大学英语第二册课件.ppt

Besides Prep. in addition to , as well as All we know that this girl has many good qualities besides being very pretty. Ad. In addition ;also Oh, I think this overcoat is a little bit expensive . Besides, it seems to be out of fashion. Refuse, decline, reject I wonder why he refused to discuss the problem at the meeting. Several soldiers refused to obey the order. I declined her invitation to the dinner party because I had a prior appointment. The blind man smiling declined to be helped across the street. She rejected his marriage proposal. The board rejected all our ideas. Hesitate, pause Don’t hesitate in doing what you believe is good and correct. I hesitated to pay so much for a suit. She paused at the door out of fear. After posing the difficult question, the teacher paused and looked expectantly at us. Conflict Be opposed ; clash Your two statements conflict with each other. It is reported that some workers on strike conflicted with the police. Disagreement; clash; fight The two companies come into frequent conflicts as a result of competition. Act on Do sth. In accordance with ; follow Acting on the doctor’s suggestion, the woman has decided to go on a diet. Leave behind When the enemy withdrew, much of the heavy equipment was left behind. discover , invent , create Until Columbus discovered America no one in Europe knew it existed. Jefferson invented several devices for making daily chores easier. Mr. Smith , a very imaginative writer, creates many enduring characters in his novels. be superior to They were far superior in number to their enemy. The new machine is superior to the old ones in that it consumes less fuel. influence Have an effect on Public opinions are usually influenced by mass media. It was my father who influenced me to do electronics. Power to affect sth. Or sb. He denies exerting any political influence over them. You have some influence over Mary. Could you go and talk her out of such crazy behavior?