大连外国语大学课件b2Unit 8

injury
a physical hurt or wound, esp. when caused accidentally
to suffer injuries to the head
to add insult to injury
bruise
n. a mark caused by a blow or fall, resulting in discolouring of the skin of a human, animal or fruit but not breaking of the skin: It was a bad accident, but she escaped with minor cuts and bruises. v. to cause a bruise on She fell and bruised her knee. A bruised apple Bruised feelings/pride
bud
The new bud appear in the spring. come into bud The roses are in a urge to save the situation have the urge to learn English resist the urge to know the inside story v. They urged us to give our support. They urged on us the need for cooperation.
recall
remember (not in progressive forms) rather (fml)
I can’t recall the exact details of the report.
I don’t recall ever meeting her. / that I ever met her.
They are enjoying themselves. Rather, they appear to be enjoying themselves.
to meet one’s need
to meet one’s need/a demand/one’s expectation
Their new model of car is so popular that they have to open a new factory to meet the demand.
reveal
show or allow (something previously hidden) to be seen:
Her laugh revealed her even teeth. Never reveal my secret. The investigation has revealed some serious faults in this system.
Reading II
1. Have you ever wondered how one’s memory works?
2. What kinds of things affect one’s memory?
3. Does what happened to the young man who lost his memory after an accident strike you as something very unusual?
( in) despite of = in spite of
brood
brood over/about For years he brooded vengeance. 多年来他策划复仇。 He brooded over his misfortunes. 他忧思
他不幸的事。
be riddled with
This essay is riddled with errors. The country is riddled with secret police. The ambulance was riddled with bullets.
(suggest strongly)
startle
a startling piece of news
He startled from sleep.
You startled me! I didn’t hear you come in.
rather
more exactly; more truly
I was home late Monday night or, rather, early Tuesday morning.
by contrast
The coastal areas have mild winters, but by contrast the central plains become extremely cold.
By contrast, she was more outspoken.
build: to develop; form
Please note that this bill must be paid within ten days.
characterize
His style is characterized by brevity. 简洁是他的文体之特色
Characterize briefly the essential features of today’s swimming contest.
Unit 8
Daydreaming
Questions on the text:
1. Define daydreaming. 2. What sort of people show particular interest in daydream research? 3. When and where is one most likely to daydream? 4. In what way does daydreaming differ from fantasy? 5. How is daydreaming related to personality type? 6. How does daydreaming affect us positively? 7. Do most daydreamers have personality problems? 8. Which pattern of daydreaming fits the majority of people?
blank:
n. an empty space Fill in the blanks on the form. When I tried to remember his name, my mind was a complete blank. a. empty or expressionless give somebody a blank look one’s mind goes completely blank
despite
prep. (fml) in spite of; not prevented by Despite their objections, I will do it just the same.
Despite a shortage of steel, industrial output has increased by five percent.
Hard word builds (up) character.
Build a relationship / a business
Build confidence between the two sides
note
The report notes with approval the government’s efforts to resolve this problem. (remark)