现代大学英语精读4lesson3知识点..doc

Lesson 3 language points [Paragraph 1] Most students are …statistics. Meaning: For most students, they begin their study of history with a thick textbook in which there are a great number of names, dates and statistics for them to remember. 1) by way of: a. as a means of, in order to serve as当作，作为…之用 e.g. By way of an excuse he said he was tired. He handed me his card by way of introduction carry a stick by way of weapon b. through, via; by the route of e.g. I came by way of London. by the way: incidentally e.g. By the way, have you seen my keys anywhere? Fat: thick or wide Usual collocations: a fat volume/book, a fat cat, a fat salary/check, a fat chance (unlikely, not unlikely) Notice the subtle differences between fat, plump, chubby, stout and obese be immersed in: become completely involved in sth that you are doing; to be completely covered or submerged in a liquide e.g. He’s really becoming immersed in his work. immerse oneself in sth: He left school at 16 and immersed himself in the Labour party. immersion: n. a sea of people or things is a very large number of them together. e.g. His eyes ran over the sea of bottles and glasses on the table. be all at sea: be in a state of confusion or uncertainty e.g. Living in a foreign country can mean you’re always at sea about what’s going on. at sea: under or on the sea, far away from land e.g. He spent over 30 years at sea The professional historian is simply one who… Simply: a. only; nothing but e.g. It is simply a matter of time. Some students lose marks simply because they don’t read the question properly. It’s not simply a question of money b. used to emphasize what you are saying e.g. This work is simply not good enough. He simply won’t accept the committee’s decision. c. if you say or explain something simply, you say it in a way that is easy for people to understand e.g. Try to express yourself more simply. To put it simply, the tax cuts mean the average person will be about 3