英语基础UNIT4.pptVIP

Language points Sentence meaning: …concerning “live in a state of constant passion” would be to give up much of the rest of the life, and in fact, there are other things. 因为“要保持永恒的热情”将要放弃生活中许多其他的内容，而事实上，生活中还有其他事情。 Language points 13. In any case, stability in marriage and well-being are not one and the same: a stable marriage does not necessarily mean that marriage is particularly gratifying or vital. Para 4 One and the same: the same person or thing 同一人或事物 e.g. Mark Twain and Samuel Clemens were one and the same person. 马克·吐温和赛缪尔·克莱门斯是一个人。 One and the same idea occurred to each of them. 他们都产生同样的想法 vital: energetic or lively; dynamic 精力充沛的；有活力的；生气勃勃的 e.g. She’s a very vital sort of person. Language points Sentence meaning: Whatever happens, stableness in marriage and wellbeing are not the same: a stable marriage does not necessarily mean that marriage is particularly satisfying or dynamic. 婚姻的稳定性和福利不是一回事：一段稳定的婚姻不必然地意味着那段婚姻特别满意或充满生机。 Language points 14. In light of Para 6 in view of sth; considering sth 鉴于，考虑到 e.g. In light of current trends, a bright future seems assured for the tourism industry. 就目前的趋势来看，旅游业肯定有光明的未来。 We must ascertain the responsibility in light of different situtations. 我们必须根据不同情况判定责任。 15. abide by Para 6 : act in accordance with sth; be faithful to sth 遵守，忠于 e.g. I was staggered that the company simply refused to abide by the contract． 公司竟然拒绝履行合同，让我感到震惊。 Everyone must abide by the law. Language points 16. transform sth/sb from sth into sth Para 7 : completely change the appearance or character of sth/sb 完全改变 e.g. A little creativity can transform an ordinary meal into a special event. The witch transformed the prince into a frog. 17. Justification Para 7 n. acceptable reason 正当理由 e.g. Whats your justification for being so late. 你来得这样迟有何理由 There is no justification for her rude behavior. 她没有理由如此鲁莽无礼。 Language points 18. In light of such changes, the framework of marriage has been transformed from a formal contractual bond with hardly any