【2017年整理】大学与英语5unit4课文讲解.pptVIP

Para10------Para12;;arrogant ;dreadful ; destructive ;; misery ;;irrespective ; medieval ; lubricate ; a. 1. (of circumstances) harsh; severe; extreme and unpleasant (严酷的，苛刻的，艰苦的) eg.It is difficult for them to adapt themselves to the brutal weather there. 他们很难适应那里的恶劣气候。 2. savage; cruel; inhuman; merciless (残酷的，野蛮的，残忍的) eg.Thousands of lives were lost in the brutal terrorist attack. 这次血腥的恐怖袭击中，有数千人丧生。 3. (of manner