自考英语二考试重点：unit 05 单词详解 word study
transformation,originate,penetrating,take over,take on
① transformation
n.1、变化，转化；2、改造，改革
his brain operationcauseda greattransformationinhis character.
脑手术大大改变了他的性格。
the transformation ofa backward countryintoan advanced country requires the painstaking efforts of several generations.
将一个落后的国家改变为发达国家需要几代人的艰苦努力。
thesocial and politicaltransformation ofa countryis essential tothe development of the society.
一个国家的社会和政治改革对社会的发展非常重要。
② originate
vi./vt.发源；发生，发起
all theoriesoriginate frompractice andin turnserve practice.
所有的理论都来源于实践，并反过来为实践服务。
the use of steam originated many other reforms.
蒸汽的使用引起了许多其它的革新。
③ penetrating
a.1、穿透的，贯穿的；2、深刻的，透彻的
they walked against the penetrating wind.
他们迎着刺骨的寒风行走。
her penetrating voice frightened the little boy.
她刺耳的嗓子把小男孩吓坏了。
swift’s works were most penetrating and powerful.
斯威夫特的作品极为深刻有力。
④ take over
1、接管，接任；2、把。。。从一处运到另一处
the young doctor has taken over duties of the old.
年轻医生已接替了老医生的工作。
when mr.green retired, his son took over the business from him.
格林先生退休后，由他儿子接管他的生意。
mr.browntookmeovertothe islandinhis steamboat.
布朗先生用他的汽艇把我送到该岛。
⑤ take on
1、具有，担任（工作等）；2、雇佣
the diseasetook onsome special characteristics.
那种疾病具有一些特殊的特征。
he has taken on a new job.
他已承担了一项新工作。
the employer takes on twentymoreworkers.
那位雇主又雇佣了20名工人。