Unit 7 The Monster Words and Expressions综合教程四.doc

UNIT 7 THE MONSTER Words and Expressions undersized: a. smaller than the usual or normal size Antonym: oversized e.g. Although he seemed thin and undersized compared with his cousins, he was really as hard as nails and didn’t fall ill half as often as they did. agony: n. very severe pain; a very sad, difficult, or unpleasant experience e.g. It was agony not knowing if she would live. He groaned in agony. delusion: n. a false belief or opinion Collocation: under the delusion (that) e.g. That sick man is under the delusion that he is Napoleon. He is under the delusion that I am going to cheat him. delusions of grandeur (妄自尊大): a belief that you are more important than you really are in/with relation to: with/in reference to; concerning; with regard to e.g. It’s best to plan with relation to anticipated changes in one’s earnings. Demand is high in relation to supply. That argument changes nothing with relation to our plans for hiring workers. (all) rolled into one: integrate several things or features into one e.g. She has become his assistant and secretary rolled into one. mania: n. extremely strong enthusiasm for sth., esp. among a lot of people Synonym: craze; fad; obsession e.g. The country has a mania for soccer. She has a mania for driving fast cars. set sb. off: make sb. start to laugh, cry, or talk a lot e.g. Your rude behavior set off Mrs. Franklin. My sister was an unpredictable young woman, and I never knew what would set her off. for the sake of sb. / for sb.’s sake: for the good or advantage of e.g. If you won’t do it for your own sake, then do it for mine. Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children. for the sake of sth. / for sth.’s sake: because of; for the purpose of e.g. I’ll give up smoking for the sake of health. My art does not try to serve society; it’s just art for art’s sake. at sb.’s expense: with sb. paying the cost e.g. He had his book printed at his own expense.