unit 2 Words and expressions

　　1.debate about /on/upon sh争论某事

　　Debate sth with sb 与某人争某事

　　eg.I debated the idea in my mind until I fell asleep.

　　我入睡前一直在思考这个问题。

　　They were debating whether to go to the mountain or to the seaside.

　　他们正在争论是去山上还是去海边。

　　After a long debate the bill was passed in congress.

　　经过长时间的辩论后，议案在国会通过了。

　　2.in addition to sth/doing sth=as well as, besides另外

　　Additions are made to the list from time to time.

　　清单的内容不断扩充。

　　In addition to giving a general introduction to computers, the course also provides practical experience.

　　课程除了介绍一般电脑知识外，还提供实际操作的机会。

　　3.lie-lay-lain-lying 躺，卧，位于

　　lay-laid-laid-laying 放置，下蛋

　　lie-lied-lied-lying 撒谎

　　figure 体形，身体；数字；图形；人像，雕像

　　figure out 计算出；想明白

　　have/keep a good figure 拥有/保持好身材

　　be poor/good at figures 擅长/不擅长计算

　　4.get into (out of ) a difficult situation