1. ancient adj.
(1) 古代的 in ancient times
(2) 古老的 We were deeply attracted by the ancient building.
< 归类> ancient (古代的)→ modern ( 现代的) → contemporary ( 当代的)
2. compete Vi
拓展:competitor n. 竞争对手 competition n. 竞争,角逐 competitive a. 竞争的
搭配:(1) compete with / against sb for sth 因…而与某人竞争
(2) compete in sth 参加比赛/ 竞赛
(3) in competition with ... 与…竞争
eg: 1) I think you should compete for the monitor.
2) Will you compete with Tom in the swimming race?
3. take part in
eg: Mr. Black took part in our conversation.
辨析 : take part in, join in, join , attend
(1) take part in : 指参加会议或群众性活动等,重在说明主语参加该项活动并在其中 发挥一定的作用。
(2)join in : 指参加正在进行的活动,如参加竞赛、娱乐、谈话等。
(3)join : 通常指参加某组织或团体,并成为其中的一员。
(4)attend : 正式用语,指参加会议或婚礼、葬礼、典礼或上课、上学、听报告等,强调的是这一动作本身,而不是强调参加者在活动中所起的作用。