研究生英语 Unit 1重点句.docVIP

Unit One Coping with the Compliment Words Expressions 1. blurt out 2. inarticulate 3. bestow sth. upon /on sb. 4. comeback 5. execrable 6. adroit 7. poise 8. etiquette 9. comport 10. carry sb. away 11. get possession of 12. put one’s mind to sth. 13. brush sth. off 14. on the right track 15. be inept at doing sth. 16. fall flat 17. fall apart 18. the chances are （tha 1. blurt out — say （sth.） suddenly or without thinking of the effect or result Examples： Peter was so excited that he blurted the news out before we could stop him. Kids are known for blurting something important out at unusual times. 2. inarticulate a. — unable to express oneself clearly and fluently Examples： Maisie had always thought of herself as being uneducated and inarticulate, and was surprised that anyone should ask her opinion. My meetings with him left me inarticulate with rage. 3. bestow sth. upon （on） sb. — present sth. as a gift to sb. Examples： He doesn’t deserve the praise that has been bestowed upon him. The new ruler took his enemies’ property and bestowed it upon his followers. 4. comeback —A reply, especially a quick, witty one; a retort e.g.：He made a witty comeback to the insult.他对别人的侮辱给予一个机智的反驳。 — A successful return to a former position Examples： make/stage a comeback The film star made an unexpected comeback. The old actor made a successful comeback after twenty years. 5. execrable a. — very bad; detestable Examples： Critics blame the students’ poor test performances on execrable teaching. What an execrable meal!? 6. adroit a. — skilful Examples： They are highly efficient and especially adroit at persuading the employees to do more work. Employing such devices is a fine test of sheer writing skill, of careful and adroit manipulation of language. 7. poise n./vt. — dignity and self-confidence Examples： They felt that he lacked sufficient poise and confidence for the job. …showing poise and confidence in your own worth . The gymnast po