there.

　　 【例】 After he left, there was a more relaxed atmosphere at home.

　　 他走后，家里的空气轻松了许多。

　　 There is an atmosphere of tension in the city today.

　　 城市中有种紧张的氛围。

1. fundamental : adj

1) 基本的，根本的

【例】We shall have to make some fundamental changes . 我们必须进行一些根本改变。

They are fighting for the fundamental human rights. 他们为基本人权而战。

2）essential to the existence, development or success of sth. 必须的、必不可少的、十分重要的。

【例】 My relationship with the actors is fundamental to my work as a director.

我和演员的关系对我的导演工作有重要影响。

2. chain : n

1) a series of metal rings connected to each other, used for fastening , pulling or lifting things.

【例】There was a chain hanging from the gate.

一条铁链从大门上垂下来。

2) a series of people or things of the same type that form a connected line.

【例】Firefighters formed a human chain to carry the injured climbers to safety.

消防员筑城一道人墙把受伤的攀登者送到安全地带。

A chain of events eventually led to murder. 一系列事件导致了谋杀案。

3）连锁店

【例】Japan's leading hotel chain: 日本主要的连锁旅馆

4) a situation in which you can not sell your house until the person whose house you are buying has bought their new house.连环购房链