E英语教程第二册Unit5passageB.pptVIP

Text Analysis Comedy n. a funny movie, play, television program, etc, that makes people laugh, or this type of entertainment. Entrance n. a door, gate, or other opening that you go through to enter a place. Eg: We agreed to meet at the entrance of the theater. Despite prep. Without being prevented or affected by sth. Eg: Despite the doctors’ efforts, the patient died. Wander v. to walk slowly across or around an area, usually without having a clear direction or purpose. Eg: With their parents at work, the kids are left to wander the streets. Scold v. to tell sb. in an angry way that he/she has done sth. wrong. Eg: He was severely scolded by his mother for coming home late. Royal adj. Relating to or belonging to a king or queen. Eg: The Summer Palace, which used to be a royal garden, is my favorite park. Poverty n. the situation or experience of being poor. Eg: I am shocked by the extreme poverty that I see in the small village. Pour v. 1 to flow quickly and in large amounts Eg: Blood was pouring from his broken nose. 2 to make a liquid or a substance such as salt or sand flow out of or into sth. Eg: The water is boiling hot. You can pour it from one cup to another repeatedly to cool it. Legendary adj. Famous and admired Eg: She finally met his legendary man and soon fell for him. Lack n. the state of not having sth., or of not having enough of it. Eg: The scientist gave up his research for lack of funds. Theatrical adj. Relating to the theater. Eg: Plum Performance Award(梅花表演奖) is a prize given for the best Chinese theatrical performances of the year. Production n. 1 a play, movie, etc. that is produced for the public, or the process of producing it. Eg: As head of a production company, he knows a lot of movie directors and film stars. 2 the process of making or growing things, or the amount that is produced. Eg: Prices have increased because of high production costs. Overnight adv. 1 suddenly Eg: Almost overnight, she has aged 10 years and become fat. 2 for or d