Key words made easy Read the following sentences and translate them into Chinese, focusing on the given words. machismo/manhood The skinny child was not scared of their threat. He demonstrated his machismo/manhood by pushing back. sensitivity The father’s remarks showed a lack of sensitivity to the problems of the kids. commitment He doesn’t want to get married because he is afraid of any commitments. acknowledge He thinks his brother is very uncommunicative, because he doesn’t like to acknowledge his fears and problems. code As young men, we have to follow a series codes of conduct in whatever we do. sympathy The big boy in blue had no sympathy for his friend who already had a swollen face. conflict The parents of boys are often bothered by conflicts between boys. gang A gang of young men is playing a trick on their buddies. intervene They were about to fight when their father intervened. remote She is a silent girl, cold and remote. Key expressions in use Read the following sentences and translate them into Chinese, focusing on the given expressions. on the road to Jimmy hurt his arm in the traffic accident, but he feels better and seems to be on the road to recovery. touch off His stupid remarks touched off a fight between the boys. plead with He pleaded with his mother to let him handle the matter himself. be wary of Children are taught to be wary of strangers when they are very young. appeal to Toddlers often appeal to their mothers for assistance when they learn to walk.