词汇拓展学习.pptVIP

词汇拓展学习： decline (downward): sink, wane, / refuse, reject Characteristic nadj / (striking) feature / distinctive paralyze / cripple paralysis thesis (pl. theses) / dissertation (on) precedent / predecessor / prototype (the original) unbelievable / incredible (informal: extremely good) immigrate (immigrant) / emigrate / migrate from… constructive (destructive criticism) / helpful conception / perception / reception (conceive / perceive / receive) show up / emerge / submerge offend / defend (offence / defense) ethnic / ethic essential / fundamental / necessary combination / mixture / blend combine / merge / acquire stagnant / stale destiny / destination / doom / fate / odds / chance discourage (encourage) / frustrate Language points (L26) polycentric 词根学习 poly-: many polygamy 一夫多妻 polyandry 一妻多夫 polygon 多边形 polynomial 多项式 polysyllable 多音节 polytechnic 工艺/理工专科学校 polytheism 多神信仰(论) (L31) multicultural 词根学习 multi-: more than one, many multiple choice: 多项选择 multilateral: 多边的 multi-purpose: 多种用途的 multiform; multimedia multilingual; multinational multicolored; multimillionaire… (L56) ultra-clean 词根学习 ultra-: extremely, above and beyond sth in range ultraclean ultracold ultra-high speed ultrasonic: 超音速 ultrasonics: 超声学 ultrasound: 超声波 ultra-right: 极右的、极保守的 ultraviolet: 紫外线的 infra-/ below : infrared Language study (L2) in decline/on the decline: losing strength, declining; Decline (v):decrease; say no to sth. --There’s a widely held belief that educational standards in our country are in decline. There is a (adj.) decline +(in) or (of)… --rapid /sharp /steep /dramatic /steady / gradual decline in/of --Sales declined in the past three months as a result of the removal of ads from the local TV channels. --The invitation was politely declined because of the governor’s busy schedule. (L8) paralyze