高中英语Unit 2 King Lear词语学习.docVIP

Unit 2 King Lear Part Two: Teaching Resources Section 3: Words and expressions from Unit 2 King Lear respectful adj. showing or feeling respect: The onlookers stood at a respectful distance. We were brought up to be respectful of authority. shorten verb ~ (sth to sth) to make sth shorter; to become shorter: [vn] Injury problems could shorten his career. a shortened version of the game Her name’s Katherine, generally shortened to Kay. [v] In November the temperatures drop and the days shorten. modernize (BrE also -ise) verb 1. [vn] to make a system, methods, etc. more modern and more