研究生英语阅读教程（提高级第三版Lesson3.ppt

* Language Points 46. vindication n fml (line 1, para.9) evidence shows that someone who was blamed for sth is in fact not guilty ●有很多理由可以提出来为他的要求作辩护。 There is much to be said in vindication of his claim. * Language Points 47. in due course ( line 3, para.9 ) at some time in the future when it is the right time, but not before ●届时会进一步公布细节。 Further details will be announced in due course. ●在适当的时候，我会给你回信的。 I shall answer your letter in due course. * Language Points 47. There was no evidence to suggest that the “rotten apple” theory was anything other than the truth.” ( line 4, para.9 )– The theory WAS the truth; there was no evidence to support any other theory. This is an example of expressing a “positive” as “not a negative”. * Language Points 48. get to the bottom of sth (line 1, para.10 ) to find out the cause of a problem or situation ●她起了疑心，便决定弄个水落石出。 She got suspicious and decided to get to the bottom of it. ●我们一定要查明这件事的真相。你有线索吗？ We must try to get to the bottom of it. Do you have any clues yet? * Language Points 49. grace sth/somebody with your presence ( line 3, para.10) 1) to bring honour to an occasion or group of people by coming to sth ●承蒙大驾光临，我等不胜荣幸之至。 We were flattered that you were able to grace us with your presence. ●他应邀为这所夜校的活动捧场。 He had been invited to grace a function at the evening college. * Language Points 2) it makes sb\sth more attractive ●他是一个德才兼备的人。 He is a person graced with virtues and talents. ●他走到为这间舒适的房间增色不少的梳妆镜前。 He went to the dresser that graced this homely room. A dresser * Language Points Rebekah Brooks was Chief Executive of NotW. She “refused to grace” means that she refused to respond to a request to testify before an investigative committee of the British Pa