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研究生英语Unit 1 Scripts
Unit One
Coping with the Compliment
Words Expressions
1. blurt out
2. inarticulate
3. bestow sth. upon /on sb.
4. comeback
5. execrable
6. adroit
7. poise
8. etiquette
9. comport
10. carry sb. away
11. get possession of
12. put one’s mind to sth.
13. brush sth. off
14. on the right track
15. be inept at doing sth.
16. fall flat
17. fall apart
18. the chances are (tha
1. blurt out — say (sth.) suddenly or without thinking of the effect or result
Examples:
Peter was so excited that he blurted the news out before we could stop him.
Kids are known for blurting something important out at unusual times.
2. inarticulate a. — unable to express oneself clearly and fluently
Examples:
Maisie had always thought of herself as being uneducated and inarticulate, and was surprised that anyone should ask her opinion.
My meetings with him left me inarticulate with rage.
3. bestow sth. upon (on) sb. — present sth. as a gift to sb.
Examples:
He doesn’t deserve the praise that has been bestowed upon him.
The new ruler took his enemies’ property and bestowed it upon his followers.
4. comeback —A reply, especially a quick, witty one; a retort
e.g.:He made a witty comeback to the insult.他对别人的侮辱给予一个机智的反驳。
— A successful return to a former position
Examples:
make/stage a comeback
The film star made an unexpected comeback.
The old actor made a successful comeback after twenty years.
5. execrable a. — very bad; detestable
Examples:
Critics blame the students’ poor test performances on execrable teaching.
What an execrable meal!?
6. adroit a. — skilful
Examples:
They are highly efficient and especially adroit at persuading the employees to do more work.
Employing such devices is a fine test of sheer writing skill, of careful and adroit manipulation of language.
7. poise n./vt. — dignity and self-confidence
Examples:
They felt that he lacked sufficient poise and confidence for the job.
…showing poise and confidence in your own worth .
The gymnast poised herself on t
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