大学英语精读u1知识点

• “The Command of the Ocean” describes the rise of Britain to naval greatness. • When the command to abandon the ship was given, people got a panic and immediately ran in all directions. • take / have command of …: take control of … • The police arrived and _____ the situation. • (took command of)
• in command of …: in control of … • For the first time in years she felt _____ (生活掌控在自己手中) • （in command of her life） • 这里谁负责 • Who is in command here? • at one’s command: • at sb’s command
nevertheless: ad.
• however; in spite of that, still • The demand for certainty is one that is natural to man, but is nevertheless an intellectual vice. • He had little qualification; nevertheless he got the job. • He had little qualification. Nevertheless, he got the job. • He had little qualification; he got the job nevertheless. • Having little qualification, he got the job nevertheless. • He had little qualification, but he got the job. • He had no qualification, nevertheless, he got the job.
• I have had enough of your constant / incessant interruptions. • Poverty is a constant / recurrent theme in her novels. • He is our constant / frequent visitor.
at a time at one time
• • • • at a time: on one occasion You can’t solve all the problems at a time. at one time: once The city at one time must have been prosperous, for it enjoys a high level of civilization. • If you all speak _____, I won’t be able to listen to anybody. • (at a time)
• Popular as it is now, Xiamen was rather isolated ________. • (at one time)
be bound to do sth
• be certain to do sth • People of different cultures are bound to have conflicts in their ways of thinking. • Differences of opinion on this issue are bound to exist.
command
• [U] knowledge; control; order • By the time they are ready to go to university, high school students have had a good command of learning skills. • Poets have a good command of rhyme and rhythm. • A good command of English is a great benefit to do international trade.
by no means:
• not at all • She is by no means a linguist, though having taught English for years. • This is by no means a big class, with no more than 38 students.
• We were all silenced by her commanding voice.
fault:
• [N] mistake, error, shortcoming, weakness, defect, flaw, guilt; sin • Many people live in poverty ______ (并非 自己有什么过错) • （through no faults of their own） • When something goes wrong, it doesn’t make much sense to argue who is at fault.
• commit … to memory: remember • 她把医生的话记得很牢 • She committed the doctor’s instructions well to memory. • commit … to paper / writing/ diary • 她把所有情感付诸笔端 • She committed her feelings to paper / writing.
• [V] order; control; get; view • The City Council commanded that the building ______ (cease) • he commands an unusually large vocabulary. • As a top lawyer, he can expect to command a salary of six figures. • The hotel commands a fine vast view of the sea.
• The parents don’t find it good to leave too much finance at their son’s command. • I am free this afternoon and is completely at your command.
command
commit … to sth:
• give all of … to sth • He committed himself to football. • May I commit my house to your care when I am away? • 他把所有机密文件都付诸一炬。 • He committed the confidential papers to fire.
• to find fault with sb: to find trouble with • keep away from her; she is picking fault with people at the moment. • faultless; faulty • There mห้องสมุดไป่ตู้st be something faulty with the engine, for the car refuses to start.
acquaint oneself with sb / sth
• Freshmen should acquaint themselves with the rules and facilities of the university as early as possible.
constant
• frequent, recurrent, continual, continuous, persistent, incessant • Sometimes all you need to do to achieve success is to be constant / consistent / persistent in your effort. • Constant / continual practice makes perfect. • The plug came off because of the constant / continuous vibration of the machine.
• to make sb’s acquaintance • to make the acquaintance of sb • I made the acquaintance of several artists during my stay in Paris. • on first acquaintance • 初次见面就评价一个人很不公平 • It is unfair to judge a person on first acquaintance.
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He loves her_______ (尽管她缺点多多). （for all her faults） 这一方案利大于弊 The design’s virtues outweigh its faults. at fault to a fault: too much of sth good He is strict to a fault with his children.