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a. to become less or go down to a lower level b. to make somebody want to do something, especially something that involves hard work and effort c. to say that someone or something is responsible for something bad d. to say that something is not true e. to remove what is covering something so that it can be seen f. to say or show that two things are related, or that one of the things causes the other g. to deal with h. to take advantage of |
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once and for all, subscribe to, in charge of, break out, come down, participate in,speak up, feel at home, side with, in summary |
Rendong Nan was born on 19 February 1945 in Jilin Province, northeastern China. He (receive) his bachelor's degree (学士学位) from Tsinghua University in 1968, and his
MSc and PhD at University of Science and Technology of China in 1982 and 1987 (respective). In 1992, he became a professor at Beijing Astronomical Observatory (BAO).
In 1997-1998, the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope) concept was launched. Rendong played a key role in (carry) out the FAST project. After 13 years of pre-research together with about 20 domestic (partner), the funding proposal for FAST was approved in 2007. Rendong served the Chief Engineer and later the Chief Scientist for the construction project. His vision and (wise) were vital to the
FAST project achieving technical and scientific success.
The construction of the giant dish (complete) successfully in September 2016 as one of the Mega-Science Facilities in China. It is world's largest single dish, a landmark on Earth.
Rendong passed away from lung cancer on September 15, 2016. He will be remembered as an engaging and (gift) person, and professionally as a scientific and engineering leader led the successful completion of FAST, a unique facility for Chinese and world astronomy.
For anyone of Scottish ancestry, the kilt (苏格兰男子穿的短褶裙) is a symbol honor for the clan (氏族) which they belong to. First (wear) by those who lived in the Scottish Highlands, the kilt was a manner of dress that provided the fighting army with its most (use) tool.
The kilt is more than just a covering. It allows those who wear it to move much more freely, especially in the Highlands of Scotland the weather can become very damp. With its tight weave (密织布) of strong wool, it creates a barrier between the rain skin. When the armies of the past were fighting in Scotland, the kilt (help) protect the soldier much like armor (盔甲) would. When the nights became cold, this dress could be easily removed and spread out (create) a blanket to keep the soldier warm. Lastly, if the army needed to move at a much quicker pace, the dress could be easily removed, thus (allow) the soldier more freedom of movement.
Today the kilt is the national dress of Scotland. It is much (short) than the ones used by the Highland armies long ago, but still evokes (唤起) the pride that (carry) by those who lived on the land of Scotland.
