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Unit 8

  mechanism  n.   機械裝置；機構，機制；（自然現象等的）作用過程
These automatic cameras have a special focusing mechanism.
 General secretary
  Instant noodles
  overcome  v.   戰勝，克服
Support from his family and his own survivor instincts have helped him overcome obstacles. 


  regulate  v.   管理，控制；調節，使有條理 
Her mother strictly regulates how much TV she can watch.
 external  a.   外在的，在外的
The external walls of the house are in need of repair.
  feasible  a.   可行的，可能的
Its quite feasible (that) well get the money.
  neutral  a.   1. 中立的；2. 中性的
  She is neutral in this argument; she doesnt care who wins.
  blame…on  把…歸咎于
John blames his lack of confidence on his mother.
 
  They blamed the failure of the action on George.
  to advantage  有利地，有效地
 It would be to your advantage to agree to his demands. 


  now that  既然，由于
Now (that) Ive got my own car I dont get as much exercise as I used to.
  Used to do
  Be (get become turn) used to doing
 
  Now (that) oil is scarce, the fate of the motor car is uncertain.
  leave…alone  不管，不理；聽其自然
  Leave me alone - take your hand off my arm. 
 
  Will you leave that piano alone?
 
  out of step  步伐不一致，不協調
  Im no good at dancing - I always get hopelessly out of step.
 
  one of the children in the parade was walking out of step with all the others.
  Hurry up and we’ll catch the train.
  Hurry up or we’ll miss the train.