全新版大学英语综合教程3unit3单词讲解2.ppt

chances are that 很有可能会发生… =It is very likely that … e.g. He worked so hard. Chances were that he would win the first place in the competition. 他非常刻苦，很有可能在竞赛中夺冠。 【扩展】by any chance 无论如何 by chance 偶然，意外 stand a good chance 很有希望 take a chance 冒险，碰运气 It chanced that … 偶然发生了… be bathed in 沉浸于…, 沐浴于… e.g. It’s highly unlikely that one day you’ll suddenly be bathed in bright light and your life’s purpose will be laid out in a divine vision.这样的事情极不可能：突然有一天，你沐浴在明亮的阳光下，你的生活目标神奇的展现在眼前。 be bathed in sweat 浑身大汗 be bathed in tears 泪流满面 【扩展】bathe vt. 沐浴，用水洗 vi.洗澡，沐浴 e.g. The coach told him to bathe his eyes twice a day.?教练叫他每天洗眼两次。 Tears bathed his cheeks. 泪流满面 bath n. 沐浴，浴盆 v.洗澡 go for a bath 去游泳 have a bath 淋浴, 洗(海水)澡 with / by a small / large margin 小/大幅度地 e.g. Demand for college education exceeds capacity by a large margin. 对于高等教育的需求大大超过了目前的办学能力。 margin n.边缘，利润；页边的空白 vt.加边于；加旁注于 reflection 1) 有损声誉的事 e.g. This is a reflection upon your honor. 这有损你的名誉 2) 思考;反映 e.g. Her achievements are a reflection of her courage. 她的成就是她勇气的显示 【扩展】cast/throw reflections on 指责某人 on/upon reflections 经再三思考 cast a reflection on 使人们对……产生鄙视或怀疑 without reflection 轻率，不经思考? reflect vt.反映；反射；反省 n. 反射；深思reflect on 1）考虑，仔细想 e.g.You have to reflect on how to answer his questions before you get to his house. 2）对···产生不利影响；影响···声誉 e.g.We mustn’t do anything which reflects on the reputation of our firm. 3）反省 e.g.We should often reflect on our past mistakes. look back on think about one’s past 回顾 e.g. When you look back on your life, what moments would you cherish the most? 当你回顾你的生活,你最珍惜的是什么时候? 【扩展】look down on轻视，看不起 look forward to盼望；期待