1.definite [5defInIt] adj. 明确的；肯定的= clearly defined; explicitly precise

        I want a definite answer “yes” or “no”.

        我要明确的答覆，“是”或“否”。

2.industry [5IndEstrI] n. 行业；工业= a specific branch of manufacture and trade

        But when industry became more important than agriculture in American life, families became smaller.

        但是,在美国人的生活中当工业比农业更为重要时,家庭开始变小了。

3.figure (out) [5fI^E] vi. 想清楚，弄明白；计算出= to consider or regard

        We must figure out how to solve the problem.

        我们必须想出解决这个问题的办法。

4.actually [5AktFuElI] adv. 实际上=in fact

        Actually it's we that owe you a lot.

        实际上,应该是我们感谢您。

5.possibility [pRsI5bIlItI] n. 可能（性）= something that is possible

        Is it a possibility that you will work abroad?

        你有可能去国外工作吗？

6.physical [5fIzIk(E)l] adj. 身体的；物质的= of or relating to the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; of or relating to material things

        Physical fitness is having a strong healthy body.

        身体健康就是有一个强壮健康的身体。

7.traffic [5trAfIk] n. 交通= the passage of people, vehicles, or messages along routes of transportation or communication

        The city streets are full of traffic.

        城市的街道上满是行人车辆。

8.guidance [5^aIdEns] n. 指导；引导= the act or process of guiding

        He did the work with his teacher's guidance.

        他在老师的指导下做了这件工作。

9.overlook [EJvE5lJk] vt. 忽略；看漏= to fail to notice or consider; miss

        The secretary is very careful and never overlooks any little points.

        秘书是个很细心的人她从不忽视细节。

10.obvious [5RbvIEs] adj. 明显的，显然的= easily perceived or understood; quite apparent

        Indeed, there are many obvious advantages to a five-day week.

        的确,实行五天工作制有许多明显的优点。

11.appointment [E5pCIntmEnt] n. 约会；任命；场合= an arrangement to do something or meet someone at a particular time and place

        The manager met the newspapermen by appointment.

        经理按事先的约定会见了记者。

12.occasion [E5keIVEn] n. 时机；时刻；场合= a favorable or appropriate time or juncture; an opportunity

        This is not an occasion for laughter.

        这不是欢笑的时候。

13.convenient [kEn5vi:nIEnt] adj. 方便的= suited or favorable to one's comfort, purpose, or needs

        Sickness is a convenient excuse for not going.

        生病是不去的适当借口。

14.volunteer [vRlEn5tIE] n. 自愿参加者，志愿者= a person who performs or offers to perform a service of his or her own free will

        We want some volunteers to help paint the house.

        我们想要几个自愿帮助漆房屋的人。

15.agency [5eIdVEnsI] n. 专业行政部门；代理，中介= a business or service authorized to act for others

        He got a new job via an employment agency.

        他通过职业介绍所得到了新工作。

16.publish [5pQblIF] vt. 出版；发表；公布= to issue a publication

        News of the general's sudden death was not published for several days.

        那个将军突然死亡的消息有好几天没有公布。

17.available [E5veIlEbl] adj. 可利用的；现成可使用的；可获得的= present and ready for use; at hand; accessible

        Kept a fire extinguisher available at all times.

        任何时候都要放置即时可用的灭火器。

18.librarian [laI5breErIEn] n. 图书馆管理员（或馆长）= a person who is a specialist in library work

        You can ask the librarian to help you find the book.

        你可以请图书管理员帮你找书。

19.opportunity [RpE5tju:nItI] n. 就业（或提升）机会；时机= a favorable or suitable occasion or time

        I'll have another opportunity to visit the exhibition next year.

        明年我们还有一次机会参观这个展览会。

20.recommendation [rekEmen5deIFEn] n. 推荐信；推荐= the act of recommending

        I went to the new hotel on your recommendation.

        经你的介绍我去了这家新旅馆。

1.grow up 长大成人

        The little girl then has grown up.

        当时的小女孩已经长大成人了。

2.figure out 弄明白，弄清楚

        Can you figure out this puzzle?

        你能找到谜底吗?

3.make an appointment with 与…约会

        I made an appointment to see the doctor.

        我约定好时间去看医生。

4.set up 提出；建立

        A statue will be set up in front of the building.

        这座楼前将要建立一座雕像。

5.in person 本人，亲自

        He applied for the job in person.

        他亲自应聘这项工作。

6.come in with 带着…进去

        The mad man came in with a knife.

        那个疯子拿着一把刀进来。

7.take notes 记笔记

        You have to take notes when listening to the lectures.

        听讲座的时候你应该记笔记。

8.give up 对…不再抱有希望；放弃

        He gave up on writing the novel.

        他放弃写小说了。

9.come away with 带着…离开

        She has to come away with regret.

        她只好带着遗憾离开。

10.the fine art 复杂的艺术

        The salesman is really good at the fine art of persuasion.

        这个推销员精通说服他人这门复杂的艺术。

Notes

(1) the outdoors: the outdoor activities

(2) job-hunters: 求职者

(3) guidance counselor: （就业的）咨询顾问

(4) Don’t overlook the obvious: Don’t ignore what is clear and near around you.

(5) gas station: a place that sells gasoline and repairs motor vehicles （车辆）

(6) Writer’s Digest: a US magazine providing advice, information and opportunities for creative writers. It regularly publishes “internships”, a directory of job training opportunities in areas such as business, sport, science and the performing arts

(7) mailings and fliers: posted matters and small sheets of paper on which advertising matter is printed and given out to people

(8) the United Way: US social welfare organization founded in 1918

(9) the Volunteer Council: groups of ordinary citizens who offer help at a neighbourhood level without charging any fees

(10) the Kiwanis: US club of industrialists and businessmen, which holds luncheons every week. The word comes from Indian, meaning “to become famous（扬名）.” 基瓦尼俱乐部

(11) Chamber of Commerce：商会。US organization of businessmen set up to improve business conditions and practices and to protect business interests. The first in the US was the New York Chamber of Commerce (1768) and now most sizeable US cities have one.