新视野英语一Unit 3 A Good Heart to Lean on 语言点.pptVIP

A good heart to lean on Pay attention to the preposition “on” here, which is not to be omitted, because “lean” is an intransitive verb, which must be followed by “on” to act as an attributive to the noun phrase “ a good heart”.—lean on a good heart. More examples: Though the chair looks rather hard, actually it is very comfortable to sit on. She still hasn’t found a room to live in. I believe that is a proper standard to judge people by. I’ve so many things to take good care of and attend to. A Good Heart to Lean On---Language Points 2 keep my balance: figuratively it means dad helps the son to keep the even state of his mind or feeling. Related phrases with “balance” a sense of balance; the balance of one’s mind balance in sth. /between A and B keep /maintain /lose/ break/ tip /upset /strike/catch (throw) sb. off balance I was caught off balance by the sudden wind and nearly fell. It is difficult to keep one’s balance on an icy pavement. A Good Heart to Lean On---Language Points 3 I would inwardly struggle at the unwanted attention. Paraphrase: In the mind, I would battle my negative feelings about the attention which I didn’t want. inward: situated within; inner (esp. in the mind or spirit) 内部的；里面的; (尤指)内心的，精神的 inward thoughts, feelings, doubts inward/inwards: thoughts turned inward; inward-looking, ie introvert Inwardly: in mind or spirit Inwardly grateful, relieved, etc A Good Heart to Lean On---Language Points 4 If he ever noticed or was bothered, he never let on: paraphrase: I he any time noticed or felt troubled by this, he would never let anyone see or know how he felt. let on (about sth/that…) (to sb.): (infml) reveal a secret I’m getting married next week, but please don’t let on (to anyone) (about it), will you? similar phrase: give away, spill the beans( reveal a secret) She gave away state secrets to the enemy. His broad Liverpool accent gave him away, ie revealed who he really was. 他那很重的利物浦口音把自己给暴露了。 A Good Heart to Lean On---Language P