重要的单词

重要的单词 analysis n. the careful examination of something in order to understand it better An analysis of her test results showed that she was perfectly healthy. analyze v. to examine or think about something carefully in order to understand it Government scientists are trying to analyze what went wrong. announce v. to officially and publicly tell people about something The police announced that the suspect had been arrested. announcement n. an official public statement The whole country was waiting for an announcement about the results of the election. appoint v. to choose someone for a job, position, etc. The assistant principal appointed Yussuf to lead the committee. appointment n. the act of choosing someone for a job, position, etc. The president has been giving a lot of thought to the appointment of a new department head. combination n. two or more different things that are used or put together A combination of factors led to the choice of Germany as the site of the Soccer World Cup championship. combine v. if you combine two or more things, ideas, or qualities, they begin to work or exist together The three airlines combined to make one giant company. criticism n. the act of judging whether someone or something is good or bad Teresa's criticism of the plan made us reconsider it. criticize v. to judge someone or something severely The news media criticized the mayor's plan for higher taxes. develop v. to grow or change into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced We have plans to develop the local economy. development n. the process of becoming bigger, stronger, or more advanced There's been a lot of economic development in this region recently--just last week, three new factories opened up. endorse v. to officially say that you approve of someone or something After several famous runners endorsed the new shoe, sales rose sharply. endorsement n. officially saying that you approve of someone or something The president's endorsement is sure to help the senator get reelected. press v. to push something with our finger to make a machine do something, ring a bell, etc. Just press the doorbell, and I'll come down and let you in. pressure n. an attempt to make someone do something by using influence, threats, etc. The group is putting a lot of pressure on the governor to change her mind. proposal n. a plan or idea that is officially suggested for someone to consider The city government has made a proposal to build several new schools. propose v. to officially suggest that something be done The group proposed to hold its next meeting in April. react v. to behave in a particular way because of what someone has done or said to you Ivor didn't react well to the news of his former girlfriend's marriage. reaction n. something that you feel or do because of what has happened to you or been said to you What was her reaction when you told her? recommend v. to advise someone to do something I recommend that you try the chicken Kiev -- it's very good here. recommendation n. advice given to someone, especially about what to do Mona's recommendation is that we go hiking tomorrow, because it might rain today.