[外语学习]Unit 7 The Libido for the__ Ugly.pptVIP

Post-reading of the Text ridicule: unkind laughter or remarks that are intended to make someone or something seem stupid, absurd or ridiculous嘲弄式的讽刺，讥讽。 …a steel stadium like a huge rat-trap somewhere further down the line. More Examples: …they made it perfect in their own sight by putting a completely impossible penthouse. Irony When it has taken on the patina of the mills it is the color of an egg long past all hope or caring. ridicule irony They are incomparable in color, and they are incomparable in design. sarcasm It is incredible that mere ignorance should have achieved such masterpieces of horror. Sarcasm irony * Detailed Reading of Part II Language points 3. preposterous: a. completely unreasonable or silly, contrary to nature or common sense反常的, 十分荒谬的; practice It would be preposterous to shovel coal with a teaspoon. They are asking a preposterous price for the work. 4. pier: n. a thick stone, brick, wooden, or metal post that is used to support something，提供支撑用建筑桩、柱子、桥墩等; Detailed Reading of Part II Language points 5. perpendicular: a. at an angle of 90 degree, or vertical成直角的, 垂直的; practice It takes courage and strength to climb up the perpendicular cliff. The two lines are perpendicular to each other. The pillar had been restored to the perpendicular. 6. precarious: a. unsteady, unsafe, likely to fall不稳固的, 不安全的; depending on chance; uncertain 依靠机会的,不确定的; practice He was unable to get down from his precarious position on the rocks. She makes a rather precarious living as a novelist. Detailed Reading of Part II Language points 7. streak: n. a line or band of a different substance or color from its surroundings(与整体不同物质或颜色的)条纹, 线条, 斑纹; v. to cover or mark something with lines of colour or substance; practice Sue has grey streaks in her hair. The Indians used to streak their faces with paint. 8. peep: v. to look at something quickly and secretly, especially through a hole or opening偷窥, 透过细缝或小孔偷偷地看; appear through a narrow opening, hole or a hidi