Unit 7 language work (无翻译答案).doc

Unit 7 From Composer to Interpreter to ListenerText II. Note This is an expository piece of writing, dealing with the relationship between the composer, interpreter and listener, and the different role each plays in a musical experience.II. Language Points1. listen listen (v.)a)try to hear, pay attention to to sb/sth.He s to music every day.They listened to the radio last night. to sb do sth doing sthHe sat here and listened to the girl play the piano. playing the piano.She listened to her climb the stairs.b)agree to a suggestion 同意别人的意见，听信，听某人的话Every time I ed to your advice, I got into trouble.She always s to you.used in phrases listen for wait to hear sth. 倾听，等着听I knocked at the door, and ed for the answer.After I dialed the telephone, I ed for the “Du: Du: .” sound.I am ing for the moment when the music changes.We ed for the sound of the bell. listen in (to) a)listen to broadcast program 收听广播We ed in to some very interesting programmes last night.Do you listen in to the radio much?I only listen in if there is a good concert.He is ing in to the presidents speech.b)listen to sth secretly 偷听He likes to in to a private conversation.Please speak quietly. I think somebody is ing in.When Mary talked to her boy friend, her little brother ed in to their conversation. listen outlisten carefully 注意倾听（等候某种声音） out in case she calls. out for your name to be called. listen to reason 听有道理的话，听劝John was stubborn and would not to reason.It will save you a lot of trouble if you to reason.2. none so direct as. e.g. They are none so deaf as those who wont (refuse to) hear. （最聋的莫过于不听话的人。)none=not at all (adv.)He is none too ill. （none too一点也不） none+the: 一点也不 He is none the better. Hes none the worse for falling into the river. 他跌进河里但什麽事也没有. 3. embody embody (v.)include, express clearly and definitely 具体表现，包括 ones idea in speech 用语言表现思想Everyone embodies his idea in his speech.The latest cars many new features. 最新的小车具有很多新特色. （包括） clothe (a spirit) with a body 赋灵魂于躯体 an embodied spirit 有躯体的灵魂 embodiment (n.)that which embodies sth or is embodied能具体表现他物者；化身，被具体表现者e.g. She is the of kindness. (仁慈的化身)4. frailty frailty freilti (n.)weaknessThe of human race. frail (adj.)weaka child5. be made up ofbe formed of (by); consist of6. mature (v.)come to full development 使成熟，成熟(vi.) His character ed during these years.(vt.) These years d his character. (adj.)fully grown or developed; ripe persons of years 成年人 maturity (n.)U the state of being mature7. apply tohave reference to; concern; be directly related to8. mercy (n.) capacity for holding oneself back from punishing 仁慈，怜悯They showed little to the enemy. C piece of good fortuneThats a . 真幸运 exclamation of surpriseMercy! Mercy on me! 哎呀，我的天啊！9. be left to the tender mercy mercies of. be exposed to the unkind treatment of. 任凭.虐待 任由.摆布He works under the woman, so he is left to the tender mercies of the woman.If you marry him, you will be left to his tender mercies.be at the mercy of.in the power of 任.摆布I dont want to be at the mercy of such a leader.10. assimilate v.a)absorb or understand fully, thoroughlyI cant that piece of music.We some kinds of food more easily than others.b)allow people to become part of another social group or state 同化The U.S.A has d many people from other countries. assimilation (n.) 吸收，同化11. elucidation ilusi5deiFnfurther explanation elucidate (vt.)explain; make clearPlease elucidate it.12. more thanover what you might expect; verye.g. They were more than willing to help out. Shaka was more than upset by his mothers death.13. be sufficient for enoughHis food is for peoples need.sufficiency (n.)14. take.for grantedI take his help for granted.I took your coming for granted yesterday.take it for granted that.I took it for granted that you would help me.15. leeway 5li:wei (n.)freedom; possibilityleave a 留有余地allow for a great leeway 会有很大偏差16. be confronted withbe faced with confront (v.)a)bring face to face 使面对 sb with. The policeman ed the driver with a summons. They ed him with the evidence of the crime. be ed with/by 面对，碰上 The prisoner was ed with his accuser. (犯人被传与原告的对质) When ed with the evidence of his guilt, he confessed at once. They are ed with a lot of difficulties.b)be or become face to face sth 面临，面对，和.对抗(be ed with)They are ing complicated problems.A soldier has to danger.How did you your future?He decided to his enemies.The difficulties that us seem insuperable.(不可克服的)c)be opposite to 与.相对My house s his.My opinion s yours.d)confrontation (n.)U being opposite to 对抗The between the two countries has caused a lot of difficulties.The between the police and the demonstrators is great.17. in regard towith regard to; with respect to; concerninge.g. In regard to the future of the city, dont worry about it.18. be open tobe subject to; be willing to receive 愿接受The latest produced film by our studio is open to suggestions.Our plan is open to different opinions.19. in a different lightin a different waye.g. People see happiness in a different light.20. be derived fromcome from, originate from 起源于Many English words are derived from Latin.21. in so far asto the extent that.; to the point that; as far as (conj.)e.g. Youll have a good working knowledge only in so far as you practise frequently. One can win the peoples respect only in so far as he is willing to serve the people.22. lend oneself tolet oneself be part of.She lent herself to the task.Dont lend yourself to that kind of game.23. strive/strove/striven make great efforts to do sthHe strove to help the old man.Do you strive to study well? for sthHe strove for higher marks. struggle with/against.He strove against the difficulties in his studies.24. in sbs handsin sbs responsibility; in sbs possession)e.g. The property is no longer in my hands. (in my possession) The matter is in your hands. (You must decide how to deal with it.)25. intent (adj.)eager, earnestbe on sth 专心.He is on his ently (adv.)eagerly, earnestly 热心地，专心地do sth ly.Listen to me ly.26. distinction distinction (n.)a)being different or distinct 分别，区别The prince shook hands with everyone without of rank.b)The point of difference 不同点The between poetry and prose is obvious.c)quality of being superior or unusual 卓越，优越He has great of manner. （举止非凡）the of birth distinguishable (adj.)that can be distinguished between.Tom is hardly able from his twin brother. distinguishedfamous, well-known; remarkablebe ed for.He is ed for his knowledge of economies. ed guests比较 distinctive (adj.)serving to mark a difference or make distinct 表示有别的，有特色的 He has his way to speak English. distinct (adj.) easily heard, seen, understood; plain清楚的，清晰的 a pronunciation different in kind 种类不同 animal distinguish (v.)a)see, hear, recognize or understand the difference between two things (of one thing from another) 辩别，区别 between.and.People who cant between colours are said to be colour-blind. .from.I cant the younger brother from the elder one because they are so alike.It is not