《lesson9_language study》.ppt

Lesson 9 - Against All Odds to bring sb. to terms: to force sb. to accept particular conditions Examples: The UN tried to bring the warring sides to terms to put an end to the war. to come to terms with sb.: to agree with sb. about sth. Examples: We’ll have to come to terms with him about how many hours a week he is going to work for us. Phrases and Expressions To be continued on the next page. Lesson 9 - Against All Odds to come to terms with sth. unpleasant or difficult: to learn to accept it and deal with it Examples: He has come to terms with his wife’s illness and says he will nurse her at home. in terms of sth.: from the basis of; as regards sth. Examples: A 200-year-old building is very old in American terms/in terms of American history. Phrases and Expressions To be continued on the next page. Lesson 9 - Against All Odds on equal/the same terms: in the same way Examples: We can’t work on equal terms unless we speak a common language. be on good/friendly/bad terms with sb: to have a good, friendly, bad relationship with Examples: I’ve always been on good terms with my neighbours. be on speaking terms Phrases and Expressions Lesson 9 - Against All Odds to reach or come to a certain place, state or action, esp. by a long route or progress Examples: They’re traveling across Europe by train and are planning to end up in Moscow. Much of this meat will probably end up as dog food. She’ll end up penniless if she carries on spending as much as that. 3. end up Phrases and Expressions To be continued on the next page. Lesson 9 - Against All Odds Examples: After working around the world, she ended up teaching English as a foreign language. end in: to have sth. as a result or conclusion Examples: Their marriage ended in divorce. The match ended in a draw. She ended (her speech) on an optimistic note. I’d like to end in with a song from my first album. Phrases and Expressions Le