第一、精講詞匯
1. prolong
雙語(yǔ)釋義:make (sth) longer, esp in time; extend
[vt.] 延長(zhǎng)(某事物)(尤指時(shí)間)
典型范例:They prolonged their visit by a few days.
他們把訪問(wèn)時(shí)間延長(zhǎng)了幾天。
2. heal
雙語(yǔ)釋義:make easier to bear
[vt.] 使好受一些
典型范例:Time heals all sorrows.
時(shí)間可化解一切憂傷。
3. underestimate
雙語(yǔ)釋義:make too low an estimate of (sb/sth)
[vt.] 過(guò)分低估(某人或某事物)
典型范例:Don't underestimate the difficulties of the work.
不要低估了這項(xiàng)工作的艱巨性。
You shouldn't underestimate the risks of the enterprise.
你不應(yīng)低估這一計(jì)劃的風(fēng)險(xiǎn)。
第二、泛講詞匯
1. reject:vt. 拒絕
例:She rejected his offer of marriage.
他向她求婚, 她拒絕了。
2. acceptance:u.n. 接受
例:Their acceptance of the contract is still in doubt.
他們是否接受那合同還說(shuō)不準(zhǔn)。
3. simplicity: u.n. 簡(jiǎn)單
例:For the sake of simplicity, let's divide the discussion into two parts.
為簡(jiǎn)單起見(jiàn),我們把問(wèn)題分為2個(gè)部分來(lái)討論。
第三、短語(yǔ)精講
1. free sb up:使某人釋放(壓力),是某人感覺(jué)輕松
例:Relaxation exercises can free you up.
放松運(yùn)動(dòng)可以松緩身體的緊張。
2. in some way:在某種意義上
例:Carrie felt this to contain, in some way , an aspersion upon her ability.
嘉莉覺(jué)得這話多少含有貶低她的才能的意思。
3. agree with sb:同意某人的(說(shuō)話,意見(jiàn),或觀點(diǎn)等)
例:I agree with you, but yet I can't consent.
我同意你的意見(jiàn), 但是我不能答應(yīng)。
4.scoff at:嘲笑,蔑視
例:Why do they scoff at the idea that he will retire next year?
他們?yōu)槭裁闯靶λ麑⒃诿髂晖诵莸南敕?
People who are out of work cannot afford to scoff at any job.
失業(yè)的人就不能看不起任何工作。
5. all day:一天到晚
例:She is chaperoning her daughter all day.
她整日陪伴著她的母親。
He is a very lazy person, sleeping all day.
他非常懶惰,整天睡覺(jué)。
6. be honest with oneself:不要欺騙自己,對(duì)自己要誠(chéng)實(shí)
例:You have to do what you feel is right, and you have to be honest with yourself about that.
你必須做你感覺(jué)對(duì)的東西,而且你要對(duì)自己誠(chéng)實(shí)。
7. be honest with someone:對(duì)某人要說(shuō)實(shí)話
例:I made the mistake of being honest with you.
我錯(cuò)誤地和你坦誠(chéng)相待。
William's parents decided to be honest with their children from the start.
威廉的父母一開(kāi)始就決定和孩子說(shuō)實(shí)話。
8. one’s relationship with sb:某人與某人的關(guān)系
例:We would have to authenticate your relationship with the boy.
我們必須證實(shí)一下您和那個(gè)孩子的關(guān)系。
Mary didn't want to get involved in any perplexed relationship with a married man.
瑪麗不愿扯入與已婚男人糾纏不清的關(guān)系中。
9. good luck with sb/sth.:某人好運(yùn),某事進(jìn)行順利
例:Good luck with your driving test: I keep my fingers crossed for you.
希望你駕駛考試順利,我祝你成功。
We're all rooting for you good luck with your job interview!
我們?nèi)贾С帜悖D闱舐毭嬖嚦晒?
Good luck with your family.
祝你全家運(yùn)。