[]全新版 大学英语2 Unit 7.ppt

全新版 大学英语 2 王 谨 ringmeup2005@126.com Language Study 1. Massive= large in scale, amount, or degree Examples: The ancient temples massive stone pillars had begun to crumble. The scale of the problem is so massive that it will require all our resources to deal with it. Language Study 2. snack= a small meal Examples: I usually have a snack of a hamburger and a glass of coke at lunchtime. The children in the kindergarten have a midmorning snack of milk and biscuits. 3. corrupt=1) cause errors to appear in Examples: The Academy ruled that such foreign expressions were not permitted, as they corrupted the language. Has Japanese been corrupted by the introduction of foreign words? These jargons merely corrupt your good English. Language Study 3. corrupt=2) cause to act dishonestly in return for personal gains Examples: We believe films of violence would corrupt young people. To our great surprise, the former mayor turned out to have been corrupted by the desire for money and power. To gain more profits, the businessman tried every means to corrupt the officials in the local government. Language Study 4. ban (v.)= forbid (sth.) officially (搭配: ban sth.; ban sb. from sth. doing sth.) Examples: The local government will ban smoking in all offices later this year. Scientists from many countries called on the international community to create an international convention to ban human cloning as soon as possible. Tom was banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding again. Lady Chatterleys Lover was banned when it was first published. Language Study 4. ban (n.) (followed by on) Examples: The government is considering a total ban on cigarette advertising. The ban on underground nuclear tests is a vital step toward disarmament. Language Study 5. invent=1) make or design (sth. that has not existed before); create (sth.) Examples: James Watt invented the steam engine. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. Language Study invent=2) give