研究生英语阅读教程基础级第三版Lesson2.pptVIP

Language Points 39. tumor n ( line 3, para.20 ) a mass of diseased cells in your body that have divided and increased too quickly ●这样有时能发现硬物或肿块，这是肿瘤的信号。 This can sometimes reveal a hardening or lump that signals a tumor. ●他的父亲死于脑瘤。 His father died of brain tumor. malignant/benign tumour Language Points 40. live through v prep (line 2, para. 21) to experience difficult or dangerous conditions ; to endure ●他当然清楚，有时飓风确实厉害，简直没有幸免 的可能。 He also knew that hurricanes could be so bad that nothing could live through them. ●这些书将是传世之作。 These books will live through out the ages. Language Points ● 由于这期篇幅有限，我们无法收纳进来的一些文章。 Some work which we couldnt include because of lack of space in this issue. ● 由于版面有限，我们不能保证把回复登载出来。 We cant promise to publish a reply as space is limited. Language Points 3) if you give someone space to think about sth or to develop as a person, you allow them the time and freedom to do this. ●我们会给彼此留出发展的空间。 We will give each other space to develop. ●你需要时间把一切好好地考虑清楚。 You need space to think everything over. 18. diverge vi ( line 7, para.11）to move or extend in different directions from a common point; to differ in opinion; to become or be different in character or form; to turn aside from a path or course ●这些利益十之八九与我们的利益背道而驰。 These interests would in all probability diverge from ours. Language Points Confusing spellings: diverse adj verge n converge vi ●约翰和他兄弟的兴趣迥然不同。 John and his brother have diverse interests. ●这些人正在饥饿的边缘挣扎。 These people are living on the verge of starvation. ●两军聚集在敌方首都,准备一决胜负。 The two armies converged on the enemy capital for the last battle of the war. Language Points Language Points 19. have a falling out with sb infml (line 7, para.11 ) to have a bad quarrel with someone Language Points 20. side wi