◆dismantle v. 拆卸
take apart
He took a longmor apart.
◆chunk n. (厚)块
◆snap v. 绷断
猛咬(==bite);拍快照
break suddenly
The chain snap suddenly.
snap one’s fingers at sb. 弹响指
snap sth. up 迅速地抓住机会抢购
Eg: The cheapist dresses were quickly snapped up. 抢购一空
in a snap 立刻,马上
It is a snap. 很轻松,小菜一碟
◆insurmountable adj. 不能克服的,难以对付的
==cannot be overcome
surmount: 克服 surmount difficulty
Eg:They are faced with insurmountable difficulties.
vanquish: 克服
◆jigsaw n. 线锯
◆nag v. 唠叨不休
◆rust v. 生锈
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§ Lesson 46 Do it yourself 自己动手
Q: Did the writer repair his lawn mower in the end? Why / Why not?
So great is our passion for doing things for ourselves, that we are becoming increasingIy less dependent on specialized labour. No one can plead ignorance of a subject any longer, for there are countless do-it-yourself publications. Armed with the right tools and materials, newlyweds gaily embark on the task of decorating their own Homes. Men, particularly, spend hours of their leisure time installing their own fireplaces, laying out their own gardens; building garages and making furniture. Some really keen enthusiasts go so far as to build their own computers. Shops cater for the do-it-yourself craze not only by running special advisory services for novices, but by offering consumers bits and pieces which they can assemble at Home. Such things provide an excellent outlet for pent up creative energy, but unfortunately not all of us are born handymen.