Unit 5 Getting the Message
Ⅰ. Words and Expressions
1. convey ---- To take or carry from one place to another; transport. 运送;运输
---- To communicate or make known; impart通知;通报;传达
The truck conveyed machinery across the country. 这辆卡车在全国各地运送机器。
Wires convey electricity.金属线导电。
I will convey the information to him.我将把这消息通知他。
2. advertise ---- To make public announcement of, especially to proclaim the qualities or advantages of (a product or business) so as to increase sales. 做广告
---- To warn or notify告诫,告知
The company advertised for a new secretary.公司登广告招聘一名新秘书。
We should advertise for someone to look after our children.
我们该登个广告聘人来照管孩子们。