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Unit 3 Section A Marriage Across the Nations 跨国婚姻 Detailed Study of the Main Words 1. character n --- 性格，个性，特点，特征 e.g. He is a man of a strong / firm character. 他是个性格坚强的人。 He is a leading /positive / negative character in the film. 他在这部电影中是主要人物、正面人物、反面人物。 She has a strong but gentle character. 她的性格坚强而温柔。 2. compromise n. v.i vt. --- 妥协, 折中 a compromise of principle 原则上的让步 reach / make a compromise with sb on/over sth = compromise with sb on sth 在某事上与某人妥协 compromise sb / sth / oneself 因……陷入危险境地 e.g. We reached a compromise on the price of this bike. 我们就这辆自行车的价格达成妥协。 Can the two sides compromise on this contradiction? 双方的这一矛盾能互让和解吗？ It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in todays talk. 希望今天的会谈能达成妥协。 The policeman compromised himself / his family by killing the innocent civilian. 这个警察因枪杀无辜铸成大错害了自己、家人。he policeman compromised his future by killing the innocent civilian. 这个警察因枪杀无辜铸成大错自毁前程。 *Such conduct will compromise your reputation. *Both sides are determined to get what they want, so they can’t compromise on such terms. 3. hatred n. --- 憎恨、仇恨 hate sb / sth / doing … v. --- not like… with hatred 憎恶地 e.g. She looked at Jim with an expression of hatred. 她面带憎恨的表情看着吉姆。 4. illusion n. --- [C] 错觉，幻觉，假象 be under (no) illusion about /as to…/ that… ＝have (no) illusion about /as to…/that… 错误地相信;对……（不）存在幻觉 cast away illusions丢掉幻想 e.g. People used to be under the illusion that the sun goes around the earth. 人们过去常常误以为太阳围绕地球转。 I have no illusions about his ability; he is just no good. 我对他的能力不再心存幻想；他不怎么样。 5. mutual a. --- 相互的; (两人或多人) 共有的 mutual support相互支持mutual benefit共同的利益mutual interest共同的兴趣 mutual friend共同的朋友 e.g. I am sure that our friendship is based on mutual respect, trust and understanding. 我相信我们的友谊是建立在相互尊重、信任、理解的基础上的。 Lynn and Mary met through a mutual friend. 林恩和玛丽是通过共同的朋友相识的。 I like her, and I hope the feeling is mutual. 我喜欢她，我希望她也喜欢我。 *Given mutual goodwill, it is possible to achieve a settlement. 6