现代大学英语精读第二版第六课语言点.pptVIP

Lesson 10 – The Green Banana to make sb. realize Examples: It finally dawned on me that he doesn’t like me. Through investigation, the truth of the case began to dawn on him gradually. Realization of the menace dawned on them. 3. dawn on Phrases and Expressions Lesson 10 – The Green Banana Phrases and Expressions 4. meet one’s need to satisfy the requirements Example: The child was spoiled because his parents met his need without a sense of principle. make ends meet: to earn enough money to live without getting into debt Example: It was hard for him to make ends meet without the support of parents when he was in university. Lesson 10 – The Green Banana to think carefully about sth. Example: We have to reflect on what you have mentioned. Compare: reflect (well/badly…) on sth./sb.: to show that sth./sb. is sound/unsound 显示某事/某人健全 或不健全······ Example: The scandal reflected badly on the President. 5. reflect on/upon sth. Phrases and Expressions Lesson 10 – The Green Banana to make a great effort to move upward Example: The car strained up in the sun. strain every nerve to do sth.: to spare no efforts; try hard to do sth. Example: In order to attain the goal, he strained every nerve to accomplish the given job. 6. strain up Phrases and Expressions Lesson 10 – The Green Banana all the time: always Examples: She was the center of attention in the crowd all the time. I’ll be with you all the time. 7. “time” Phrases and Expressions To be continued on the next page. Lesson 10 – The Green Banana from time to time: now and then; occasionally Example: The daughter visited her parents in a near city from time to time. for the time being: until some other arrangement is made Example: You can stay with us in this apartment for the time being before you find a new place. Phrases and Expressions To be continued on the next