《新通用大学英语一》Unit 7 Finding Something to Wear 语言点.doc

Language Points in Unit 7 Finding Something to WearText Abrandn. particular make of goods or their trade mark （商品的）牌子，商标 What brand shoes do you usually wear? Double-star is a famous brand for sports shoes.casualadj. (of clothes) for informal occasions; not formal（衣物）便服的；非正式的 Since it is only an informal party, it is all right for you to wear casual dress.Casual clothes are more comfortable than suits.availableadj. (of things) that can be used or got 可利用的；可得到的 Reference books are available in the school library. Im sorry, madam, those high-heel shoes are not available in your size.knee-highadj. high enough to reach the knees 及膝高的 In cold winter, Lily likes to wear a leather skirt and a pair of knee-high boots. The latest fashion knee-high boots displayed in the shop window attracted the attention of many shoppers.heeln. back part of human foot 足跟 There is a hole in the heel of my stocking. I dont like to wear shoes with high heels, they are very uncomfortable.fashionableadj. following a style that is currently popular 时髦的；流行的 Diana wishes that she could afford all those fashionable clothes sold in the big department store. It costs young people a lot of time and money to be fashionable.waterproofadj. that does not allow water, esp. rain to go through 不透水的，防水的 I need a waterproof watch to go to the seaside town. The overcoat is waterproof, so you can wear it in rainy weather.Text Bunwrittenadj. not written down 未写下的，不成文的 There is the unwritten law that women and children are saved first from a sinking ship. The student left an unwritten page in his paper for the teacher to write down the comment.appropriateadj. suitable; right and proper 适当的，合适的 Everyone agreed that Bettys bright color dress was just appropriate for the wedding. The manger should take appropriate action if safety standards are not being met.inappropriateadj. not suitable or appropriate 不恰当的，不适当的 It is inappropriate for the audience to talk in a loud voice in course of the performance. The girls T-shirt and jeans seemed inappropriate to the occasion.liberaladj. tolerant and open-minded; free from prejudice 宽容的；开明的 Nowadays peoples views on marriage and divorce tend to be more liberal in China. We are jealous of Tom because he has a father with a liberal mind.conservativeadj. opposed to great or sudden change 保守的；守旧的 Susan has a very conservative husband who still thinks that a womans place is in the home. Lily is conservative in matters of clothing and she refuses to follow the fashion like other girls her age.destinationn. place to which sb. / sth is going or being sent 目的地 When do you think we can reach our destination? London is the final destination of their travel.climaten. regular pattern of weather conditions (temperature, rainfall, winds, etc.) of a particular region 气候 Sally couldnt get used to the hot climate in Dubai even many years after she moved there. The winter climate in northeast China is cold and dry.magnificentadj. splendid, remarkable, impressive 壮丽的；宏伟的，壮观的 The magnificent building of Tiananmen is admired by many people around the world. The pyramids in Egypt are magnificent.disrespectfuladj. showing disrespect 失礼的；无礼的 Dont be disrespectful towards the old. If your mobile phone rings when you are having a class, you are being disrespectful to the teacher and other students.modestadj. (of women or their clothes or behavior) having or showing respect for conventional ideas of decency and purity 端庄的，庄重的 I think you should put on a modest dress instead of that mini-skirt. Catherines modest behavior won her a good reputation.definitelyadv. certainly, undoubtedly 肯定地；确实地 The teacher stated her views very definitely in the class. What is said about the student union is definitely correct.historicaladj. concerning past events 历史（上）的；有关历史的 Its a historical fact that Japanese invaded China and some other Asian countries in 1930s and 1940s. Historical records show that ancient Chinese invented printing.dos and dontsrules and regulations 规则，准则 If you ignore the dos and donts in your office, you will be punished. Everything will be OK if you do things according to the dos and donts.depend on / uponrely on, vary according to 依靠；视而定 As a college student, John seldom depends on hisparents. Whether the game will be played depends on the weather.when it comes toconcerning 当涉及（做）某事物的情况、事情或问题时 When it comes to politics, I know nothing. Hans is good at math, but when it comes to English, he is just average.be sure tobe certain to 务必做某事 Be sure to turn off the lights before you leave the classroom. Its cloudy outside, be sure to bring an umbrella with you when you go out.Text Ccrackv. (infml) solve (a problem, etc.) 解决（问题等） The calculation was difficult, but we finally cracked it. The math problem is not as easy to crack as we expected.outfitn. set of clothes worn together (esp. for a particular occasion or purpose) 一套衣服（尤指用于某种场合） It took John a months salary to buy an outfit for camping. When you plan to visit the temples in Thailand, remember to bring an appropriate outfit.circuitn. a regularly repeated journey from place to place made by a person or group for usu. professional purposes 巡回旅行 The earth takes a year to make a circuit of the sun. An athlete has to run more than seven and a half circuits of the track in 3,000-meter race.notoriousadj. well-known for some bad quality, deed, etc 臭名昭著的，声名狼藉的 Qin Hui is a notorious man in Chinese history. Lucy is notorious for her wild behavior at dance parties.changeableadj. that can be changed easily 易变的，不定的 We are having a changeable market, so be careful with your investment. Some people say that women are as changeable as the weather in Britain.multipleadj. having or involving many individuals, items or types 多样的；多重的 It took David about thirty minutes to answer the multiple choice questions in the exam. I think Roland was a man with multiple achievements.adaptv. become adjusted to new conditions, etc 适应（新环境等） It took the new students several months to adapt themselves to college life. This bird species has adapted well to winter climates in south Asia.tropicaladj. of, like or found in the tropics 热带的 In tropical countries people dont have to spend much money on clothes. The climate in tropical areas is usually hot and humid.subtropicaladj. of regions bordering on the tropics 亚热带的 Coming from a subtropical country, Mick found it hard to adjust to the citys climate. Various kinds of subtropical plants with attractive flowers are here and there in the country.efficientadj. (of machines etc) producing a satisfactory result without wasting time or effort 有效率的 You should try to be efficient in doing your homework. If we had done our work in an efficient way, we would have more leisure time.revealv. cause or allow (sth.) to be seen 展示，显示 These letters reveal that Harry is an honest man. To the audiences surprise, a dark stage was revealed after the curtains were opened.adherev. remain attached; stick by means of glue 粘附；胶着 The two pieces of paper adhered to each other, and I couldnt get them apart. Small children like to adhere stickers to walls and furniture.attiren. clothes, dress 衣服，服装 At the welcome party, everyone dressed in formal attire. Nowadays the attire for middle aged men and women are hard to find in shops.relaxv. let (rules, regulation, etc) become less strict or rigid 使（制度，规则等）变得不严或放宽 You must not relax your efforts for a moment. If the school relaxes its rules, it can no longer control the students.bareadj. without clothing 赤裸的；无遮蔽的 You will feel that you are close to the nature when you walk on the grass bare footed. The mountain top is bare except for several small ernv. influence decisively, determine 支配；决定 The need for money governs all Toms plans. The rise and fall of the sea is governed by the movement of the moon.accountancyn. profession of an accountant 会计师之职 Have you joined the accountancy organization? You still have a lot to learn if you want to take the accountancy profession.seminarn. small group of students at a university, etc meeting to discuss or study a particular topic with a teacher（专题）研讨会 The seminar on birth control is to be held next Wednesday. The graduate students had a heated discussion at the seminar.consultantn. person who gives expert advice (in business, law, etc)（商业、法律等方面的）顾问 The manager invited a consultant to work for their company. The consultant gave his clients many good suggestions.implyv. suggest (sth.) indirectly rather than state it directly, hint 暗示，暗指 What does the speakers words imply? Bettys boss implied that if she didnt dress properly at work, she would be fired.suiciden. any action that may have serious consequences for oneself 自毁；自杀 The murderer committed suicide by shooting himself with a gun. It would be suicide for Tom to admit guilt in front of the crowd.perceivev. notice, observe 注意到，观察到 I cant perceive any difference between these twins. The brides poor uncle perceived that he was unwelcomed at the wedding, so he left without saying goodbye to erpretv. understand in a particular way 理解，了解 I interpreted my fathers silence as dislike. I dont think the ordinary readers can interpret the novel better than me.boldadj. daring; striking 大胆的；突出的 No one was bold enough to ask the teacher such a question in class. The bold shape of the cliffs frightened the tourists.exaggeratedadj. produced, stated, etc. in a false or an unnatural way 虚假的，不自然的 Harry always speaks with exaggerated politeness, which makes others uncomfortable. The exaggerated laugh from the listeners made the boss realize his lack of sense of humor.confidentadj. feeling or showing trust in oneself or ones ability 自信的；有信心的 Tony is confident enough to pass the final exam without much difficulty. The chairman spoke in a confident voice to tell the audience that he would win in the election.fussyadj. (of clothes, design, etc) too full of detail or decoration（指服装、设计图样等的）过分装饰的，繁琐的 You should avoid fussy patterns in your fashion design. I dont like that wedding dress. Its too fussy.accountantn. person whose profession is to keep or inspect financial accounts 会计（员）；会计师 After graduation, Bill worked as an accountant in an automobile company. To be an accountant, you have to pass a certain examination and get a certificate.updatev. bring up to date 更新 I dont want to update my computer; it is still in good use. The dictionary was compiled years ago, and it needs to be updated.delicateadj. fine in texture, quality, etc; slender, slight 精致的；精巧的 During the process, great care has to be taken to protect the delicate silk from damage. Today, not only hearts and kidneys, but also such extremely delicate organs as lungs and livers, are transplanted.inspirev. be the force which produce (usu. a good result) 启示；使生灵感 Toms brothers success inspired him to make greater efforts. The musicians masterpiece was inspired by the memory of his mother.nauticaladj. of sailors, ships, or sailing 船员的；船舶的；航海的 Tom found a nautical book in the attic of his grandfathers house. Believe it or not. I can operate the nautical instrument with ease.freshadj. another and different; new 全新的；重新的 When the thief came out of the prison he decided to make a fresh start. Its time to take a fresh look at the affair and draw a new conclusion.peepn. a quick, incomplete, or secret look 窥看；隐约看见 The curious boy looked into the room through a peep hole. He took a quick peep at the back of the book to find out the answer to the question.salaryn. fixed regular (usu. monthly) payment to employees doing other than manual or mechanical work 薪金，薪水 The managers salary was a lot more than that of the clerks. Bill gets a good salary, but he always borrows money from his friends and never pays it back.psychologistn. person who is trained in psychology 心理学家 Lilys husband is a psychologist who works in a research institute. A psychologist has to have a strong mind in order to help other people out. impracticaladj. not sensible, useful or realistic 不切实际的；不现实的 The clothes are attractive but entirely impractical. It would be impractical to train so many people in one session.elegantadj. tasteful and stylish in appearance or manner 文雅的；高雅的 In ancient Europe, French was regarded as an elegant language. An elegant silk dress made Diana the most attractive woman at the party.approachv. come near or nearer to sth. 接近；靠近 The time is approaching when we must be on board. After several months endeavor, our work approached completion.cautionn. being careful to avoid danger or mistakes 小心；谨慎 The teacher gave caution to the pupils to prevent them from swimming in the river. In rainy seasons we should take caution against flood.adapt tochange so as to be suitable for new needs, different conditions, etc. 适应，适合 The Smiths adapted themselves to the hot weather several years after they moved