重點講解:
1. on record 有記錄的;有記載的;
The 1980s were the hottest decade on record.
20世紀80年代是有史以來最熱的十年 。
2. contribute to 促成;促使;是導致…的原因之一;
The report says design faults in both the vessels contributed to the tragedy.
報告說兩艘船存在的設計缺陷也促成了這場悲劇的發生 。
3. intend to do sth. 想要;打算;計劃;
We intend to appeal the verdict.
我們打算對裁決提出上訴 。
4. collaborate with 合作,協作(尤指著書或做研究);
He collaborated with his son Michael on the English translation of a text on food production.
他和兒子邁克爾合作,把一篇介紹食品生產的文章譯成了英文 。
adj. 火山的,猛烈的