2017考研英语作文必背语句（3）

 　　在考研英语中，作文的难度系数虽然稍高一些，但通过认真的积累和准备，挑战高分也不是不可能，最重要的是我们要做好英语语句的积累，以下为英语作文必背语句。

　　1、We must avoid over indulgence and conspicuous¹ consumption.We must instead continueto recognize the benefits of thrift² in order to protect our new found prosperity.

　　我们必须避免过分放纵和铺张浪费。相反，我们应该继续发扬节俭的优点以守护我们新获得的繁荣。

　　2、It is absolutely essential to reverse the irrational³ misuse⁴ of nonrenewable resources. Forexample, fuel-efficient motor vehicles must be developed to reduce oil consumption and alternativeenergy sources must be found to replace coal.

　　彻底改变对不可再生资源的非理性滥用是绝对有必要的。例如，必须开发节能的机动车减少汽油的消耗量，并且必须找到可替代能源取代煤。

　　3、While achieving success is easier said than done, persistence⁵ does in fact pay off. One of themost important traits of a successful person is self-confidence, another is desire, and still another isdetermination.

　　获得成功说起来比做起来容易，然而坚持不懈确实会有好结果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，还有一个是决心。

　　4、Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution.

　　认识到问题是找到解决办法的第一步。

　　5、Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid⁶, but none fullyaddress the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context.

　　目前提供的许多解释至少在一定程度上是正确的，但是，没有一个解释能完全处理问题，这件事情必须放在更广阔的背景中考虑。

1 conspicuous   

adj.明眼的，惹人注目的；炫耀的，摆阔气的

参考例句：

• It is conspicuous that smoking is harmful to health.很明显，抽烟对健康有害。
• Its colouring makes it highly conspicuous.它的色彩使它非常惹人注目。

2 thrift   

adj.节约，节俭；n.节俭，节约

参考例句：

• He has the virtues of thrift and hard work.他具备节俭和勤奋的美德。
• His thrift and industry speak well for his future.他的节俭和勤勉预示着他美好的未来。

3 irrational   

adj.无理性的，失去理性的

参考例句：

• After taking the drug she became completely irrational.她在吸毒后变得完全失去了理性。
• There are also signs of irrational exuberance among some investors.在某些投资者中是存在非理性繁荣的征象的。

4 misuse   

n.误用，滥用；vt.误用，滥用

参考例句：

• It disturbs me profoundly that you so misuse your talents.你如此滥用自己的才能，使我深感不安。
• He was sacked for computer misuse.他因滥用计算机而被解雇了。

5 persistence   

n.坚持，持续，存留

参考例句：

• The persistence of a cough in his daughter puzzled him.他女儿持续的咳嗽把他难住了。
• He achieved success through dogged persistence.他靠着坚持不懈取得了成功。

6 valid   

adj.有确实根据的；有效的；正当的，合法的

参考例句：

• His claim to own the house is valid.他主张对此屋的所有权有效。
• Do you have valid reasons for your absence?你的缺席有正当理由吗？