现代大学英语精读1unit4.ppt

Text Analysis Detailed Analysis Part II: Words & Expressions Words Phrases Words account; casualty; commitment Phrases in the line of duty; refer to; responsible for; known as; in control; go under Sentence Pattern Of the four, three…; He was seen clinging to…; Be described as …; Every time …, he passed it on; The fact that he went unidentified… Grammar appositive clauses; Indefinite pronouns derived from “some”, “any”, “no”, “every” casualty n. The train was derailed but there were no casualties, police said. 1).a person injured or killed in a serious accident or war; She lost her job in 1989, a casualty of the recession. 2).a person or thing that suffers as a result of sth. else happening. She rushed to casualty. 3).casualty hospital / ward: (US Emergency) 急诊室 In a fierce competition, these poorly managed enterprises will go under. (fail) In case of an economic recession, these old and weak people will be the first to go under. The captain hoped that help would come before the ship went under. commitment to n. (1) thing one has promised to do, pledge, undertaking; (2) state of being dedicated or devoted to sth. a commitment to liberal policies a profound commitment to the family Commit: v. commit a crime They were committed to follow orders. He was too young to commit fully to marriage. The patient was committed to the hospital. anonymous a. made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public. Example The police have reassured witnesses who may be afraid to come forward that they will be guaranteed anonymity. 对于那些害怕出庭作证的证人，警方让他们放心确保决不透露姓名。 He received an anonymous letter threatening to disclose details of his affair if he didn't pay the money. For reasons of personal safety, the informant wishes to remain anonymous. Note how the "anonymity" is formed. An- means without, and nym comes from anoma in late Latin which means name. Cf: antonym, synonym, homonym, pseudonym anonymit