Unit1WordsandTheirStories

• expect sth. / that
expect to do
• expect sb. to do
be expected to do
• had expected to do原以为…但事实
并非如此
• I had expected to be near my object by nbuotwe, verything still seemed alien to
• He is more or less drunk. • They have more or less finished their
homework.
• More than one house ____ burnt down in the fire.
• more than + one + n. + V. 单数
• was/ were supposed to do常用来把本应当 发生的事情于实际发生的事进行对照
• We were supposed to arrive at 6. But we are late.
• protest sth. / that
• protest the mistreatment of prisoners
• .‘make a complaint to sb. about sth.
explore
• [T] to discuss or think about something carefully
• Management need to explore ways of improving office security.
• complain vt.& vi. 抱怨，投诉 • 1) She complained that he had been rude to
her. + that…… • 2) He’s always complaining. vi. • 3) complain (to sb.) about / of sth. • complain bitterly about the injustice of the
• The North American beaver is widely known for its habit of building dams and for its closely knit family units. The construction of the dam produces a small- to moderate-sized beaver pond that helps to increase the biological diversity of the surrounding area as well as conserve water and maintain water flow.
• put value on 重视，定价= attach value to 重视
• Mother puts a great deal of value on good manners.
• The government put great value on quality education.
• You’ve put too high a value on the painting. It’s only worth $10,000.
• expect …of sb. 对……的期望（要求）
• The boy’s parents expected too much of him.
• Teachers always expect a lot of their
students.
• require…of sb.
• I am willing to do whatever my country requires of me.
• put/place/lay (great) emphasis on
• attach importance to
• or more • more or less 或多或少 • All the passengers were more or less
wounded in the accidents.
• solid adj. 1). 牢固的,结实的 • The table looks nice and solid. • This old house has a remarkably solid foundation. 2). 固体的 • Water in a solid state is ice. • My father is so ill that he can not eat solid food. 3) 实心的 • A cricket ball is solid. It has no air in it. 4). 纯的,完全的 • The spoon is solid silver. • The cloth is solid blue. 5). 充分的,确实的,可靠的 • I have solid evidence to prove that he is guilty.
• I‘m going to explore the possibility of a parttime job. [I and T] travel into or through (a place, esp a country) in order to learn about it 探险, 考察
• explore the Arctic regions / the Amazon jungle
• We urged Mike to go to the cinema with us, but he protested that he had lots of work to do.
• in protest( against) • The citizens refused to buy foreign goods in
• pack v.打包,挤满, 把…弄结实 • Pack the books. • The crowd packed the gallery. • Pack the soil firmly. • packed adj. (crowded) • pack up 收拾行李 • Have you packed up your things? • a pack of cigarettes
• We need to carry out a full exploration (= examination) of all the alternatives.
• wrap up / in/ round • I've still got a few Christmas presents to
wrap up. • The baby was wrapped in wool clothes
protest.
• mind doing sth. • change/alter one’s mind • be of the same mind • bear /keep sth. in mind • make up one’s mind(s) • mind one’s own business • mind one’s p’s and q’s 要特别当心，说话
• protest against / about/at • Thousands of people blocked the street,
protesting against the new legislation.
她极力反对别人说她势利眼.
• She protested strongly at being called a snob.
要小心
• creature 生物[ C ] , 人 ( 指人时常带有爱怜 或轻蔑的感情色彩
• Alaskan Eskimos believe that every living creature possesses a spirit.
• The poor creature now has no home, family or friends.
• mexep. ect to have done 表示动作的完成
• He expects to have written the last
cbhyaptotemr orrow morning.
• suppose/ supposing (that) conj.( 假设) • Suppose his statement is right. • Supposing (that) this is not the right way to
• be eager / anxious to do sth. 渴望做 • They are eager/anxious to know whether they
have been chosen or not. • be eager /anxious for • be eager for success
and was far too hot on such a sunny day.
• The events are wrapped in mystery. • He wrapped his meaning in a lot of
pseudo-scientific jargon.
• eager beaver 热心工作的人
territory
• The plane was flying over enemy territory. • 野生动物不许其他动物进入它们的领地。 • Wild animals will not allow other animals to
• What a poor creature!
• remove… from • remove one’ eyes from the picture • The agreement removes the last serious