自考英語(yǔ)2課件Unit5 TextA

1、Unit 5Keeping Your Dreams Alive2Transcend The beauty of her songs transcend words and language. 這些事情是人類所無(wú)法理解的。 Such matters transcend human understanding.3moan about to complain in an annoying way, especially in an unhappy voice and without good reason: I feel seasick already, she moaned. A lot of p

2、eople moaned about the parking problems.4Incessantly They quarreled incessantly. - incessant adj. The childs incessant talking started to irritate her. incessant rain5Noisily He blew his nose noisily. -noisy adj. The kids have been really noisy today. a noisy engine The bar was very noisy.6Subtly a

3、subtly different colour subtle adj. comparative subtler or, more subtle, superlative subtlest The pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences between them. The warning signs of the disease are so subtle that they are often ignored.7Enormity Even now, the full enormity of his crimes has no

4、t been exposed. the enormity of the task -enormous adj. an enormous bunch of flowers The team made an enormous effort.8Burden The burden of taxation has risen considerably. I dont like being a burden on other people. Nothing can lifttheburden from my shoulders. the tax/financial/debt burden9Belief a

5、 strong/firm belief it is somebodys belief that a mistaken/false belief a strong belief in God It is my belief that we will find a cure for cancer in the next ten years. It is a widely held belief that violent crime is increasing. -believe10Unique a unique opportunity to study these rare creatures E

6、ach persons fingerprints are unique. The issues being discussed here are not unique to the US.11Affliction His deafness is a great affliction to him. 塞翁失馬,焉知非福。 Afflictions are sometimes blessings in disguise. -afflict afflict with/by a country afflicted by famine12Somehow in some way, or by some me

7、ans, although you do not know how: Dont worry, well get the money back somehow.13Especially used to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than with others = particularly: I never liked long walks, especially in winter. Art books are expensive to produce

8、, especially if they contain colour illustrations.14Visit upon visit something on/upon somebody/something to do something to punish someone or show them that you are angry: Gods wrath will be visited on sinners. 法院要他們負(fù)擔(dān)全部費(fèi)用。 The court visits all costs upon them.15Tribe a tribe of Aborigines known as

9、 the Dolphin People16Species Seven species of birds of prey have been observed. pandas and other endangered species (=ones that may soon no longer exist) The Origin of Species 17Discipline The book gives parents advice on discipline. serious discipline problems in the police force Working from home

10、requires a good deal of discipline. (self-discipline)18Confront The problems confronting the new government were enormous. be confronted with something Customers are confronted with a bewildering amount of choice. We try to help people confront their problems. -confrontation a situation in which the

11、re is a lot of angry disagreement between two people or groups: confrontation with/between an ideological confrontation between conservatives and liberals19Evoke The photographs evoked strong memories of our holidays in France. His appearance is bound to evoke sympathy. Her speech evoked a hostile r

12、esponse.20Grief The grief she felt over Lisas death was almost unbearable. Charles was overcome with grief.21Guilt guilt about/at/over Dont you have any feelings of guilt about leaving David? He felt an enormous sense of guilt when he thought about how hed treated her. -guilty guilty about/at I feel

13、 really guilty at forgetting her birthday again. She looked self-conscious and guilty.22Anxiety There is considerable anxiety among staff about job losses. deep/great anxiety The fear of unemployment can be a source of deep anxiety to people. It can help if you discuss your anxieties with someone. -

14、anxious anxious about He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery. She gave me an anxious look.23Anguish mental or physical suffering caused by extreme pain or worry: the anguish of not knowing what had happened to her24Despair in despair She killed herself in despair. to the despair of s

15、omebody To the despair of the workers, the company announced the closure of the factory. -desperate desperate housewives25Uncomfortable This sofa is so uncomfortable. She always felt slightly uncomfortable in a hat. an uncomfortable silence -comfort All our sports shoes are designed for comfort. -co

16、mfortable comfortable chair/bed/sofa etc The bed wasnt particularly comfortable.26Physical She was in constant physical pain. the physical and emotional needs of young adults people with severe physical disabilities27Equal Two plus two equals four. (the same in) Prices become more stable when supply

17、 equals demand.28Conflict conflict between the conflict between tradition and innovation in conflict (with somebody) normal kids who are in conflict with their parents political/social/industrial conflict social and political conflict in the 1930s29Engender to be the cause of a situation or feeling:

18、 the changes in society engendered by the war engender something in somebody relationships that engender trust in children30Pose to exist in a way that may cause a problem, danger, difficulty etc pose a threat/danger/risk Officials claim the chemical poses no real threat. Rising unemployment isposin

19、g serious problems for the administration.31Cutting edge the cutting edge (of something) the newest and most exciting stage in the development of something at the cutting edge (of something) research thats at the cutting edge of genetic science32Distinguish distinguish between His attorney argued th

20、at Cope could not distinguish between right and wrong. distinguish somebody/something from a method of distinguishing cancer cells from normal tissue The factor that distinguishes this company from the competition is customer service.33Call forth call something forth formalto produce a particular re

21、action: Great works of classical music can often call forth a mixture of responses from the listener.34Wisdom a man of great wisdom the collected wisdom of many centuries Paul learned to value his fathers wisdom and advice.35Mentally Shes obviously mentally ill. -mental The centre provides help for

22、people suffering from mental illness. Stress has an effect on both your physical and mental health. a childs mental development36Spiritually -spiritual Painting helps fill a spiritual need for beauty. Islam was inspired by the teachings of the spiritual leader Mohammed.37Desire to want something ver

23、y much: The hotel has everything you could possibly desire. desire to do something He desired to return to Mexico. Add lemon juice if desired. -desire a strong desire to win a desire for knowledge I have no desire to cause any trouble.38Deliberately He deliberately upset her. He shook his head slowly and deliberately. (done or said in a slow careful way) -deliberate a deliberate atte