复习精华 大学英语《综合教程2》Unit2概要1.pptxVIP

Unit 2 The Virtues of Growing Older; Language Work: ;*;Distinct: noticeable; unmistakable 明显的，清楚的 Ex. There is a distinct possibility that she’ll be appointed manager of the company. distinct possibility/ impression cf. distinctive 独特的;特别的;有特色的; Language Work: ;Be obsessed with: to have an unreasonably strong interest in particular things or persons Ex. Becky is so obsessed with shopping that it is driving her husband crazy. Feverishly: showing strong feelings of excitement or worry, often with a lot of activity or quick movements 极度紧张兴奋的 Ex. The research team has been working feverishly for three weeks. Ex. Her mind raced feverishly. ;Mega-;*;*;Freak: 1) someone who is extremely interested in a particular subject so that other people think they are strange or unusual Ex. a fitness / religious / computer freak 2) someone who is considered to be very strange because of the way they look, behave, or think [= weirdo] Ex. These glasses make me look like a freak.;*; Deny oneself: not to allow oneself to have something that one normally has Ex. He denied himself all small pleasures and luxuries in his effort to live a holy life. deny that/doing something theres no denying (that/something) deny sb sth Ex. She could deny her son nothing. ;Pecan Pie ;*; Language Work: ;*;*;Resent: to feel angry or bitter about something (+ doing...)怨恨;憎恶;愤恨 Ex. Tim resents being treated as a child all the time. Accomplished: skilled熟练的; 有造诣 Ex. As an accomplished singer, she has fans all over the world.;Sanity: the condition of being mentally healthy Ex. She suffered temporary loss of sanity after her husband’s death. Ex. His story was so extraordinary that we began to doubt his sanity. sane and insane Quirk: a strange type of behavior or part of someone’s character (peculiar)怪癖;古怪性格 Ex. Mark’s girlfriend dumped him because of his unusual quirks.;Language Work: ;Language Work: ;Key to Exercises;Exercise - Comprehension;Exercise – Vocabulary I;Exercise –