文档介绍：Unit 6 Section AHow to Prepare for Earthquakes
New Words
1. detect: vt.
. He was detected in the act of breaking into her house. 他闯入她屋子时被人当场发现。Family Word:
detective: n. 侦探
2. data: datum
3. wax:
. vi. The fame of the film star waxed. 那个电影明星的知名度有所增加。
n. The envelope was sealed with wax. 信封用蜡封了口。
4. withstand: vt.
. The region needs housing which is strong enough to withstand severe wind and storms. 这个地区需要结实的房屋,以经受住狂风和暴雨的袭击。
5. weld: vt.
. The door was sheet metal welded on to the frame of iron. 门是焊接在一个铁框上的金属薄板。
6. joint:
. n. Check the pipes for leaks at the joints. 检查一下管子的接缝是否有漏隙。. n. Sports shoes are now designed to help protect the knee and hip joints. 现在设计的运动鞋有助于保护膝盖和臀部关节。
. a. joint venture合资企业
7. beam: n.
. . The beams cracked and the top floor caved in. 横梁断裂,顶楼塌陷了。. . The beams of searchlights are scanning the sky. 探照灯的光束在天空扫过。
8. enclose: vt.
. . The fence that enclosed the house was painted white. 房子周围的篱笆被漆成白色。. . With this letter I enclose a photograph. 随信附上照片一张。
9. fasten: vt.