学术英语（一）unit5重点词汇.pptVIP

Discuss the words’ meaning Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3 Discuss the words’ meaning persuade : __________________________________ __________________________________ I reasoned with him for hours, but I couldn’t persuade him to change his mind. to make someone decide to do something, especially by giving them reasons why they should do it, or asking them many times to do it Read the sentences below and use context to write the definitions of the underlined words. One word has been done for you. e.g. tribunal : _______________________________ The case has been remitted(移交） from the appeal court to a lesser tribunal. A tribunal is a special court or committee that is appointed to deal with particular problems. e.g. His case comes before an industrial tribunal in March.(他的案子将于3月在产业法庭审判。) Discuss the words’ meaning verdict : ____________________________________ The jury brought in a verdict of guilty. In a court of law, the verdict is the decision that is given by the jury or judge at the end of a trial. e.g. The jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict. 该陪审团作出了一份一致通过的有罪裁决。 law the finding of a jury in a trial. Discuss the words’ meaning 3. ambivalence:___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________ He understood the public’s ambivalence, shown by every poll. the coexistence of opposing attitudes orfeelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, an object, or an idea Discuss the words’ meaning 4. pragmatic:________________________________________ ____________________ Now what we need is pragmatic action but none of your empty talk. 5. stoic :______________________________________ __________________ A stoic person responds to hardship with calm . dealing or concerned with fac