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1、Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Part Four,Language Study,ENTER,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study Phrases and Expressions Word Building Grammar,Language Study,Contents,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,Word list:,acclaim content convert corrupt creed convention discard

2、doctrine,17. hollow 18. inhabit 19. mock 20. neglect 21. perish 22. realm 23. restrain 24. stroll,9. elaborate 10. elegant 11. emulate 12. erase 13. expedition 14. extravagance fiery 16. flatter,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,1. acclaim,v. to praise enthusiastically and often

3、publicly n. enthusiastic applause Examples: Penicillin was acclaimed as the most important discovery during the 1940s. He was acclaimed as the winner.,B,T,L,E,W,acclamatory acclamation,Synonym,applause praise hail,Word formation,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,2. content,a. a. satisfied

4、b. willing v. to make satisfied n. a. something contained b. subject matter of a written work c. substantive or meaningful part d. proportion of a specified substance,B,T,L,E,W,Word formation,contented contentment discontented,be content to do be content with content oneself with to ones heart conte

5、nt,Collocation,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,Examples: She was content to step down after four years as chief executive. She is content with very little. He contented himself with one piece of cake. The brain is hungry not for method but for content.,B

6、,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,3. convert,v. a. to adapt to a new or different purpose b. to persuade to adopt a religion, or belief c. to exchange for sth. of equal value,Examples: That building has been converted into a school. We converted to Islam several years ago. I want

7、to convert some RMB into US dollars.,Word formation,B,T,L,E,W,convert to convert into,conversion convertible,Collocation,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,4. corrupt,a. a. marked by immorality and perversion b. dishonest v. a. to ruin morally b. to taint; contaminate c. to cause to become

8、rotten; spoil,Examples: We find him a corrupt judge. The businessman was sent to prison for trying to corrupt a tax official with money.,B,T,L,E,W,Synonyms,rotten dishonest deprave debase,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,5. creed,Examples: Discrimination should be banned on the basis of r

9、ace or creed. He had an architectural creed that demanded simple lines.,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,6. convention,n. all habits or traditions Examples: It is the convention for men to wear suits on formal occasions. By convention, north is at the top of most maps.,B,T,L,E,W

10、,Word formation,Synonyms,convene conventional unconventional,custom habits tradition,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,v. to throw away; reject Example: She bundled up the clothes she would discard.,7. discard,B,T,L,E,W,Synonyms,reject abandon desert,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word S

11、tudy,8. doctrine,n. rule or principle,Example: They strongly opposed the Monroe Doctrine.,B,T,L,E,W,creed belief,synonyms,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,9. elaborate,v. to work out with care and detail a. intricate and rich in detail,Examples: elaborate plan elaborate furniture elaborat

12、e security precaution,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,10. elegant,a. exhibiting refined, tasteful beauty of manner, form, or style,Examples: elegant woman elegant clothes,B,T,L,E,W,Synonyms,polished refined graceful,Word formation,elegance,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word

13、Study,11. emulate,v. to strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation,Synonyms,Example: You must work hard to emulate your brothers success.,B,T,L,E,W,rival imitate copy follow,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,12. erase,v. to wipe out or rub out,Examples: erase an equation from t

14、he blackboard erase all thoughts of failure from his mind erase a file from the disc erase the video cassette,B,T,L,E,W,remove cancel delete,Synonyms,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,13. expedition,n. a journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite objective,Examples: a scientif

15、ic expedition to the South Pole The builders promised to expedite the repairs.,expedite v. to speed up the progress of; facilitate,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,14. extravagance,n. luxury,Example: Salmon trout is an unnecessary extravagance.,B,T,L,E,W,Synonym,luxury,Lesson 10

16、 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,fiery hair a fiery sunset fiery cheeks a fiery boil a fiery temper a fiery denunciation,15. fiery,火红的头发 火红的夕阳 发红的脸蛋 红肿的水疱 暴躁的脾气 激烈的控诉,B,T,L,E,W,a. flaming, growing, passionate like fire,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,v. a. to compliment excessively and

17、 often insincerely b. portray favorably Examples: What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering. The photograph flatters its subject.,16. flatter,B,T,L,E,W,Synonym,compliment praise,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,17. hollow,a. a. having a cavity, gap, or space within

18、 b. sunken c. without substance or character d. devoid of truth or validity,Examples: a hollow wall a hollow person hollow footsteps hollow in ones life His bearded face already has a set, hollow look. Theirs is at best a hollow form of flattery.,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study

19、,18. inhabit,v. to live or reside in,Example: a district sparsely inhabited,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,19. mock,v. to treat with ridicule or contempt; deride a. simulated; false; sham,Examples: Some MPs mocked the governments decision. They mocked at the idea. He went to c

20、hurch only to mock. Jim threw up his hands in mock horror.,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,20. neglect,v. to pay little or no attention to; fail to heed; disregard n. habitual lack of care,Examples: If you neglect this property, it will depreciate. Dont neglect to lock the door

21、. He was criticized for his neglect of duty.,B,T,L,E,W,Word formation,neglectful negligent negligence,Synonyms,ignore overlook,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,21. perish,v. to pass from existence; disappear gradually,Examples: Man will go down into the pit, and all his thoughts will peri

22、sh. Flowers perish when frost comes.,B,T,L,E,W,Synonyms,infringe transgress,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,22. realm,n. a. an area of interest or activity b. a country ruled by a king or queen Examples: The differences are profound in the realm of ideology. A new building for the school

23、 is not within the realms of possibility. The matter was hotly debated in the realm.,B,T,L,E,W,Synonyms,area field kingdom,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,23. restrain,v. a. to hold back or keep in check; control b. to deprive of freedom or liberty, limit or restrict Examples: She never

24、restrained them from going. I cant restrain my anger when I hear of people being cruel to animals.,B,T,L,E,W,Word formation,restraint,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Study,24. stroll,v. to go for a leisurely walk Examples: We strolled through the park. My friend likes to stroll around the flea

25、 market on the chance of picking up something of value.,The end of Word Study.,B,T,L,E,W,Synonyms,saunter walk,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,List:,a (large) corps of by design provide for,seek out toil and sweat,Phrases and Expressions,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,a body of persons

26、acting together or associated under common direction Example: A corps of technicians is/are accompanying the band on their tour.,1. a (large) corps of,Phrases and Expressions,Similar phrases: a crowd of a large quantity of,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,on purpose, deliberately, intentio

27、nally Example: Did you phone me on my birthday by accident or by design?,2. by design,Phrases and Expressions,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,a. to take measures in preparation b. to supply means of subsistence Examples: We should provide for the common defense of the states. She provides

28、 for her family by working in a hospital.,3. provide for,Phrases and Expressions,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Phrases and Expressions,4. seek out,to look for something and find it Example: After the meeting he sought out the person who had spoken about the plan.,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Dio

29、genes and Alexander,to work very hard for a long time Example: The laborers toiled and sweated during the hot summer.,5. toil and sweat,Phrases and Expressions,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word Building,List:,Prefixauto Rootlun Suffixish,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Word

30、Building,automaton (12),prefix,auto-: self, automatic,autobiography automobile autograph autocracy automation autonomy auto-focus,自传 汽车 亲笔签名，手稿 独裁政治 自动控制 自治 自动聚焦,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,lunatic (1),root,Word Building,B,T,L,E,W,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,a. somewhat, characte

31、ristic, tending toward, having undesirable qualities,Suffixish,More examples,Word Building,childish womanish boyish girlish monkish wolfish devilish,幼稚的 像女人的 孩子气的 少女似的（男孩儿） 僧侣的 豺狼般的 如恶魔般的,B,T,L,E,W,To be continued on the next page.,Lesson 10 Diogenes and Alexander,Suffixish,Word Building,The end of Word B