现代大学英语精读lesson10000200002.pptVIP

优秀精品课件文档资料 LESSON TWELVE LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS To stuff sth with sth else 1 To fill or overfill a container or space with sth It’s cheaper to stuff the pillow with foam than with feathers To staff sth into sth else 1 To push sth into a space or a container Don’t stuff anything else in, or the bag will burst To drop off 1 (infml) to start to sleep Appeal 1 The power of attracting or arousing interest Should is used after if , in case or with subject and verbs inverted to suggest that an event is not likely to happen.1 He could persuade her to stay should this be necessary. Not to mention 2 Used to add sth that makes the situation even more difficult, interesting , surprising To make for 3 1) to move towards (a place) As soon as it started to rain, we turned round and made for home . 2) to help make sth possible International football matches sometimes make for better understanding between countries. To obliterate 5 To get rid of Compulsive 6 1) said of sth that is difficult or impossible to stop or control 2)said of sb who has a desire or habit that they cannot Compulsive gamblers/liars/addicts/eaters Get my bearings 6 To find out where you are and what you do next. Lost one’s bearings: to become confused about where you are or what you do next. Ravine bridle On one’s own 9 Completely independent; responsible for oneself To put in 10 To install; to build Review the structure: There is no verb + ing…12 There’s no escaping mental stress these days, Life is tough. There is no denying the fact that these people have a reason to be angry. There is no denying that he is bad-tempered and selfish. But he’s also a genius.