研究生英语阅读教程（提高级第三版）Leson9.ppt

Language Points 2) a strong feeling of pleasure etc ●他为我取得的成绩深感自豪。 He felt a glow of pride in what I had accomplished. ●心满意足 a glow of satisfaction Language Points 25. ridge n ( line 3, para. 7 ) a long area of high land, esp. at the top of a mountain Language Points 26. misshapen adj ( line 4, para. 7 ) not the normal or natural shape ●她的双手因为关节炎而扭曲变形了。 Her hands were misshapen by arthritis. ●奇形怪状的蔬菜 misshapen vegetables Language Points Synonyms: crooked, deformed, disfigured, distorted, grotesque, malformed, monstrous, twisted, warped, ugly Language Points 27. weed n ( last line of para. 8 ) a wild plant growing where it is not wanted that prevents crops or garden flowers from growing properly Language Points 28. loom vi ( last line of para. 7 ) to appear as a large unclear shape, especially in a threatening way ●一个人影在雾中隐现。 A figure loomed up out of the mist. ●一我们急速绕过街角时，一个警察突然出现 在我们面前。 As we dashed round the corner, a police officer loomed in front of us. Language Points to loom up/out/ahead etc 2) sth is likely to happen very soon ●经济危机迫在眉睫。 An economic crisis is looming on the horizon. 3) to loom large: to seem important, worrying, and difficult to avoid ●对失败的恐惧赫然出现在他的脑海里。 Fear of failure loomed large in his mind. Language Points ●犯罪和贫困这两大问题在许多国家都很突出。 The problems of crime and poverty loom large in many countries. Language Points 29. complexion n ( line 1, para. 9 ) 1) the natural colour or appearance of the skin on your face ●她留着褐色短发，皮肤白皙。 She had short brown hair and a pale complexion. ●红色与她的肤色不协调。 Red does not suit with her complexion. Language Points Synonyms: color, look, coloring, skin, texture, pigmentation Words used to describe complexion: black, brown, dark, fair