基础综合英语-2b.doc

Wedded Dis Dis : informal verb meaning to show disrespect to, often by insult or criticism. (Disrespect for marriage)It is actually a play on the phrase “wedded bliss” which means “happiness after the wedding ceremony”blow up: to increase in force; arise; come to noticee.g. It looks as If the gale will blow up again.A storm is blowing up.take a toll: to cause or be accompanied by loss, damage, injurye.g. The earthquake that occurred in the mountainous area has takena heavy life and property toll.The pressure can take its toll.cynical a. distrustful or incredulous of human goodness and sincerity. e.g. The setbacks in life have made him very cynical about the meaning of life.He was also cynical enough to believe that any other woman might be as unpleasant to live with.pedesta1 n. supporting base e.g. The pedestal is there, but the statue is missing.Some examples still had a molded foot pedestal, while others had four short, cast and chased legs. sarcastic /sa:kstik a. (of remarks, tone, look) bitter and woundinge.g. Dont save my money was her husbands sarcastic comments when she chose one expensive article after another.Harvey was clowning around pretending to be a gunman which was his way of being sarcastic to me.overpower . to make ineffective by excess of force e.g. To my relief, the young man overpowered the robberHe ruled with justice and mercy, befriending the Moors rather than seeking to overpower them with his presence.dissolution n. the state of being ended分解, 解散e.g. the dissolution of the former Soviet UnionLeonards grandfather died, and soon he was faced with other traumas: his mothers remarriage and its unhappy dissolution1. In February, I got engaged to a guy who I believe to be the most amazing man alive. I feel so lucky, and I am very much in love. I cannot wait to be married.2. Since I have been engaged, while I have gotten a lot of congratulatory wishes from friends, some older, more cynical people just wont let me be. I have heard the following comments, knocking me from my Im-getting-married-to-the-love-of-my-life pedestal: It will never last, You wont even make it to the altar, Marriage is so difficult, Its so hard to make it work and my favorite, accompanied by an eye ro1l and a horribly sarcastic I tone, Good luck to you! I get lectures on the struggles that lie ahead, looks of sympathy, and speeches on how terrible my life will be in about 10 years when I wi11 apparently hate my husband. Cant anyone just let me be happy? People love my fianc and no one has ever said that I am not ready. So why is this such a mistake? Why do some adults who have had bad experiences decide to kill my happiness with nasty remarks instead of just saying congratulations? 3. Dont get me wrong, I have not allowed my happiness to overpower my common sense. I know all about the struggles of marriage. I know all about the heartache: that children can strain a marriage, that money issues can blow up, that a couple can lose their connection, that job stress can take a toll and that changing and growing older can aid in the dissolution of what once was real love. I know its not always easy or fun, and that its not perfect forever.4. I saw this firsthand when my parents were divorced last year. I watched their once-perfect union fall apart amid unhappiness, pain, desperation, frustration, sadness and anger. Marriage can be a beautiful journey, but it isnt for everyone. My mom and dad are much happier apart. I thought I wouldnt want to be married after living through that until I met the man of my dreams and he changed my mind.a breath of微风，迹象，e.g. Lets go out for a breath of fresh air. 让我们到外面去呼吸点新鲜空气。hardly a breath of air几乎没有一点风Its really sultry. There isnt a breath of air/wind. 真的闷热得很,一点儿风也没有。a breath of spring in the air春天的气息Withstand to resist, oppose successfullye.g. Young people must withstand the temptation of the electronic games. He said he doubted the ability of the boat to withstand rough weather.catastrophe n disastere.g. The nuclear radiation is undoubtedly a catastrophe for the nation.Contaminants combined with inappropriate wound care can convert a simple wound to a major catastrophe.neurotic a. suffering from mild mental illnesse.g. Many college graduates are reported to be neurotic about their employment prospect. Often, the journalists are far more neurotic and insecure than we patibility n. the state of being able to live or work in harmony togethere.g. As we look at these memories. it is clear that the relationship depends both on the opportunity to know each other and also on the degree of compatibility between grandparent and child.Similarly, in the context of economic transactions, we should doubt the compatibility of such a variety of tests of responsibility with a liberal respect for personal autonomy. 5. My fianc has incredible parents. They have been together since they were in high school, more than 30 years, and they have five children, crazy work schedules, and the same issues as everyone else. But they are an exception because they are stil1 madly in love. It s a breath of fresh air to be with them. I see in them a love that is different and I think that I have that as well. You never know where life will take you, but I think it is a dangerous assumption that a marriage can never work out, or that it isnt worth a try. It can last. My future in-laws are proof that a marriage can withstand the many potential catastrophes and last a lifetime. 6. My relationship with my fianc is not perfect, but it is fantastic. Being with him brings out a better and happier version of me. He makes me laugh harder than anyone else. We have a healthy and wonderful way of communicating. But most importantly, I love him without condition. And he loves me for who I am without judgment, without complaining about how messy I am or getting annoyed at how crazy and neurotic I can be. We always put each other first and always make time for each other no matter how busy our wor1d gets. He is as excited as I am to get married, and together we are confident in our compatibility and our ability to lastforever. We have the example of his parents and mine, examples to learn from, what mistakes not to make, and how to create a stable foundation that will last beyond the present time. 7. One day, I may look back with stale, wrinkled eyes and see a silly little girl who didnt know what she was talking about. One day my relationship may not be as wonderful as it is now. But I am not going to go into marriage waiting for everything to fall apart. Im not planning ahead for my divorce or imagining myself as a walking statistic. When I say I do, I am saying I promise to love forever, not until this isnt perfect and I want out. I mean forever.bouquet n bunche.g. Making a pressed flower picture from a wedding bouquet provides a lasting, and beautiful reminder of a very memorable and special dayTheir resident florist will make sure your head-dresses and bouquet are a perfect match.stale Having lost freshness, effervescence, or palatability:变味的：不新鲜、走了气的或者走味的：e.g. stale bread; stale air. 变味的面包；不新鲜的空气Lacking originality or spontaneity: 陈腐的；没有新意的a stale joke 一个老掉牙的玩笑gorgeous a. wonderful or brilliantly colorede.g. The lights were dimmed for the next act, and a roll of drums announced two gorgeous showgirls, who were picked out by spotlights. Whos that gorgeous-looking baby on the front cover?way: very far e.g. He finished the race way ahead of the other runner.bask v to bathe, revel in the warmth e.g. Cold-blooded animals have to warm up before they can be fully active; that is why lizards and snakes bask in the sun in temperate climates.consuming a strong, engaging e.g. Duvall lunged back again, in an utter and consuming rage. The consuming element in Lloyd Webbers rapture was apparently her ability to soar to F above top C, play Rachmaninov 拉赫玛尼诺夫on the piano, and sing in Russian at the same time.8. When I was younger, I dreamed about getting married. I dressed up in my moms wedding dress and veil, put on ridiculous amounts of poorly-placed pink blush, carried a bouquet of fake flowers from the vase on the kitchen table and thought about how wonderful it would be to do that for real. I know now that the dream I had of married life was a little too optimistic and hopeful to say the least.9. Now 1 ha