大学英语综合教程3,unit4.pptVIP

Unit 4 Extraterrestrials Extraterrestrials from outside the earth What is the image of an extraterrestrial in your imagination? Antenna Hair Face Body Extraterrestrial Life: life forms that may have evolved on other planets. There is no hard evidence at present that life exists other than on the Earth. Most UFOs have been satisfactorily explained as being natural or man-made. Nevertheless, searches have been and are being made for signs that life has arisen in other parts of the universe. Certain knowledge either that life is confined to planet Earth or has been found elsewhere would have the profoundest philosophical implications for mankind. pessimistic: of, relating to, or characterized by pessimisim Most doctors were pessimistic that a cure could be found. The film gives a very pessimistic view of human nature. He has an extremely negative and pessimistic attitude. Synonyms: bearish, despairing, hopeless Antonyms: hopeful, optimistic ??on account of: (fml) because of The house is not suitable for an old person on account of all those stairs. He failed to show up when the time is due on account of his illness. deputy: someone whose job is to help a sheriff in the U.S; the second most important person in a particular organization. After serious years hard work he was promoted to deputy manager. “副”字的常用表达方法 以“副”字的表示副职的行政职务头衔，可用 vice、deputy 表达。如：　　 副总统 vice president 　　 副主席 vice chairman 　　 副总理 vice minister/premier 副秘书长 deputy secretary-general 　　 副书记?depety secretary 　　 副市长 deputy mayor　　 学术头衔的“副”职称，常用 associate 表示。如：　　 副教授?associate professor 　　 副研究员 associate research fellow 　　 副审判长 associate presiding judge 　　 副主任医师? associate chief physician　 ?work up: spend time and effort preparing; produce or develop gradually. Let’s go for a walk to work up an appetite.(to make ourselves hungry) Our plan is to further work up custom for our product. ??pension: an amount of money paid regularly to someone who can no longer earn money by working. He has b