蒙大综合英语课件Unit16-4language study

1、Part FourLanguage StudyENTERBTLEWUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlWord Study Phrases and Expressions Word BuildingGrammar Language StudyContentsWUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord StudyWord list:assortment bewilderedcomplimentcourtesycultivated6. eligible7.entitle8. presume9. tackle10. unrulyU

2、nit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Study1. assortmentn. a collection containing a variety of sorts of thingsExamples: This shop has a good assortment of goods to choose from. She was wearing an odd assortment of clothes.Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Study assorted adj. of various d

3、ifferent sortsExamples:The meat is served with salad or assorted vegetables.She opened the top volume of the assorted books on the sofa.Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Study2. bewilderedadj. completely confused, unable to make a decision about something or to understand it.Examples:The hum

4、an mind stands bewildered in the presence of its own creation.Syn.perplexed,PuzzledconfusedUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Studybewilder v. to confuse somebodyExamples:The big city bewildered the old woman from the countryside.I was bewildered by the maze of streets in the city.Unit 16 The

5、 Oyster and the PearlBTLEW3. compliment Word Studyn. a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.v. to tell somebody that you like or admire something they have done, their appearance, etc.Examples: You

6、 can do no harm by paying a woman compliments. She complimented him on his excellent German.Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Studyn. a. politeness, respect, and consideration for others b. services that are provided free of charge by an organization to its customers, or to the general publi

7、cExamples: He is a gentleman who behaves with the utmost courtesy towards ladies. A courtesy shuttle bus operates between the hotel and the town.4. courtesy Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEW5. cultivatedWord Study adj. a. having a high level of education and showing good manners b. used to grow

8、crops c. grown on a farm, etc. in order to be soldExamples: These cultivated individuals have been imbued with a sense of social purpose. The land around here has never been cultivated.Syn.cultured,Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Study6. eligibleadj. a. Having the right to do or obtain som

9、ething b. (of a person) desirable or suitable as a partner in marriage Examples: Almost half the population are eligible to vote in todays election. He is the most eligible bachelor in Korea.Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Study v. a. to give somebody the right to have or to do something b

10、. to give a title to a book, play, etc.Examples: If the warranty is limited, the terms may entitle you to a replacement or refund.They are entitled to first class travel. He read a novel entitled “Book Thief”. 7. entitleUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Study8. presume v. a. to suppose that

11、sth. is true, although you do not have actual proof. b. to accept something is true until it is shown not to be true. Examples:Lets presume he had told the truth.An accused man is presumed innocent until he is proved guilty.Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Study9. tacklev. a. to make a dete

12、rmined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation b. the equipment used to do a particular sport or activity, esp. fishingExamples:The government is determined to tackle inflation.Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Study10. unrulyadj. difficult to control or manageExamples:Its not g

13、ood enough just to blame the unruly children.Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWto ones nameto throw infair and square4. to live off5. Let bygones be bygoneslistPhrases and ExpressionsUnit 16 The Oyster and the Pearl6. on top of sth.to get sth. out of the wayto get outto get sth. straightnext to n

14、othingBTLEW prep. phrase (often with negative) have in ones possession 某人名下Examples:Jimmy hadnt a bean to his name.I have just two evening dresses to my name.1. to ones namePhrases and ExpressionsUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWv. to add (something extra) at no additional cost 额外奉送; 免费外加Example

15、s:You can have the piano for $200, and I will throw in the stool as well.They were offering me a weekend break in Paris with free beer thrown in.2. throw inPhrases and ExpressionsUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEW a. honestly and according to the rules 诚实，光明正大 b. exactly in the place you were aim

16、ing for 不偏不斜 ，正中目标Example:We won the election fair and square.I hit the target fair and square3. fair and squarePhrases and ExpressionsUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWSafe and sound 安全Odds and ends 零星物品Now and then 不时Wear and tear 磨损严重Down and out 穷困潦倒Skin and bone 皮包骨Heart and soul 全心全意Phrases

17、 and ExpressionsUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWPhrases and Expressions4. live off v. to rely on sth. or sb. to provide you money 靠过日子Examples: He lives off a vegetable garden. she still lives off her parents. Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEW to decided to forget about the disagreements th

18、at happened in the past 过去的事就让它过去吧 Examples: Let bygones be bygones. Tomorrow is another day. 5. Let bygones be bygonesPhrases and ExpressionsUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEW in addition to sth. 除之外 Examples: He lost his job and on top of that his wife left him On top of his accident, he caught

19、 pneumonia.6. on top of sth.Phrases and ExpressionsUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEW v. to finish sth. first so that you can do sth. else 处理掉某事Examples:I got my required course out of the way, and now I can study the things I am really excited about.7. get sth. out of the wayPhrases and Expressi

20、onsBTLEWUnit 16 The Oyster and the Pearl v. to publish 出版 Examples: He gets out two short stories this year. 8. get outPhrases and ExpressionsUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEW to make s situation clear, to make sure that you or sb. else understands the situation 搞清楚，了解Examples: Get straight to t

21、he point. Dont beat about the bush. Lets get this straight you really had no idea where he was?9. get sth. straight Phrases and ExpressionsUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEW very little 几乎没有Examples: I paid next to nothing for this coat. We may get something in total, but averaging it out, each o

22、f us will get only next to nothing.10. next to nothingPhrases and ExpressionsUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWThe end of Phrases and Expressions.Word BuildingList:suffix bilityCompound wordsUnit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWWord Buildingprobability suffix-bility: 名词后缀possibilityeligibilityava

23、ilabilityfeasibilityusabilityaccountabilitycredibility可能适合获得的可能性可行性适用性负有责任可靠性Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWpre: a. before someone or something b. in preparationtoolboxtakeoutclockwisesunflowertimesavingblueprintweatherproof工具箱外卖顺时针向日葵省时的蓝图防风雨的homesickWord BuildingUnit 16 The Oyster and the Pe

24、arlBTLEWGrammarRhetorical questionsDefinition:Rhetoric questions are those you use to express a strong feeling, opinion or impression without expecting an answer.Example:Are we living in the Middle Ages, Mr. Van Dusen?To be continued on the next page.Unit 16 The Oyster and the PearlBTLEWPositive yes-/no-question form. (making a negative assertion)Eg. Do you plan to put pearls in oysters for them, too?Negative yes-/no- questions form (making a positive assert