Unit 7 The Monster Words and Expressions综合教程四.doc

UNIT 7 THE MONSTERWords and Expressionsundersized: a. smaller than the usual or normal sizeAntonym: oversizede.g. Although he seemed thin and undersized compared with his cousins, he was really as hard as nails and didnt fall ill half as often as they did.agony: n. very severe pain; a very sad, difficult, or unpleasant experiencee.g. It was agony not knowing if she would live. He groaned in agony.delusion: n. a false belief or opinionCollocation: under the delusion (that)e.g. That sick man is under the delusion that he is Napoleon. He is under the delusion that I am going to cheat him.delusions of grandeur (妄自尊大): a belief that you are more important than you really arein/with relation to: with/in reference to; concerning; with regard toe.g. Its best to plan with relation to anticipated changes in ones earnings. Demand is high in relation to supply. That argument changes nothing with relation to our plans for hiring workers.(all) rolled into one: integrate several things or features into onee.g. She has become his assistant and secretary rolled into one.mania: n. extremely strong enthusiasm for sth., esp. among a lot of peopleSynonym: craze; fad; obsessione.g. The country has a mania for soccer. She has a mania for driving fast cars.set sb. off: make sb. start to laugh, cry, or talk a lote.g. Your rude behavior set off Mrs. Franklin. My sister was an unpredictable young woman, and I never knew what would set her off.for the sake of sb. / for sb.s sake: for the good or advantage of e.g. If you wont do it for your own sake, then do it for mine. Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.for the sake of sth. / for sth.s sake: because of; for the purpose of e.g. Ill give up smoking for the sake of health. My art does not try to serve society; its just art for arts sake. at sb.s expense: with sb. paying the coste.g. He had his book printed at his own expense. We were entertained at the editors expense.at the expense of: causing the loss of e.g. He finished the job at the expense of his health.out of sorts: in a bad temper; feeling unwell or annoyede.g. He was out of sorts because of the weather. by the score: large numbers of, a great many e.g. There are fans by the score waiting for the star at the entrance.grovel: v. show too much respect for sb. or be too willing to obey sb., because you want to please them or you are afraid of themCollocation: grovel at the feet of sb. 拜倒在某人的脚下e.g. The dog grovelled at his feet when he shouted at it. lay/get/put hands on: find, obtaine.g. As soon as I lay hands on the book, Ill call you. He couldnt seem to put his hands on last years sales figures.pull wires/strings: use ones influence or authority, usually in secret, in order to bring about a desired result. e.g. He had his uncle pull strings to get him a promotion. If you want to see our boss I can pull strings for you. (read) between the lines: understand the unexpressed but implied meaning of sth. said or written e.g. Her letter sounded cheerful enough, but I read a certain sadness between the lines. They say that everythings fine, but reading between the lines I suspect they have some marital problems.hold the stage: be performed; be the center of attention e.g. We had only one hour to discuss the question and Mr. Hones held the stage for most of promise: v. reach an agreement in which everyone involved accepts less than what they wanted at firstCollocation: compromise with sb. e.g. She admitted that she was unable to compromise. His workmates demanded that he never compromise with the promise: n. Collocation: reach / arrive at / come to / make a compromisee.g. Both sides have agreed to meet, in the hope of reaching a compromise. Neither of them is willing to make compromises. Cultural background 1. List of some common musical instruments1) Stringed Instruments 弦乐器Viola 中提琴Cello 大提琴Guitar 吉他Violin 小提琴Harp 竖琴2) Keyboard Instruments键盘乐器Piano 钢琴 Pipe organ 管风琴3) Percussion Instruments打击乐器 Triangle 三角铁Drum 大鼓Cymbal 钹Gong 锣Tambourine 铃鼓Xylophone 木琴 Dulcimer 扬琴Chimes/Tubular bell 管钟4) Wind Instrument 管乐器；吹奏乐器Brass Instruments 铜管乐器 French horn 法国号Bugle 单号/军乐号Cornet 短号Trumpet 小号Woodwind Instruments木管乐器Clarinet 单簧管Bassoon 低音管/巴松管Flute 长笛Oboe 双簧管Saxophone 萨克斯Accordion 手风琴harmonica 口琴2. List of some musical terms This is a list of musical terms that are likely to be encountered in printed scores, music reviews, and program notes.cycle套曲: a set of songs intended to be performed as a groupsuite组曲: an instrumental piece consisting of several shorter pieces sonata奏鸣曲: a piece of music for one instrument or for one instrument and piano, usually divided into three or four parts symphony交响曲: an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form concerto协奏曲: a musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra, especially one conceived on a relatively large scaleoverture序曲: an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, suite, play, oratorio, or other extended compositionprelude前奏曲: an introductory piece of music, most commonly an orchestral opening to an act of an opera, the first movement of a suite, or a piece preceding a fugueimpromptu即兴曲: a short piece of instrumental music, especially a solo, that is reminiscent of an improvisationaccompaniment伴奏: the part of a piece of music that supports the tune or someone singingsolo独奏；独唱: a piece of