2.Words+to+note+unit1 大学英语2.pptVIP

Words to note clash n. v. a fight or battle between two groups of people; a very angry argument between two people or groups Complete the sentences with appropriate prepositions. (1) Yesterday saw violent clashes __________ police and protesters. (2) The prime minister faces a clash _________ business leaders tomorrow. (3) His T-shirt clashes _________ his shorts. (4) A lot of problems have been caused by a clash _________ cultures. Do you know why many bands break up? Because of personality clashes between musicians. establishment n. the most important and powerful people in a country or in a section of society the process of starting or creating something such as an organization Figure out the meaning of underlined words. The literary establishment generally looks down on artists. John was eager to establish good relations with the business community. (3) Reagan quickly established himself as a promising film actor. (4) It’s an old established family firm. protest n. v. (1) a strong complaint or disagreement (2) something such as a meeting by people who strongly disagree with a policy, law etc. Figure out the meaning of underlined words. (1) The organization has made a formal protest against the nuclear testing. We cannot pass this matter by without protest. The decision raised/provoked a storm of protest among students. (4) I went to the doctor under protest. Bring sb to one’s knees at ones mothers (或 fathers) knee 儿时 bend (或 bow) the (或 ones) knee (to) 下跪，屈服 bring someone/thing to their/its knees 迫使某人（或物）屈从 fall (或 drop，或 sink，等) to ones knees 下跪，跪下 on bended knee(s) （尤指乞求或崇拜时）跪着 Did your guy propose on bended knee?. 你男朋友是不是跪着求婚的？。 on ones knees 跪着 weak at the knees 被（强烈感情，尤指欲望）屈服 * New Words Phrases clash establishment passion protest alliance launch characterize employment prospect obscure give rise to sth. bring about keep off in itself Active reading