学个词Learn a Word 第1538-update

  今天我们要学的词是update. Update is spelled u-p-d-a-t-e, update. Update 做名词的时候，意思是最新消息，最新情况。生产黑莓手机的公司RIM¹由于经营不利，开始裁员，但是具体人数不明。RIM said it would offer an update when it reports quarterly financial results on June 28th. RIM公司说，会在6月28号公布季度财务数据时提供最新消息。In her weekly message, the principal gave the parents an update on the renovation² process. 校长在每周简报中向家长们介绍了校舍翻新的最新进展。 The media obtained an update on the recovery status of the injured quarterback. 媒体得到了四分位受伤后身体恢复情况的最新报告。好，今天我们学习的词是update, update, update...

1 rim   

n.(圆物的)边，轮缘；边界

参考例句：

• The water was even with the rim of the basin.盆里的水与盆边平齐了。
• She looked at him over the rim of her glass.她的目光越过玻璃杯的边沿看着他。

2 renovation   

n.革新，整修

参考例句：

• The cinema will reopen next week after the renovation.电影院修缮后，将于下星期开业。
• The building has undergone major renovation.这座大楼已进行大整修。