1.describe [dɪ'skraɪb]
vt. 描述，描绘
description n. 描述，说明书
Can you describe the thief in detail?
你能详细描述下小偷的样子吗？

2.prescribe [prɪ'skraɪb]
v. 规定; 开处方
prescription n. 药方，指示

3.manuscript ['mænjʊskrɪpt]
n.手稿，原稿

4.subscribe [səb'skraɪb]
vt. 订阅，订购；认购（股票）；（定期）捐助
She subscribes to several women’s magazines.
她订阅了几本女性杂志。

5.*situation [sɪtjʊ'eɪʃ(ə)n]
n. 情况，形势，处境
economic and political situation 经济政治形势

6.location [lə(ʊ)'keɪʃ(ə)n]
n. 位置, 地点; 定位
locate vt. 位于；定位；定居
The business is located right in the center of town.
这家商店就在市中心。

7.*condition [kən'dɪʃ(ə)n]
n. 状况，条件，环境
vt. 决定；使适应
This athlete is in perfect condition.
这名运动员状态极佳。
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank.
国会可能会迫使该银行接受苛刻的条件。

8.*environment [ɪn'vaɪrənm(ə)nt]
n. 环境
environmental protection  环境保护
The company had failed to provide a safe environment for its workers.
该公司没有为员工提供安全的工作环境。

9.*context ['kɒntekst]
n. 上下文，语境，环境  
We are doing this work in the context of reforms in the economic, social and cultural spheres.
我们正在经济、社会和文化领域改革的背景下从事这项工作。

10.*background ['bækgraʊnd]
n. 背景，出身
education background  教育背景
under the background of economic globalization 在经济全球化的背景下