研究生英语阅读教程基础级第三版Lesson3.pptVIP

Language Points 27. sophisticated adj ( line 3, para.10) 1) altered by education, experience, etc. so as to be worldly- wise; not naive 老练的，老于世故的 ● 玛丽是一个聪明老成的年轻人。 Mary is a smart and sophisticated young woman. ●史密斯先生是一位老练的环球旅行家。 Mr. Smith is a sophisticated world traveler. Language Points 2) (of a machine, system) clever and complicated ● 这是一套十分先进的计算机系统。 This is a highly sophisticated computer system. ●这架飞机有一套尖端的电子导航系统。 The airplane has a sophisticated electronic guidance system. Language Points 3) someone who is sophisticated is comfortable in social situations and knows about culture, fashion, and other matters that are considered socially important ●克劳德是一个很有魅力、见多识广的伙伴。 Claude was a charming, sophisticated companion. ●最近她的品位越发优雅时髦起来。 Recently her tastes have become more sophisticated. Language Points 28. anxiety n (line 5, para. 10) the feeling of being very worried about sth ; concern ● 那一番谈话打消了她的顾虑。 Talking eased her anxiety. ● 焦虑不安是指由于出现迫在眉睫的、惩罚的征兆 而产生的情绪状况。 Anxiety refers to the emotional state elicited by signals of impending punishment. Language Points 29. extinction n （line 2, para.11) sth stops existing ●这个岛上的生活方式注定要消失。 The islands way of life is doomed to extinction. ●伐木工人说由于木材销量下降，他们的工作恐 不复存在。 The loggers jobs are faced with extinction because of declining timber sales. Language Points Synonym: worldly-wise ●明哲保身是自由主义的表现之一。 To be worldly-wise and play safe is one of the manifestations of liberalism. Language Points 30. corollary n adj（line 1, para.12) sth that is the direct result of sth else ● 社会上的不平等是经济自由的必然结果。 Social inequlity is the inevitable corollary of economic freedom. ● 爱之切必生妒。 Jealousy is a normal corollary of love. Language Points 31. cottage n [c]（line 3, para.12) a small house in the country A lake cot