成年人自学英语---重要经典句子解析系列十.docVIP

成年人自学英语--------重要经典句子解析系列十 Please talk about a natural disaster, its destructive effects, what we can do to prepare for it from both the personal and governmental level, and how to protect ourselves in the disaster. Please talk about a natural disaster, its destructive effects, what we can do to prepare for it from both the personal and governmental level, and how to protect ourselves in the disaster： A：Good morning. Today I’m very glad to invite you to take about the earthquake. As we all known, earthquake occurred frequently in China over the years, such as Wenchuan earthquake in 2008, Yushu earthquake in 2010, and Ya’an earthquake this year. Almost every disaster brought a lot of deeply suffering for people….. B: Yeah, the losses about earthquake cover all aspects, including the property security and life safety. Especially Wenchuan earthquake in 2008, more than 21 thousand people were killed, and almost 160 thousand people were injured. C: So, it is important to master the correct knowledge and method to protect ourselves better in the earthquake….. rational, reasonable 　　rational a.理性的，区别于无理性；理智的，区别于感情用事的。 　　The rational thing to do was to take the sick man to a doctor.理智的做法是送病人去看医生。 　　reasonable a.有道理的，公平合理的，或指人讲道理的。 That man works very hard, so it is reasonable for him to ask for more money. 那个人工作努力，所以他要求加薪是合情合理的。 refrain, restrain, constrain 　　refrain v.抑制，禁止，强调抑制一种冲动，是正式用语，为不及物动词，后接介词from。 　　Students refrain from smoking in the classroom.学生们克制住不在教师抽烟。 　restrain v.抑制，约束，指通过管束阻止某事发生，是及物动词，其习惯用法是restrain sb. (sth.) from doing。 　　She restrains her dog by walking him on a leash.溜狗时，她牵着狗来限制它的活动。 　　constrain v.强迫，力劝，是及物动词。 　A law constrains the government from spending more money than it takes in.法律限制政府开支大于收入。 respectable, respectful, respective 这是一组形近易混词。respectable a.值得尊敬的，有好名声的。 They are respectable people who are liked and trusted in their town.他们在家乡是受人们敬爱和信任的人。 　　 respectful a.尊敬他人的，恭敬的。 Students and teachers should have a respectful attitude toward