Lesson Seven The Rivals 现代学英语课件.pptVIP

7. in the event of 8. one’s due 9. so far as 10. count on 11.make a point of doing sth. In the event of If it should happen; in case. 1.According to the treaty, the two countries will fight together in the event the war. 2. In the event of the fire,…… Due:Something owed or deserved: You finally received your due. so far as conj./ Insofar as: So far as I am concerned, the project is over. Count on Make a point of doing:to do sth. deliberately so that people notice 1. He always makes a point of letting people know that he is a scholar. 2. He always makes a point of casually dropping something important names to show that he is well-connected. 1. To rely on; depend on: ： You can count on my help. 2.To be confident of; anticipate: counted on getting a raise. * B T L E W * B T L E W Lesson 7-The Rivals ENTER Lesson 7-The Rivals Word Study Phrases and Expressions Language Study Lesson 7-The Rivals Word Study 1. absorbing adj. Enjoyable; interesting Examples: Did you think/agree this is an absorbing documentary about China? These topics may be of absorbing interest to almost anyone. Lesson7-The Rivals Word Study 2. balance n. a. a condition of being steady b. state in which opposite forces or influence are given equal importance Examples: A small child has to learn to keep its balance before it can walk far. We need to strike a balance between the needs of the community and the rights of the individual. I lost my balance and fell on my foe. To be continued on the next page. Lesson7-The Rivals Word Study Collocations of “balance” off balance 失去平衡 hang in balance 悬而未决的 balance sth. against 斟酌 balance the budget 使收支平衡 balance of power （政治，军事）力量均势 balance trade 贸易差额 balanced diet 均衡的饮食 Lesson7-The Rivals Word Study 3. end n. a