", "recruited" or "hired" most of his staff personally. "To hand-pick an employee" is to recruit and select them personally.
练习 2
"Strengthening this department won't happen overnight".

Another way of saying this is " the department won't ."
"Strengthening this department won't happen overnight".

Another way of saying this is "Improving 1 the department won't occur immediately 2."
1 Improving : If something is "strengthened" it is made "stronger" or "better". Bruno is warning Trey that the transformation of the new department won't happen immediately. "Improving" is synonymous with "strengthening" here.
1 Familiarising yourself with : To "familiarise" yourself with something means to acquaint yourself with it. This is not synonymous with "strengthening".
1 Taking over: To "take something over" means to take control of it. This is not what Bruno is referring to when he tells Trey about strengthening the department.
1 Earning respect in : When someone is respected, they are regarded with honour or esteem. To "earn" something means to acquire or obtain it. This is not what Bruno is referring to when he tells Trey about strengthening the department.
2 occur immediately: The expression "it won't happen overnight" refers to a process or transformation that will not happen "straight away" or "immediately", (one which can't occur in the space of one night). Bruno is warning Trey that the improvement of the department won't happen immediately, or that it will take time and energy.
2 be difficult: This is not what is meant by "it won't happen overnight". Bruno is warning Trey that the improvement of the department won't happen immediately, not that it won't be difficult.
2 take long: If something "won't take long", it will take a very short amount of time. Bruno is warning Trey that the improvement of the department won't happen immediately, not that it will happen very quickly. This is almost the opposite meaning to the one we are looking for.
2 be necessary: If something is "necessary" it is "essential". This is not what is meant by the expression "it won't happen overnight". Bruno is warning Trey that the improvement of the department won't happen immediately, not that this transformation isn't necessary.
练习 3
Choose the TRUE statement(s) from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the TRUE statement(s) from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!
At the end of the broadcast, Ray comments that he is flying 2000 feet above San Francisco and that it is "not looking very good down there". Ray is referring to the traffic in San Francisco when he says this, and the expression "it's not looking very good down there" indicates that the traffic isn't circulating "smoothly". We can assume from Ray's comments that the traffic in San Francisco isn't "smooth".
Moira reports that the economic crisis in Argentina has "taken a turn for the worse". If a situation has taken a "turn for the worse", then it has deteriorated or become more serious. "To improve" describes the opposite effect: a situation has got better. Moira is saying that the economic crisis in Argentina is deteriorating, not improving. Note that the expression "to take a turn for" can also be used to describe something positive: My luck has taken a turn for the better.
Moira says that there was an "assassination attempt" on the Danish Prime Minister, meaning that someone tried to kill or murder the Prime Minister of Denmark. The term "assassination" is generally used to describe the murder (or attempted murder in this case) of significant individuals (politicians, famous artists etc).
Moira says that a "devastating flood" has hit Bangladesh. A "flood" is an inundation of water which submerges normally dry land, generally due to intense rainfall or storms. An "earthquake" is the shaking or trembling of the earth due to seismic activity. When speaking of natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes, we often use the verb "to hit" to describe where the disaster occurred. For example: The Tsunami hit Thailand and Indonesia.
Moira reports that the assassination attempt on the Danish Prime Minister had "some hilarious consequences". The term "hilarious" describes something extremely funny. Moira is saying that the attempted murder of the Danish Prime Minister had some comical results, which is ironic, because generally assassination attempts are quite serious!
练习 4
Ray and Rachid are supposed to be giving a traffic report. What are they actually doing?

There may be more than one correct answer!
Ray and Rachid are supposed to be giving a traffic report. What are they actually doing?

There may be more than one correct answer!
Ray Upton tells Brent and Moira that he and Rachid are at the beach "drinking a couple of cold ones". A "cold one" is a familiar term for a cold beer. Rachid and Ray are drinking beer on the beach.
Although Ray and Rachid are supposed to be reporting on Miami's traffic, they decided to take a break and stop at the beach to sunbathe and relax. In this broadcast, Ray makes no mention of the state of Miami's traffic, so we can't assume that traffic is moving slowly.
Now there's a thought! I would love to see Ray and Rachid Salsa dancing. No they are not Salsa dancing but I like your way of thinking.
Ray informs Brent and Moira that after stopping at Taco Bell to "grab some food", he is having an enchilada and Rachid is "enjoying a fish taco". These dishes are traditionally Mexican, although they have been packaged and processed into fast food, American style.
Ray Upton tells Brent and Moira that "Rachid and I are lying on the beach, drinking a couple of cold ones and soaking up the sun". Rachid and Ray are relaxing on the beach by the sea.
Although Rachid is eating fish (in taco form), he and Ray are not "fishing" which refers to the act of catching fish (or trying to!).
练习 5
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the conversation.

NOTE: This is NOT a transcript of the dialogue you just heard.

Bruno: I'm furious with you Horatio. I mean really, really angry. But I'm trying to stay calm, and not lose my .
Horatio: I don't care if you yell and shout, Bruno. I'm not a little child, I can take your anger like a man. Don't worry, I'm not like Icarus or Luna.
Bruno: Well I'm not going to scream and shout. Dr. Donna Donovan has asked me to get better at controlling my emotions. I'm trying to as a person.
Donna: Fantastic, Bruno! Your statement is a major accomplishment, a real .
Bruno: Donna, have you been here this entire time?
Horatio: Where did this woman come from?
Donna: I was under the desk. Now, Bruno, embrace Horatio. Give him a big, warm, American .
Bruno: Fine.
Donna: And now a little kiss.
Horatio: No kissing.
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the conversation.

NOTE: This is NOT a transcript of the dialogue you just heard.

Bruno: I'm furious with you Horatio. I mean really, really angry. But I'm trying to stay calm, and not lose my temper 1.
Horatio: I don't care if you yell and shout, Bruno. I'm not a little child, I can take your anger like a man. Don't worry, I'm not sensitive 2 like Icarus or Luna.
Bruno: Well I'm not going to scream and shout. Dr. Donna Donovan has asked me to get better at controlling my emotions. I'm trying to improve 3 as a person.
Donna: Fantastic, Bruno! Your statement is a major accomplishment, a real breakthrough 4.
Bruno: Donna, have you been here this entire time?
Horatio: Where did this woman come from?
Donna: I was under the desk. Now, Bruno, embrace Horatio. Give him a big, warm, American hug 5.
Bruno: Fine.
Donna: And now a little kiss.
Horatio: No kissing.
1 temper: "To lose one's temper" is an expression which means "to lose control of one's emotions", or to become very angry. In this conversation, Bruno apologizes to Horatio for "losing his temper", or acting in anger while in Horatio's laboratory. In this exercise, Bruno is expressing that even though he is angry with Horatio, he won't lose control of his emotions, and he will remain calm.
2 sensitive: A "sensitive" person is especially perceptive or easily affected emotionally by actions. The term is sometimes used to describe a person who is easily offended or upset, although the term is not pejorative. In this conversation, Horatio says "I know (Bruno's nose) is a sensitive subject", which indicates that Horatio knows that Bruno's nose (specifically his loss of his ability to smell) is a delicate topic which upsets or disturbs Bruno. In this exercise, Horatio informs Bruno that he should speak freely because he is capable to take or deal with anything Bruno might say, and that he isn't delicate or "sensitive"
3 improve: "To improve (as a person)" is to get better or develop as a person. For example: Your work has improved considerably over the last few weeks'. In this conversation, Bruno tells Horatio that he knows "how hard (he) is working to improve his English", meaning that Horatio is working hard to get better at speaking English. In this exercise, Bruno refuses to yell and scream at Horatio because he is trying to "improve" as a person.
4 breakthrough: A "breakthrough" is a term used to describe an achievement, accomplishment or discovery. The term is frequently used by psychologists and therapists to describe a great accomplishment in a patient's life, specifically to express that they have "overcome" or "surpassed" an obstacle. For example: When Horatio admitted that he was wrong, it was an incredible breakthrough. Note that a "breakthrough" can also be used in a different context to describe an important discovery or milestone. For example: The discovery of penicillin was a breakthrough in the medical field. "Breakthrough" can also be used as an adjective: A "breakthrough" technology.
5 hug: A "hug" is an embrace, a physical gesture in which two people briefly hold each other affectionately. Donna suggests that Bruno and Horatio hug at the end of their session, and then Horatio insists that Donna join them in their embrace.

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