意思是對(duì)某一意圖

1、Lesson Eleven The Midnight VisitorAbout authorAbout the textWord studyPhrasesSentences paraphraseAfter-class activityAbout the authorArthur graduated from the University of Michigan in 1930 with a B.A. in English with Distinction. he returned to the University of Michigan where he received his M.A.

2、in Journalism in 1932. Arthur worked as a writer and editor for pulp western, fact detective, and screen magazines for Dell Publishing  In 1959, Arthur moved to Hollywood where he worked in television.  In 1964, Arthur also published the first of a series of mystery books for young readers

3、 . Before his death, Arthur wrote ten Three Investigators books About the textThe article can be divided into three parts:Part 1 (Para 1-5): who Ausable is and why Fowler wants to meet him.Part 2 (Para 6-16): describes the unexpected visit of Ausables adversary Max.Part 3 (Para 17-26): how Ausable o

4、utwits Max and makes him jump onto the “balcony”. Word studyFit: To cause to be the proper size and shape:Eg: The tailor fitted the trousers by shortening them.Compare fit, suitable and properFit refers to what is adapted for or suited to a purpose, occasion, or use 意思是對(duì)某一意圖、場(chǎng)合或使用是合適的：Suitable impli

5、es ability to meet a requirement, fill a need, or answer a purpose 暗含符合某要求、完成某需要或?qū)崿F(xiàn)某意圖的能力：Proper describes what is harmonious, either by nature or because it accords with reason, custom, or propriety: 描寫的是因與倫理、風(fēng)俗或禮儀相符而和諧的或是自然的：Eg: a meal fit for a gourmet; 對(duì)一位美食家很合適的一餐；a tractor fit for heavy duty;

6、適合干重活的拖拉機(jī)；not a fit time or place for an argument. 不是爭(zhēng)論的好時(shí)間或好地方。an overcoat suitable for everyday wear; 適合平時(shí)穿的外套；a book not suitable for children. 不適合孩子們看的書。the proper time to plant a crop; 種莊稼的恰當(dāng)時(shí)間；the proper form of address for a cleric. What is 神職人員講話的適當(dāng)形式。Deal in: to occupy oneself with certain

7、activitiesdeal out 分配 給予; 執(zhí)行deal well by sb. 待某人好deal well with sb. 待某人好deal with 與.交往(有生意往來) /應(yīng)付, 對(duì)付; 處理 /論及, 涉及, 研究N. a big deal 美, 口要人; 重要的事Big deal! 妙極了! (假裝贊嘆的諷刺語(yǔ))call it a deal 俚就這樣決定; 一言為定make a big deal out of 美口把.看得極為重要, 對(duì).極為重視, 就.小題大作Chuckle:chuckle over sth. 為某事十分高興chuckle to oneself 竊喜，獨(dú)

8、自暗中地笑Chucklehead <口>傻瓜, 笨蛋Disillusion v.使醒悟；使幻想破滅；曉以事實(shí)Eg: They had thought that the new colony would be a paradise, but they were soon disillusioned.他們?cè)詾樾轮趁竦厥莻€(gè)天堂，但不久他們便從這幻想中覺醒了。Disillusionary adj. 令人失望的Disillusionize v. 使幻滅,使覺醒Disillusionment n. 幻滅,覺醒Next to last next of kin 近親next to impossi

9、ble 幾乎不可能 next to nothing 差不多沒有next to the lowest 第二低的Thrill: n. give sb. a thrillIt gave me a thrill to know I had passed the examination.a thrill of joy horror 一陣喜悅恐怖V: thrill with joy 為喜悅所激動(dòng)We thrilled at the good news. 聽到那好消息我們感到很興奮。Start n.驚跳, 驚起, 吃驚, 口驚人的事awake with a start突然驚醒by fits and star

10、ts一陣一陣地, 間歇地get a start吃驚, 嚇一跳give sb. a start嚇某人一跳; Block: v:block in 堵塞, 封閉block off 封閉; 封鎖; 阻止; 隔開block out 遮蔽 / 草擬(計(jì)劃、大綱等), 畫出(略圖等)n.:in block 整批, 全部, 整個(gè)兒knock block off 俗笞打(某人); 使某人吃苦頭lose one's block 發(fā)怒, 激動(dòng), 慌張, 焦急off one's block 發(fā)怒; 發(fā)瘋on the block 正在拍賣中Phrases:1. read about: discover

11、or find out about sb.2. A setting for: surroundings3. Slip sth. into ones hands: to put into ones hand quietly4. Make an appointment: to make an arrangement to meet sb5. Stand aside: move to one side6. Take cheer: cheer up7. Before long: soon8. Risk ones life for sth.: to expose sb to danger9. The c

12、ourse of history: the usual or natural way of history10. Come on: meet or find out sb by chance11. Except for: not including12. Raise the devil with sb: to raise hell13. Save trouble: make trouble unnecessary14. Learn about sth.: become aware of 15. Be at the door: knock at the door16. Jump at a sou

13、nd: move suddenly with a jerk17. Check on: to investigate18. Be black with anger: become evil because of anger19. Take ones chance: take ones risk20. To stare after sb: to look with the eyes wide open in a fixed gaze after sb. Sentence paraphrase:1.Ausable did not fit the description of any secret a

14、gent.Ausable was not at all what a secret agent should look like.2. I was dealing in espionage and danger.I was a secret agent, engaged in spying and such dangerous work.3. With a face that suggested the look of a fox.With a face reminded people of a fox.4. It was an ordinary window, against which now the night was pressing blackly.The night was pres