Unit 3 Technology and Media

Scientific invention

Historical Milestone/ mark

exert a far-reaching/ profound effect/ influence /impact on…深远影响 double-edged sword 双刃剑 technical innovation 科技革新 pave the way for future development lay a solid foundation for…

问题opposite forces:

事故:

potential hazards / dangers pay a heavy price

traffic accidents claim/ take away … lives 环境:

exhaust gas / tail gas 尾气 chronic lead poisoning 慢性铅中毒 carbon dioxide 二氧化碳 traffic congestion/ jam:

交通科技:

a pillar /supporting industry支柱产业 means of transportation /transportation tools 交通工具

airplane / air travel /automobile industry popularization of private cars / no longer a luxury or a symbol of social status

overcrowded rush hour energy crisis

fossil fuels/ energy consumption/ waste 化石燃料、能源消耗

non-renewable and limited natural resources 不可再生

优势:

on economy:

give a great push to/ stimulate/ encourage/

boost/

accelerate

the

解决方案:

regulate/ legislate /impose restrictions on 规范、设限

impose/ set speed limits observe/

obey/

abide

by

traffic

economic growth/ development promote the development of relative/ related industries 促进相关产业发展 for individual: raise the quality of life

provide convenience for …快速舒适 speedy and comfortable

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regulations 遵守交通法规

levy the tax/ tax sb heavily 赋重税 lay more emphasis on/ focus more on make full use of road networks ease/ relieve the traffic pressure