华侨大学《大学英语》u5sectionb.pptVIP

8. head off prevent sth. unpleasant from happening 阻止,拦住 (L47) Example They could think of no way to head off the inflation. 他们想不出避免通货膨胀的办法。 She headed a cold off by taking tablets and hot lemon drinks. 她通过吃药和喝热柠檬饮料来预防感冒。 head back 转身，折回 head out 出发 head for/to 向…方向前进 more head? 9. more of … (than …) (L48) to a greater extent 与其说他是个音乐家不如说他是个诗人。 He is more of a poet than a musician. Or He is not so much a musician as a poet. Translation Key 10. against all (the) odds (L64) in spite of the difficulties ；very unexpectedly 尽管有极大的困难，出乎意料地 Example Against all (the) odds, I finished my work in time. 尽管有极大的困难，我还是按时完成了工作. Against heavy odds 在极端不利的条件下 The odds are that=Chances are that odds and ends 小事；不要紧的东西 more odds? 3 1. Most roommate conflicts spring from such small, irritating differences rather than from grand disputes over abstract philosophical principles. (L33) Translation 大多数室友的冲突都起因于小小的令人不快的分歧，而不是抽象的哲学原理上的重大争执。 2. Many schools have started conflict resolution programs to calm tensions that otherwise can build up like a volcano preparing to explode, ultimately resulting in physical violence. (L37) Translation 许多学校都已经启动了化解冲突的工作项目，以舒缓紧张形势，要不然它们就会像火山一样蓄势待发，最终导致侵犯人身的暴力行为。 3. The matching process is also complicated by a philosophical debate among housing managers concerning the flavor of university life. (L52) Translation 此外，宿舍管理人员中关于大学生活应有什么特色的理论争论也使这一配对安排过程复杂化。 Watch the video clip and discuss in groups ： 1. The problems between roommates Life Translated 1 Life Translated 2 Life Translated 3 2. How to make a Roommate Agreement ? 1. Atmosphere(Studying, Sleeping, and Social Activities)2. Study and Sleep Time3. Cleanliness of Room4. Bathroom Etiquette5. Use of Personal Possessions6. Guests and Visitors7. Leaving Messages8. Substance-R