Lesson Three (复旦高级英语第一册).pptVIP

Lesson Three Language Points Pompous: someone who is pompous thinks that they are important, and shows this by being very formal and using long words - used to show disapproval: He seems rather pompous. Sententious: a telling people how they should behave - used in order to show disapproval (故作庄重的,说教式的): Perhaps her last remark was a bit sententious? Manifestation: 1 a very clear sign that a particular situation or feeling exists These latest riots are a clear manifestation of growing discontent. 2 the act of appearing or becoming clear Manifestation of the disease often doesnt occur until middle age. Manifesto: noun (plural manifestos) a written statement by a political party, saying what they believe in and what they intend to do: The Tories are due to publish their manifesto tomorrow. the Communist manifesto Muddle: 1 to put things in the wrong order: Someone’s muddled up all the papers on my desk. 2 to confuse one person or thing with another, and make a mistake [= mix up]: Spanish and Italian are very similar and I sometimes get them muddled up. 3 to confuse someone, especially so that they make a mistake: Don’t muddle her with all the extra details at the moment. Ingrained: ingrained attitudes or behavior are firmly established and therefore difficult to change Male chauvinism has been ingrained in the minds of many people for ages Incongruity: the fact that sth is strange, unusual, or unsuitable in a particular situation: The incongruities of many couples seem so great that they should never be well matched in their marriage. But to our surprise, they could live happily and harmoniously all their life. Incongruous: strange, unexpected, or unsuitable The modern elevator looks incongruous in Lei Feng Pagoda, an ancient traditional building in the oriental style. Have a (good) eye for something: to be good at noticing a particular type of thing, especially something attractive, valuable, of good quality etc: Er