1. consumer [kən'sjuːmə]
n. 消费者;用户,顾客
The choice of consumer goods available in local shops is small. 本地商店中可供选择的消费用商品很少。
2. consumption [kən'sʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n]
n. 消费;消耗;
The laws have led to a reduction in fuel consumption in the U.S. 这些法律已导致美国燃料消耗的降低。
3. environment [ɪn'vaɪrənm(ə)nt]
vt. 强调;在…下面划线;
The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk. 该报告强调了他对于标准被降低的担忧。
4. environmental [ɪnvaɪrən'ment(ə)l]
adj. 环境的,周围的;有关环境的
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. 境污染是当今人们所面对的一个非常严重的问题。
5. surrounding [sə'raʊndɪŋ]
adj. 周围的,附近的 n. 环境,周围的事物
The transplant was rejected by the surrounding tissue. 移植的器官受到周围组织的排斥。
6. atmosphere ['ætməsfɪə]
n. 气氛;大气;空气
She helps students get comfortable with their new academic atmosphere. 她帮助学生熟悉新的学术环境。
7. situation [sɪtjʊ'eɪʃ(ə)n]
n. 情况;形势;处境;位置
Army officers said the situation was under control. 军方官员说局势已得到控制。
8. situated ['sɪtjʊeɪtɪd]
adj. 位于…的;处于…境遇的
His hotel is situated in one of the loveliest places on the Loire. 他的旅馆坐落在卢瓦尔的一个最优美的地方。