现代大学英语精读1第二版第九课语言点教学提纲

1、BTLEWBTLEW现代大学英语精读1第二版第九课语言点BTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years Word list:beatcastavenuebarelygustemptyclub15. figure16. exclaim 17. moderately18. outline 19. brilliant20. release21. steady22. air slight down lean straight strike keen oddly BTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 1. beat n. th

2、e area regularly covered by a reporter, a police officer, or a sentryExamples: a policeman out on the/his beat 外出辖区执行巡逻任务的警察外出辖区执行巡逻任务的警察 televisions culture beat 电视的文化专题采访电视的文化专题采访BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 2. castv. a. to throw with force; hurl b. to turn or direct c. to throw off; remove

3、; 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 friends who gave him some help.Examples:BTLEWBTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 3. avenue n. a. wide road

4、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 called streets, such as 31st street, and those running from the north to the south are often called avenues, such

5、 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 train. He can barely read or write. I can barely make both ends meet. How can I buy a car?The room was furnished b

6、arely. (=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 the door shut. fitful gusts of wind 阵阵的狂风阵阵的狂风 a gust of anger 勃然大怒勃然大怒5. gustBTLEWBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty

7、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 table, but still couldnt find his passport. This dreadful film soon emptied the cinema of people.BTLEWLesson 14 -

8、 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 with a club b. to join or combine for a common purposeExamples: Father plays golf with a golf club. The boys c

9、lubbed 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 slight. do something without the slightest difficulty, or with no difficulty at all She takes offence at the slig

10、htest 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 place considered a center of activity, such as a city or townExamples:He lives just down the street. Go down the

11、 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 rest on something in a sloping position for supportExamples:a ladder leaning against the wall The old man leant u

12、pon 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 behavior, etc.) honest; truthfulExamples:tell a straight story 实事求是地讲一件事实事求是地讲一件事 give a straight answer to a

13、straight question 直率地直率地回答直率的问题回答直率的问题 I do not think you are being straight with me. 我认我认为你对我不够坦诚为你对我不够坦诚. It is time for some straight talking. (= some frank discussion)BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 12. strike v. to hit sharply or forcefully; to collide or crash into; to make an attack; to i

14、gnite 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 wont strike. A thought struck him like a silver dagger.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 13. keen a. a. (of the

15、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 keen blade/edgeTo be continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years sharp a. a. having a fine e

16、dge 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; severeExamples:The shears arent sharp enough to cut the grass.It was very sharp of you to notice the detail straight

17、away. 你真机灵，一下子就注意到这一细节。你真机灵，一下子就注意到这一细节。a sharp struggle 激烈的斗争激烈的斗争She was very sharp with me when I forgot my book.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years ad. in a strange or peculiar mannerExamples:behave oddly 行为怪异行为怪异 be oddly dressed 衣着奇异衣着奇异She looked at him very oddly. 她怪模怪样地她怪模怪样地看着他。看着他。Oddly e

18、nough, we were just talking about the same thing. 说来也奇怪，我们刚谈的正是这说来也奇怪，我们刚谈的正是这件事。件事。14. oddlyBTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 15. figure v. to think; to consider or regard; to calculate; to conclude, believe, or predictExamples: I figured that you would not come. I figured them as con artists. 认为

19、他们是骗人的认为他们是骗人的 艺术家艺术家 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 v. to cry out suddenly and loudly from pain, anger, surprise, etc.Examples:“What,” he exclaimed, “Are you leavi

20、ng 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 very; quite; not too well, not too badly eitherExamples:a moderately good performance 很不错的演出很不错的演出a moderately

21、expensive house 价钱稍高的房子价钱稍高的房子 She only did moderately well in the exam. 她考试成绩尚可她考试成绩尚可。BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 18. outline v. to give a short general description of (something); to summarize n. a statement, summary of a written work or speech; a preliminary draft or plan Examples: an ou

22、tline of American literature 美国文学概要美国文学概要 We outlined our main objections to the proposal.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 19. brilliant a. a. very bright; sparkling b. very intelligent; highly skilled or talented c. causing admiration; outstanding; exceptionalExamples:brilliant sunshinea brillia

23、nt diamond a brilliant scientist She has a brilliant mind. a brilliant achievement The play was a brilliant success. Translation 灿烂的阳光灿烂的阳光耀眼的钻石耀眼的钻石卓越的科学家卓越的科学家她非常聪明。她非常聪明。非凡的成就非凡的成就 这出戏是一大成功。这出戏是一大成功。BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 20. release v.Examples:He was released from the prison.（let fr

24、ee）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. Meanwhile, you take a good rest. (allow you not to do your work)BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years 21. steady a. fi

25、rmly 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 steady eye. 做这样精细的工作做这样精细的工作，手要稳手要稳,眼要准眼要准。 She was trembling with excitement, but her voice was steady. 她激动她激动得得发抖发

26、抖，但声音却但声音却很平稳很平稳。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 air (confidently) The place has an air of mystery. (The place looks mysterious.) BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty

27、 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 - After Twenty Years at irregular intervals; occasionallyExamples:I like to go to the opera now and then. Now a

28、nd 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 thing)Examples:He came up to me and asked the time. She went straight up to the door and knocked loudly. A car d

29、rove 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 order to be sure of (doing) sth. elseExamples: I think theres a train at 8:20 but you ought to make certain. Youd

30、 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; disassembleExamples: Theyre tearing down these old houses to build a new office block. tear down an engine4. tear down

31、BTLEWLesson 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 wayon her wayon the wayon the wayin a wayin the (our) wayTranslation 她往户外走。她往户外走。我在路上碰到他们了。我在路上碰到他们了。冬天就要来到了。冬天就要来到

32、了。某种程度上我喜欢某种程度上我喜欢这些新款式。这些新款式。我们不大看得到海洋我们不大看得到海洋 的景色，因为有些的景色，因为有些楼楼 房挡住了。房挡住了。BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years raise, rear, or educate sb.Examples:She brought up five children. Her parents died when she was a baby and she was brought up by her aunt. He was brought up to respect authority.6. bring

33、 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.At one time they used to mine coal in these valleys.Can you share a room for the time being? Well let you have

34、one on your own next week.She will back in time to prepare dinner.Cf. Translate these sentences: Translation 连续地连续地从前从前暂时暂时来得及来得及BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years to pay attention to sb. or sth. so that you know where they are or what is happening to themCf. lose track of: fail to do sth.Examples:

35、 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; to arrive or to appear; to fold or be capable of folding upExamples:Something turned up and I was unable to go.T

36、he 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 be continued on the next page.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years The hall was full and hundreds of fans had to

37、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 _.I cant tell my parents about it; I dont know who to _. KEYturned awayturned downturned overturned outturned off

38、turned 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.Examples:They fought shoulder to shoulder against their common enemy. Let us sit down and discuss the matter fac

39、e 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 Twenty Years to look at sb./sth. steadily, intently, and with a fixed attentionExamples:She was the most beautiful

40、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 curiosity, boldness, insolence, or stupidity. He stared at me, trying to remember who I was.gape suggests a prolon

41、ged 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. She glared furiously at me when I contradicted him. Lesson 14 - After Twenty Years BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty

42、 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 and Expressions.BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years List: Prefix tele Suffix ian BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty

43、Years telescopetelecommunicationteleconferencetelephoneteleplay television telegraph望远镜望远镜电讯电讯 电话会议电话会议 电话电话 电视广播剧电视广播剧 电视电视 电报电报BTLEWLesson 14 - After Twenty Years Exercises: A _ is a person whose job is to play a musical instrument. A _ is a skilled scientific or industrial worker. A _ is a person

44、 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 _is someone whose job is to tell jokes and make people laugh. A _ is a formal word for doctor in American Engli

45、sh. 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 work. A librarian is a person who _. A historian is a person who _.Suffix -ianmathematicianis in charge of or he

46、lps 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_ _.Suffix -ianto deal with the repair of electrical equipmentdoes not eat meat or fish i