现代大学英语精读三 Unit 3 A Dill Pickle.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * 5. Para 15: “But now, as he spoke, that memory faded. His was the truer. ” (Now, that memory about the ridiculous scene gradually disappeared. His memory was more accurate. They did have a good time that afternoon.) 6. Para 16: “And in the warmth, as it were, another memory unfolded.” (And while she felt warmth at the thought of that wonderful afternoon, another scene came into her mind.) As it were: as you might say; so to speak可以说，宛如 He is, as it were, a walking dictionary. As it is: in reality, really Detailed Analysis 7. Para22: “He was certainly far better looking now than he had been then. He had lost all that dreamy vagueness and indecision. Now he had the air of a man who has found his place in life. ” (He was no longer unpractical or unrealistic and uncertain what to do with his life. Now he becomes a man who knows what he wants to do and who has found a gainful career that suits him. ) Vera is secretly comparing the man now with what he was six years ago, and her conclusion is that the man has changed for better. 8. Para 26: She broke in:” You’ve really been to Russia?” Question: They both broke in, but are they doing that for the same reason? Detailed Analysis Para. 9 He interrupted her, Excuse me, and tapped on the table for the waitress. Please bring some coffee and cream. Lesson 9 – A Dill Pickle He was self-centered, not interested in what Vera said, nor encouraged her to talk about herself. Detailed Analysis Lesson 9 – A Dill Pickle Para. 26 She broke in: Youve really been to Russia? Vera was very eager to know about his life in the past six years. It showed she was considerate, and cared about him. They both broke in but for opposite reasons. The same? Detailed Analysis 9. Para 31:“As he spoke, …she felt the strange beast that had slumbered so long within her bosom stir, stretch itself, yawn, prick up its ears, and suddenly bound to its feet, and fix its longing, hungry s