現(xiàn)代大學(xué)英語精讀1第二版第九課語言點(diǎn)

1、BTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years BTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years Word Study Phrases and Expressions Word Building Grammar BTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years Word list:beatcastavenuebarelygustemptyclub15. figure16. exclaim 17. moderately18. outline 19. brilliant20. release21. s

2、teady22. air slight down lean straight strike keen oddly BTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 1. beat n. the area regularly covered by a reporter, a police officer, or a sentryExamples: a policeman out on the/his beat 外出轄區(qū)執(zhí)行巡邏任務(wù)的警察外出轄區(qū)執(zhí)行巡邏任務(wù)的警察 televisions culture beat 電視的文化專題采訪電視的文化專題采訪BTLEWLes

3、son 14 - After Twenty Years 2. castv. a. to throw with force; hurl b. to turn or direct c. to throw off; remove; get rid of As soon as they reached the fishing area, the fishermen cast their nets into the sea. All eyes were cast upon the speaker. As soon as he became rich he cast aside all his old f

4、riends who gave him some help.Examples:BTLEWBTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 3. avenue n. a. wide road or path, often lined with trees, esp. one that leads to a large house b. wide street lined with trees or tall buildingsIn New York city, the streets running from the west to the east are ca

5、lled streets, such as 31st street, and those running from the north to the south are often called avenues, such as the Fifth Avenue.BTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 4. barely ad. a. almost not; only just; scarcely; hardly b. in a bare way; sparselyExamples:We barely had time to catch the tra

6、in. He can barely read or write. I can barely make both ends meet. How can I buy a car?The room was furnished barely. (=with very little furniture)BTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years n. sudden violent rush of air, or of rain, smoke, etc.; an outburst of emotionExamples: The gust of wind blew th

7、e door shut. fitful gusts of wind 陣陣的狂風(fēng)陣陣的狂風(fēng) a gust of anger 勃然大怒勃然大怒5. gustBTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 6. empty v. to transfer or pour off completely; to remove the contents of; to become emptyExamples: empty ones glass into the sink The traveler emptied out all his pockets onto the ta

8、ble, but still couldnt find his passport. This dreadful film soon emptied the cinema of people.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years n. a. heavy stick with one end thicker than the other, suitable for the use as a weapon b. an implement used in some games to drive a ball7. club v. a. to strike or beat

9、 with a club b. to join or combine for a common purposeExamples: Father plays golf with a golf club. The boys clubbed together to buy their teacher a present.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 8. slight a. not serious or important; small Examples:The differences between the two pictures are very sl

10、ight. do something without the slightest difficulty, or with no difficulty at all She takes offence at the slightest things. (= She is very easily offended. )BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 9. down ad. towards the direction in which one is facing; toward or in the south; southward; away from a p

11、lace considered a center of activity, such as a city or townExamples:He lives just down the street. Go down the road till you reach the traffic lights.fly down to FloridaHe was sent down to work at the firms regional office.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 10. lean v. (against/on something) to re

12、st on something in a sloping position for supportExamples:a ladder leaning against the wall The old man leant upon his stick. lean on somebodys arm, one s elbows, etc.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 11. straight a. a. accurate and without additions; not modified or elaborate b. (of a person, his

13、 behavior, etc.) honest; truthfulExamples:tell a straight story 實(shí)事求是地講一件事實(shí)事求是地講一件事 give a straight answer to a straight question 直率地直率地回答直率的問題回答直率的問題 I do not think you are being straight with me. 我認(rèn)我認(rèn)為你對我不夠坦誠為你對我不夠坦誠. It is time for some straight talking. (= some frank discussion)BTLEWLesson 14 - A

14、fter Twenty Years 12. strike v. to hit sharply or forcefully; to collide or crash into; to make an attack; to ignite by friction; to come suddenly to the mind ofExamples:He struck his opponent a tremendous blow on the jaw.Lightening struck in several places but no one was hurt.These damp matches won

15、t strike. A thought struck him like a silver dagger.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 13. keen a. a. (of the senses) highly developed b. (of the mind) quick to understand c. (of the points and cutting edges of knives, etc.) sharp Examples:Dogs have a keen sense of smell. a keen wit/intelligence a

16、keen blade/edgeTo be continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years sharp a. a. having a fine edge or point; capable of cutting or piercing; not blunt b. quickly aware of things; acute; alert c. quick, brisk, vigorous d. intended or intending to criticize, injure, etc.; harsh; severe

17、Examples:The shears arent sharp enough to cut the grass.It was very sharp of you to notice the detail straight away. 你真機(jī)靈，一下子就注意到這一細(xì)節(jié)。你真機(jī)靈，一下子就注意到這一細(xì)節(jié)。a sharp struggle 激烈的斗爭激烈的斗爭She was very sharp with me when I forgot my book.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years ad. in a strange or peculiar mannerEx

18、amples:behave oddly 行為怪異行為怪異 be oddly dressed 衣著奇異衣著奇異She looked at him very oddly. 她怪模怪樣地她怪模怪樣地看著他?？粗?。Oddly enough, we were just talking about the same thing. 說來也奇怪，我們剛談的正是這說來也奇怪，我們剛談的正是這件事。件事。14. oddlyBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 15. figure v. to think; to consider or regard; to calculate;

19、 to conclude, believe, or predictExamples: I figured that you would not come. I figured them as con artists. 認(rèn)為他們是騙人的認(rèn)為他們是騙人的 藝術(shù)家藝術(shù)家 I never figured that this would happen. Sam couldnt figure out how to print a program until the teacher showed him how.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 16. exclaim

20、v. to cry out suddenly and loudly from pain, anger, surprise, etc.Examples:“What,” he exclaimed, “Are you leaving without me?” He could not help exclaiming at how much his son had grown. He exclaimed that it was untrue.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 17. moderately ad. to a moderate extent; not

21、very; quite; not too well, not too badly eitherExamples:a moderately good performance 很不錯(cuò)的演出很不錯(cuò)的演出a moderately expensive house 價(jià)錢稍高的房子價(jià)錢稍高的房子 She only did moderately well in the exam. 她考試成績尚可她考試成績尚可。BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 18. outline v. to give a short general description of (something)

22、; to summarize n. a statement, summary of a written work or speech; a preliminary draft or plan Examples: an outline of American literature 美國文學(xué)概要美國文學(xué)概要 We outlined our main objections to the proposal.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 19. brilliant a. a. very bright; sparkling b. very intelligent;

23、 highly skilled or talented c. causing admiration; outstanding; exceptionalExamples:brilliant sunshinea brilliant diamond a brilliant scientist She has a brilliant mind. a brilliant achievement The play was a brilliant success. Translation 燦爛的陽光燦爛的陽光耀眼的鉆石耀眼的鉆石卓越的科學(xué)家卓越的科學(xué)家她非常聰明。她非常聰明。非凡的成就非凡的成就 這出戲是一

24、大成功。這出戲是一大成功。BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 20. release v.Examples:He was released from the prison.（let free）The news was released in yesterdays New York Times. (made known) She needed to do something to release her tension. (get rid of) We could release you from your duties for two days. Meanw

25、hile, you take a good rest. (allow you not to do your work)BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 21. steady a. firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking, rocking or likely to fall over Examples:Hes not very steady on his legs after his illness. Such fine work requires a steady hand and a stead

26、y eye. 做這樣精細(xì)的工作做這樣精細(xì)的工作，手要穩(wěn)手要穩(wěn),眼要準(zhǔn)眼要準(zhǔn)。 She was trembling with excitement, but her voice was steady. 她激動(dòng)她激動(dòng)得得發(fā)抖發(fā)抖，但聲音卻但聲音卻很平穩(wěn)很平穩(wěn)。BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 22. air n. impression given; appearance or mannerThe end of Word Study.Examples: smile with a triumphant air do things with an confident

27、 air (confidently) The place has an air of mystery. (The place looks mysterious.) BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years List:(every) now and then/againup (to sb./sth.) make certain4. tear down5. on ones way6. bring up7. for a timekeep track ofturn up arm in arm gaze upon 8. under arrestBTLEWLesson 14

28、- After Twenty Years at irregular intervals; occasionallyExamples:I like to go to the opera now and then. Now and then she went upstairs to see if he was still asleep.1. (every) now and then/againBTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 2. up (to sb./sth.)so as to be close to (a specified personor t

29、hing)Examples:He came up to me and asked the time. She went straight up to the door and knocked loudly. A car drove up and he got in.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 3. make certain a. make certain (that): inquire in order to be sure about sth. b. make certain of sth./of doing sth.: do sth. in or

30、der to be sure of (doing) sth. elseExamples: I think theres a train at 8:20 but you ought to make certain. Youd better leave now if you want to make certain of getting there on time.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years to bring sth. to the ground by pulling sharply; demolish sth.; take apart; disasse

31、mbleExamples: Theyre tearing down these old houses to build a new office block. tear down an engine4. tear downBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years She is _ out the door. I ran into them _.Winter is _.I like the new styles, _.We cant see the sea well because there are some buildings _.5. on ones wayo

32、n her wayon the wayon the wayin a wayin the (our) wayTranslation 她往戶外走。她往戶外走。我在路上碰到他們了。我在路上碰到他們了。冬天就要來到了。冬天就要來到了。某種程度上我喜歡某種程度上我喜歡這些新款式。這些新款式。我們不大看得到海洋我們不大看得到海洋 的景色，因?yàn)橛行┑木吧驗(yàn)橛行菢?房擋住了。房擋住了。BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years raise, rear, or educate sb.Examples:She brought up five children. Her paren

33、ts died when she was a baby and she was brought up by her aunt. He was brought up to respect authority.6. bring upBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years for a fairly short time; for a short periodExample: For a time he was one of my best friends.7. for a time I slept for ten hours at a time last night.

34、At one time they used to mine coal in these valleys.Can you share a room for the time being? Well let you have one on your own next week.She will back in time to prepare dinner.Cf. Translate these sentences: Translation 連續(xù)地連續(xù)地從前從前暫時(shí)暫時(shí)來得及來得及BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years to pay attention to sb.

35、or sth. so that you know where they are or what is happening to themCf. lose track of: fail to do sth.Examples: Have you kept track of the stock market? I have lost track of its latest development. 8. keep track of BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years to find or to be found; to happen unexpectedly; t

36、o arrive or to appear; to fold or be capable of folding upExamples:Something turned up and I was unable to go.The papers will turn up sooner or later.The police were ordered to arrest him as soon as he turned up.A tall man, with collar turned up to his ears, hurried to him.9. turn upMore phrasesTo b

37、e continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years The hall was full and hundreds of fans had to be _. We politely _ the invitation.She _ the problem in her mind.The movie _ to be a great success. It really _ me _ to see you biting your fingernails.This is a poor piece of work youve _.

38、I cant tell my parents about it; I dont know who to _. KEYturned awayturned downturned overturned outturned offturned inturn toBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years adverbial use of these noun phrases, otherexpressions of the same pattern are shoulder toshoulder, face to face, hand in hand and so on.E

39、xamples:They fought shoulder to shoulder against their common enemy. Let us sit down and discuss the matter face to face. He had to move inch by inch toward the top of the mountain. We dont see eye to eye on this problem. We must lower our taxes step by step.10. arm in armBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twen

40、ty Years to look at sb./sth. steadily, intently, and with a fixed attentionExamples:She was the most beautiful woman he had ever gazed upon.She sat gazing at the fire/gazing out of the window.11. gaze upon/at/into SynonymsTo be continued on the next page.BTLEWstare is to gaze fixedly, indicating cur

41、iosity, boldness, insolence, or stupidity. He stared at me, trying to remember who I was.gape suggests a prolonged open-mouthed look reflecting amazement, awe, or lack of intelligence. They gaped at me when I told them about the gold I had found.glare is to fix another with a hard, piercing stare. S

42、he glared furiously at me when I contradicted him. Lesson 14 - After Twenty Years BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years under here means being in the state or the process of sth.Examples:under control under heavy influence under attack under repair under construction12. under arrestThe end of Phrases

43、and Expressions.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years List: Prefix tele Suffix ian BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years telescopetelecommunicationteleconferencetelephoneteleplay television telegraph望遠(yuǎn)鏡望遠(yuǎn)鏡電訊電訊 電話會(huì)議電話會(huì)議 電話電話 電視廣播劇電視廣播劇 電視電視 電報(bào)電報(bào)BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years Exercises: A _ is a pers

44、on whose job is to play a musical instrument. A _ is a skilled scientific or industrial worker. A _ is a person who works in politics.Suffix -ianmusiciantechnicianpoliticianTo be continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years Exercises: A _ is someone in stories who can use magic. A

45、_is someone whose job is to tell jokes and make people laugh. A _ is a formal word for doctor in American English. Suffix -ianmagiciancomedianphysicianTo be continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years Exercises: A _ is a person who studies, understands or uses mathematics in his w

46、ork. A librarian is a person who _. A historian is a person who _.Suffix -ianmathematicianis in charge of or helps to run a librarystudies history and/or writes about itTo be continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years Exercises: An electrician is a person whose job is _. A vegetarian is a person who _. A beautician is a person whose job_ _.