Unit 5《Inside advertising》学案3-重点词语学习（人教版选修9）.docVIP

Unit 5 Enjoying novels 重点词语学习 recount verb ~ sth (to sb) (formal) to tell sb about sth, especially sth that you have experienced: [vn] She was asked to recount the details of the conversation to the court. [v wh-] They recounted what had happened during those years. [also v speech] prejudice noun [U, C] ~ (against sb/sth) an unreasonable dislike of or preference for a person, group, custom, etc., especially when it is based on their race, religion, sex, etc.: a victim of racial prejudice Their decision was based on ignorance and prejudice. There is little prejudice against workers from other EU states. I must admit to a prejudice in favour of British universities. without prejudice (to sth) (law) without affecting any other legal matter: They agreed to pay compensation without prejudice (= without admitting guilt). verb [vn] 1. ~ sb (against sb/sth) to influence sb so that they have an unfair or unreasonable opinion about sb/sth: The prosecution lawyers have been trying to prejudice the jury against her. 2. (formal) to have a harmful effect on sth: Any delay will prejudice the child’s welfare. equality noun [U] the fact of being equal in rights, status, advantages, etc.: racial / social / sexual equality equality of opportunity the principle of equality before the law (= the law treats everyone the same) Don’t you believe in equality between men and women? contradiction noun 1. [C, U] ~ (between A and B) a lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc.: There is a contradiction between the two sets of figures. His public speeches are in direct contradiction to his personal lifestyle. How can we resolve this apparent contradiction? 2. [U, C] the act of saying that sth that sb else has said is wrong or not true; an example of this: I think I can say, without fear of contradiction, that ... Now you say you both left at ten—that’s a contradiction of your last statement. a contradiction in terms a statement containing two words that contradict