重點單詞：
1、sake
n. 目的；利益；理由；日本米酒
n. (Sake)人名；(羅)薩克；(日)酒(姓)
Let's assume for the sake of argument that we manage to build a satisfactory database.
讓我們為了討論假定我們設法構建了一個令人滿意的數據庫。
2、fluent
adj. 流暢的，流利的；液態的；暢流的
She studied eight foreign languages but is fluent in only six of them.
她學了8種外語，但流利的只有其中的6種。
3、forbid
vt. 禁止；妨礙，阻止
His own pride forbids him to ask Arthur's help.
他自己的傲慢使他不可能尋求亞瑟的幫助。
4、choosy
adj. 好挑剔的
Skiers should be particularly choosy about the insurance policy they buy.
滑雪者在購買保險的問題上應特別謹慎。
重點短語：
1、turn down
減小，關小，調低
He kept turning the central heating down.
他不斷地調低中央暖氣系統的溫度。
考考你（翻譯）：
1、經濟變化本身并沒有吸引他。
2、他的兒子非常流利的發言受到了表揚。
3、她被關起來不許讀書。
答案下期公布：
上期答案：
1、The director deliberated for a long time before giving his decision.
2、An engine has many parts, each performing a different function.
3、Remember to lag the water pipes with some cloth when there is a drop in temperature.