Unit 1 New Words.pptVIP

Unit 1 Ways of Learning Integrated Course 2 Text A Learning, Chinese-style Ex.在邮寄之前，要确保邮票牢牢地贴在信封上。（be attached to） Make sure that the stamp is firmly attached to the envelope before you mail it. not in the least / not … in the least:used to emphasize a negative meaning “not at all” --The little boy broke the vase but his mother was not in the least angry with him. Ex.我一点也不害怕。 Im not in the least afraid. somewhat: to some extent or degree, a little --The price is somewhat higher than I expected. --“Are you concerned about your exam results?” “Somewhat.” await: (fml.) to wait for *** “await” is a fairly common word in formal writing, but you do not usually use it in conversation. Instead you use “wait for”. He was anxiously awaiting her reply. He has long awaited this moment. occasion: a particular time when sth. happens *** If something happens “on occasion” or “on occasions”, it happens sometimes, but not very often: e.g. You have on occasions surprised people. On occasion we feel like having a get-together, but we have no time. on occasion on the occasion of on occasion 有时，间或 on the occasion of 在...的时候, 值此之际: on the occasion of his daughter‘s wedding 在他女儿的婚礼上 neglect, ignore 都有忽略、遗漏之意。 neglect 指对职责、义务或应做的事没有给予足够的注意。这种忘记可能是有意的，也可能是无意的。 Those who neglect their duties should be punished. ignore 指疏忽、不顾，强调对某人或某物故意不理会。 When I saw Tom, I stopped to greet him, but he ignored me and walked on. on one’s own: without anyone’s help; alone *** If you do something on your own, you do it without any help from other people. e.g. There are jobs the children can do on their own. *** When you are on your own, you are alone. e.g. She lived on her own. in due course: at the proper time --Write me, and let me know how things go. I will answer your letter in due course. --Sow the seed now and in due course you will have the flowers. --Be patient. You’ll get your promotion in due course. critical: very important; very serious or dangerous e.g. Th