Unit 6 Book 1 Christmas Spirit Difficult Sentences 1. Our hotels were“ tourist traps” What does"tourist trap"mean? It refers to a place, such as a shop or resort area, that offers overpriced goods and services to tourists 2. We found a boring looking little joint carelessly decorated for the holiday. Trans late the sentence into chinese (=我们找到了一家小餐馆,这小店看着很乏味,只是随便装饰了一下来应节。) 3. I was too stubborn and too tired and miserable to leave Paraphrase the sentence ( I was so tired and unhappy that I insisted on stay ing here instead of looking for a better restaurant 4. She wore a dripping ragged overcoat, and dragged herself in on wet, rundown shoes What can you infer from the sentence? She was so poor that she had to sell flowers even on a rainy christmas Eve. It seemed that she hadn' t sold any flower, so she had to go on selling until she was completely wet and it was time to have christmas dinner 5. ..."may I have permission to present this flower to your beautifu daughter?” Why did the sailor use“ daughter”? It was probably a compliment, meaning that the wife looked young, or he might intentionally said so just to cheer them up. 6. the piano player began to sing loudly "Good King Wenceslaus. What is"Good King Wenceslaus"? One of the best loved Christmas carols is the 129-year-old carol"Good King Wenceslaus. In 1853, John Mason Neale chose Wenceslaus as the subject for a children's song to exemp lify generosity. It quickly became a Christmas favorite Who is King Wenceslaus? (= Wenceslaus was the duke of bohemia(波希米亚) who was murdered in 929 AD. As the song indicates, he was a good, honest, and strongly principled man. The song praises his high moral character by describing King Wenceslaus braving a fierce storm in order to help feed a poor neighbour. Wenceslaus believed that his Christian fa ith needed to be put into action in practical ways. He was Bohemia,'s most famous martyr and
1 Unit 6 Book 1 Christmas Spirit Difficult Sentences 1. Our hotels were “tourist traps”… What does “tourist trap” mean? (= It refers to a place, such as a shop or resort area, that offers overpriced goods and services to tourists.) 2. We found a boring looking little joint carelessly decorated for the holiday. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 我们找到了一家小餐馆，这小店看着很乏味，只是随便装饰了一下来应节。) 3. I was too stubborn and too tired and miserable to leave. Paraphrase the sentence. (= I was so tired and unhappy that I insisted on staying here instead of looking for a better restaurant.) 4. She wore a dripping, ragged overcoat, and dragged herself in on wet, rundown shoes. What can you infer from the sentence? (= She was so poor that she had to sell flowers even on a rainy Christmas Eve. It seemed that she hadn’t sold any flower, so she had to go on selling until she was completely wet and it was time to have Christmas dinner.) 5. … “may I have permission to present this flower to your beautiful daughter?” Why did the sailor use “daughter”? (= It was probably a compliment, meaning that the wife looked young, or he might intentionally said so just to cheer them up.) 6. The piano player began to sing loudly “Good King Wenceslaus.” What is “Good King Wenceslaus”? (= One of the best loved Christmas carols is the 129-year-old carol “Good King Wenceslaus.” In 1853, John Mason Neale chose Wenceslaus as the subject for a children’s song to exemplify generosity. It quickly became a Christmas favorite.) Who is King Wenceslaus? (= Wenceslaus was the Duke of Bohemia (波希米亚) who was murdered in 929 AD. As the song indicates, he was a good, honest, and strongly principled man. The song praises his high moral character by describing King Wenceslaus braving a fierce storm in order to help feed a poor neighbour. Wenceslaus believed that his Christian faith needed to be put into action in practical ways. He was Bohemia’s most famous martyr and
patron saint. His picture appeared on Bohemian coins, and the crown of Wenceslaus became the symbol of Czech(Et])independence. 7. One of the French families called for champagne made the rounds, kissing each of us on both cheeks Translate the sentence (=其中的一家法国人要来了香槟一—到每张桌上给人敬酒,亲吻每个人的双颊。) 8. The owner of the restaurant started"The First Noel, " and we all joined in half of us crying What is "The First Noel? ("The First Noel"is a traditional English Christmas carol, most likely from the 16th or 17th century, but possibly dating from as early as the 13th century. The word Noel comes from the French word Noel meaning “ Christmas") 9. the walls shook as hands and feet kept time to the christmas carols Trans late the sentence (=人们和着圣诞歌的节奏手舞足蹈,声音震动了餐厅的四壁。 Words and Expressions 1. wretched: adj. extremely bad or unpleasant the house was in a wretched state I was shocked to see their wretched living conditions 多么令人讨厌的天气! (What wretched weather!) 2. rent: vt pay money for the use of something for a short period of time Will you rent a car while you' re in Spain? CF: rent, hire lease 这些动词均含“租,租用”之意。 rent在英式英语中指较长时间租出或租入房屋、商店或土地;而在美式英语中指 长时间或短期租用各种资产以及日用东西。例如 We rented an apartment together. hire多指短期租用。在英式英语中一般指租用车、船。例如: You can hire a car at the airport ease指按照租约租出或租用房屋、土地或其他不动产。例如: P'm interested in leasing your cottage. 3. break down 1)stop working 2)(of friendship agreement, or process)cease to continue; collapse
2 patron saint. His picture appeared on Bohemian coins, and the Crown of Wenceslaus became the symbol of Czech (捷克) independence.) 7. One of the French families called for champagne — made the rounds, kissing each of us on both cheeks. Translate the sentence. (= 其中的一家法国人要来了香槟——到每张桌上给人敬酒，亲吻每个人的双颊。) 8. The owner of the restaurant started “The First Noel,” and we all joined in, half of us crying. What is “The First Noel”? (= “The First Noel” is a traditional English Christmas carol, most likely from the 16th or 17th century, but possibly dating from as early as the 13th century. The word Noel comes from the French word Noël meaning “Christmas”.) 9. The walls shook as hands and feet kept time to the Christmas carols. Translate the sentence. (= 人们和着圣诞歌的节奏手舞足蹈，声音震动了餐厅的四壁。) Words and Expressions 1. wretched: adj. extremely bad or unpleasant * The house was in a wretched state. * I was shocked to see their wretched living conditions. 多么令人讨厌的天气！ (= What wretched weather!) 2. rent: vt. pay money for the use of something for a short period of time * Will you rent a car while you’re in Spain? CF: rent, hire & lease 这些动词均含“租，租用”之意。 rent 在英式英语中指较长时间租出或租入房屋、商店或土地；而在美式英语中指 长时间或短期租用各种资产以及日用东西。例如： * We rented an apartment together. hire 多指短期租用。在英式英语中一般指租用车、船。例如： * You can hire a car at the airport. lease 指按照租约租出或租用房屋、土地或其他不动产。例如： * I’m interested in leasing your cottage. 3. break down: 1) stop working 2) (of friendship, agreement, or process) cease to continue; collapse
3change or remove something that prevents people from working together and having a successful relationship with each other 4)be unable to stop one's emotions when in a state of distress, especially in public separate something into smaller parts so that it is easier to be dealt with or understood Directions: Match the above definitions with the sentences below a)He showed us the whole dance, then broke it down so that we could learn it more easily. b)the car broke down just north of Paris. c)It takes a long time to break down prejudices d)Negotiations broke down after only two days. e)He broke down and cried (Key:1b,2d,3-c,4e,5a) Collocation break away(rom)逃脱,逃离 break in闯入 break o突然结束,中断 break out突然发生,爆发 break through突破,有新的发现 break up结束,断绝关系 Directions: Fill in the blanks with the above phrases. Change the form where necessary 1)Thieves and stole f10, 000 worth of computer equipment. broke in) 2)The prisoner the two policemen who were holding him. broke away from) 3)What will happen to the children if Jim and Man ith each other. (= broke break up 4)The two countries diplomatic relations 5)Scientists hope to soon for a cure for this kind of cancer. break through) 6)I was still living in London when the war broke out) 4. shabby: adj. untidy and in bad condition ugh's jacket was old and shabb Fortunately, she met Jim, who offered her a job in his rather shabby restaurant. The shampoo is for greasy hair. The food was heavy and gre 太多油腻的食物对你不利。 (Too much greasy food isn't good for you
3 3) change or remove something that prevents people from working together and having a successful relationship with each other 4) be unable to stop one’s emotions when in a state of distress, especially in public 5) separate something into smaller parts so that it is easier to be dealt with or understood Directions: Match the above definitions with the sentences below. a) He showed us the whole dance, then broke it down so that we could learn it more easily. b) The car broke down just north of Paris. c) It takes a long time to break down prejudices. d) Negotiations broke down after only two days. e) He broke down and cried. (Key: 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-e, 5-a) Collocation: break away (from) 逃脱，逃离 break in 闯入 break off 突然结束，中断 break out 突然发生，爆发 break through 突破，有新的发现 break up 结束，断绝关系 Directions: Fill in the blanks with the above phrases. Change the form where necessary. 1) Thieves ______ and stole ￡10, 000 worth of computer equipment. (= broke in) 2) The prisoner ______ the two policemen who were holding him. (= broke away from) 3) What will happen to the children if Jim and Mary ______? (= break up) 4) The two countries ______ diplomatic relations with each other. (= broke off) 5) Scientists hope to ______ soon for a cure for this kind of cancer. (= break through) 6) I was still living in London when the war ______. (= broke out) 4. shabby: adj. untidy and in bad condition * Hugh’s jacket was old and shabby. * Fortunately, she met Jim, who offered her a job in his rather shabby restaurant. 5. greasy: adj. covered in grease or oil * The shampoo is for greasy hair. * The food was heavy and greasy. 太多油腻的食物对你不利。 (= Too much greasy food isn’t good for you.)
6. defend: vt. use arguments to protect something or someone from criticism, or to prove that something is right She was always defending her husband in front of their daughter. Students should be ready to explain and defend their views 你怎能为因科学研究而杀死动物的行为辩护呢? How can you defend the killing of animals for scientific study ? Pa attern defend sb against/from sb sth 7. slap 1)vt hit someone with the flat part of the hand He slapped her across the face. If you touch me again I'll slap you 2)n a quick hit with the flat part of the hand Julia gave Roy a slap on the cheek. Collocation a slap in the face侮辱,打击 a slap on the wrist轻微的处罚,温和的警告 a slap on the back表扬,赞许 8. minor: adj. small and not very important or serious, especially when compared with other things We have made some minor changes to the program They played only a minor role in the local government. * i made minor alterations to the article CF: minor, negligible minimal 这些形容词均含“不重要的,次要的”之意 minor多指与别的比较后显得不重要,或指较少、较小。例如: The young actress was given a minor part in the new play negligible指数量小、不重要、微不足道或可忽略不计。例如: In buy ing a suit, a difference of ten cents in prices is negligible. minima指最少、最低或最小。例如: The cost to taxpayers would be minimal 9. interrupt: v. stop someone from continuing what they are saying or doing by suddenly speaking to them, making a noise, etc Will you stop interrupting me! Sorry to interrupt, but I need to ask you to come downstairs. 在别人讲话时插嘴是不礼貌的。 It is not polite to interrupt when someone is talking. 10. dripping: adj. extremely wet P'm absolutely dripping Take off that jacket- you're dripping wet
4 6. defend: vt. use arguments to protect something or someone from criticism, or to prove that something is right * She was always defending her husband in front of their daughter. * Students should be ready to explain and defend their views. 你怎能为因科学研究而杀死动物的行为辩护呢？ (= How can you defend the killing of animals for scientific study?) Pattern: defend sb. against/from sb./sth. 7. slap: 1) vt. hit someone with the flat part of the hand * He slapped her across the face. * If you touch me again I’ll slap you. 2) n. a quick hit with the flat part of the hand * Julia gave Roy a slap on the cheek. Collocation: a slap in the face 侮辱，打击 a slap on the wrist 轻微的处罚，温和的警告 a slap on the back 表扬，赞许 8. minor: adj. small and not very important or serious, especially when compared with other things * We have made some minor changes to the program. * They played only a minor role in the local government. * I made minor alterations to the article. CF: minor, negligible & minimal 这些形容词均含“不重要的，次要的”之意。 minor 多指与别的比较后显得不重要，或指较少、较小。例如： * The young actress was given a minor part in the new play. negligible 指数量小、不重要、微不足道或可忽略不计。例如： * In buying a suit, a difference of ten cents in prices is negligible. minimal 指最少、最低或最小。例如： * The cost to taxpayers would be minimal. 9. interrupt: v. stop someone from continuing what they are saying or doing by suddenly speaking to them, making a noise, etc. * Will you stop interrupting me! * Sorry to interrupt, but I need to ask you to come downstairs. 在别人讲话时插嘴是不礼貌的。 (= It is not polite to interrupt when someone is talking.) 10. dripping: adj. extremely wet * I’m absolutely dripping. * Take off that jacket — you’re dripping wet
11. ragged: adj (of cloth or clothes)old and torn; (of a person) wearing such clothes Although he wore ragged clothes, he was not particularly dirty It tells the story of an old man who has an old, ragged hat with holes in it. The brim of his ragged hat hung down and nearly blocked his entire face 12. franc: n. the standard unit of money in various countries, and used in France and belgium before the euro nB Currencies of the world PRC Renminbi CN\ \ jiao=10 fen(s) 1cNY=10jiao(角) Yuan United Pound SterlingGBP 1GBP=100 new pence Kingdom (新便士) States of U.S. Dollar USD1USD=100 cents(A) America Canadian CanadaDollar CAD 1CAD=100 cents(5) Japan Jap Yen JPY1JPY=100sen(钱) 13. point: v show sb or sth to someone by holding up one finger or a thin object towards sb or sth I could see him pointing at me and telling the other guests what I had said She was pointing to a small boat that was approaching the shore Collocation: point thela finger at somebody指责 knew that they would point the finger at me.我知道他们会指责我的。 point the way forward指明方向 This new discovery points the way forward in the search for a cure.这一新 发现为寻找治疗方法指明了方向。 point out指出,指明 I pointed out to him where l used to live.我把我过去住的地方指给他看 point to表明;指向 * All the evidence points to Randall as the murderer.所有的证据都表明兰德 尔是杀人凶手。 14. tip:
5 11. ragged: adj. (of cloth or clothes) old and torn; (of a person) wearing such clothes * Although he wore ragged clothes, he was not particularly dirty. * It tells the story of an old man who has an old, ragged hat with holes in it. * The brim of his ragged hat hung down and nearly blocked his entire face. 12. franc: n. the standard unit of money in various countries, and used in France and Belgium before the euro NB: Currencies of the World PRC Renminbi Yuan CNY 1CNY=10 jiao ( 角 ) 1 jiao=10 fen (分) United Kingdom Pound, Sterling GBP 1GBP=100 new pence (新便士) United States of America U.S.Dollar USD 1USD=100 cents (分) Canada Canadian Dollar CAD 1CAD=100 cents (分) Japan Japanese Yen JPY 1JPY=100 sen (钱) 13. point: v. show sb. or sth. to someone by holding up one finger or a thin object towards sb. or sth. * I could see him pointing at me and telling the other guests what I had said. * She was pointing to a small boat that was approaching the shore. Collocation: point the/a finger at somebody 指责 * I knew that they would point the finger at me. 我知道他们会指责我的。 point the way forward 指明方向 * This new discovery points the way forward in the search for a cure. 这一新 发现为寻找治疗方法指明了方向。 point out 指出，指明 * I pointed out to him where I used to live. 我把我过去住的地方指给他看。 point to 表明；指向 * All the evidence points to Randall as the murderer. 所有的证据都表明兰德 尔是杀人凶手。 14. tip:
1)v give an additional amount of money to someone for performing a service Did you tip the waiter? I tipped him $5 2)n. a small amount of additional money given to someone for performing a service Did you leave a tip? I gave the guy a big卹. 15. press: vt put pressure or a weight on someth ing to make it flat, crush it, At this stage the grapes have to be pressed. You can create amazing pieces of art and home decor items with pressed flowers 16. lean: vi slope or bend from an upright position She leant towards him and listened He was leaning on the bridge, watching the boats go by. lean on somebody依赖,依靠 The couple lean on each other for support.这对夫妻互相依靠 lean towards something有…倾向 17. straighten up: make one's back straight, or to stand up straight after bending down He remained bent over for several seconds before s lowly stra ightening up 她直起身子时,背部的疼痛更厉害了。 As she straightened up, the ache in her back grew worse. 18. permission: n. the act of allowing; consent; authorization Did he give you permission to take that? The company has applied to court for permission to renegotiate the contract We have obtained permission from the directors to use some of our funds Collocation ask/requestapply for permission请求许可 gⅳ elgrant permission准许 get/obtain/ receive permission获得许可 have permission( to do something)许可 refuse/deny( somebody) permIssion不许 with/without( somebody's) permIssion经过许可经许可 Directions: Fill in the blanks with the above phrases. Change the form where necessary. 1) You must before taking any photographs inside the church. ask permission)
6 1) v. give an additional amount of money to someone for performing a service * Did you tip the waiter? * I tipped him $5. 2) n. a small amount of additional money given to someone for performing a service * Did you leave a tip? * I gave the guy a big tip. 15. press: vt. put pressure or a weight on something to make it flat, crush it, etc. * At this stage the grapes have to be pressed. * You can create amazing pieces of art and home decor items with pressed flowers. 16. lean: vi. slope or bend from an upright position * She leant towards him and listened. * He was leaning on the bridge, watching the boats go by. Collocation: lean on somebody 依赖，依靠 * The couple lean on each other for support. 这对夫妻互相依靠。 lean towards something 有……倾向 17. straighten up: make one’s back straight, or to stand up straight after bending down * He remained bent over for several seconds before slowly straightening up. 她直起身子时，背部的疼痛更厉害了。 (= As she straightened up, the ache in her back grew worse.) 18. permission: n. the act of allowing; consent; authorization * Did he give you permission to take that? * The company has applied to court for permission to renegotiate the contract. * We have obtained permission from the directors to use some of our funds. Collocation: ask/request/apply for permission 请求许可 give/grant permission 准许 get/obtain/receive permission 获得许可 have permission (to do something) 许可 refuse/deny (somebody) permission 不许 with/without (somebody’s) permission 经过许可/未经许可 Directions: Fill in the blanks with the above phrases. Change the form where necessary. 1) You must ______ before taking any photographs inside the church. (= ask permission)
2)They didn't cross the frontier have permission to) 3)Who to leave class early? gave him permission) 4)He from his boss before talking to the press. obtained permission) 5)We heard of the Councils decis ion to for the development. refuse permission) 6)Pages should not be copied the publisher. without the permission of) 7) I should like to visit Mrs. thorne myself. with your permission) 19. motion: n. a single movement of your hand or head, especially one made in order to communicate something He summoned the waiter with a motion of his hand 她的一举一动都很优美。 All her motions were gracefuL.) 20. depart: v leave, especially when starting a journey Flights by Air Europe depart Gatwick on Tuesdays. Dorothy departed for Germany last week. CF: depart, leave, go quit 这些动词均含“离开某处”之意。 depart较正式,指经过周密考虑或郑重地离开,强调离开的起点。例如: The train to Edinburgh will depart from platform 6 in five minutes leave强调出发地而不是目的地。例如 We' re leaving from the main station at six o'clock. go是一般用词,指从所在地到其他地方去,着重目的地而非出发地。例如: We are going to my parents'from Christmas. qut指离开令人烦恼的地方,或摆脱使人不快的人或事。例如 Id had enough, so I quit my job. 21. explode: V. burst, or to make something burst, into small pieces, usually with a loud noise and in a way that causes damage The device was thrown at an army patrol but failed to explode Far sooner than anyone thought possible, the Russians exploded an atomic bomb 恐怖分子在一家商店引爆了一枚炸弹 (The terrorists exploded a bomb in a store 22. enthusiasm: n. a strong feeling of interest and enjoyment about something and an eagerness to be involved in it Gillian and darren greeted the speakers with great enthusiasm We went along to the local diving club, full of enthusiasm Employers showed little enthusiasm for the new regulations. Collocation with enthusiasm热情(烈)地
7 2) They didn’t ______ cross the frontier. (= have permission to) 3) Who ______ to leave class early? (= gave him permission) 4) He ______ from his boss before talking to the press. (= obtained permission) 5) We heard of the Council’s decision to ______ for the development. (= refuse permission) 6) Pages should not be copied ______ the publisher. (= without the permission of) 7) ______, I should like to visit Mrs. Thorne myself. (= With your permission) 19. motion: n. a single movement of your hand or head, especially one made in order to communicate something * He summoned the waiter with a motion of his hand. 她的一举一动都很优美。 (= All her motions were graceful.) 20. depart: v. leave, especially when starting a journey * Flights by Air Europe depart Gatwick on Tuesdays. * Dorothy departed for Germany last week. CF: depart, leave, go & quit 这些动词均含“离开某处”之意。 depart 较正式，指经过周密考虑或郑重地离开，强调离开的起点。例如： * The train to Edinburgh will depart from platform 6 in five minutes. leave 强调出发地而不是目的地。例如： * We’re leaving from the main station at six o’clock. go 是一般用词，指从所在地到其他地方去，着重目的地而非出发地。例如： * We are going to my parents’ from Christmas. quit 指离开令人烦恼的地方，或摆脱使人不快的人或事。例如： * I’d had enough, so I quit my job. 21. explode: v. burst, or to make something burst, into small pieces, usually with a loud noise and in a way that causes damage * The device was thrown at an army patrol but failed to explode. * Far sooner than anyone thought possible, the Russians exploded an atomic bomb. 恐怖分子在一家商店引爆了一枚炸弹。 (= The terrorists exploded a bomb in a store.) 22. enthusiasm: n. a strong feeling of interest and enjoyment about something and an eagerness to be involved in it * Gillian and Darren greeted the speakers with great enthusiasm. * We went along to the local diving club, full of enthusiasm. * Employers showed little enthusiasm for the new regulations. Collocation: with enthusiasm 热情（烈）地
great/much/ considerable/enormous enthusiasm巨大的热情 little enthusiasm没什么热情 lack of enthusiasm缺乏热情 full of enthusiasm充满热情 show( great/considerable) enthusiasm显示出巨大的热情 lose enthusiasm失去热情 fire somebody with enthusiasm使…充满热情 generate enthusiasm激发…的热情 23. embrace: v put one s arms around someone and hold them in a friendly or loving way Jack warmly embraced his son Maggie and Laura embraced 他们相互热烈拥抱。 (They embraced each other warmly 24 dul: adj. not interesting or exciting Life is never dull when elizabeth is here It sounded pretty dull to me. There's never a dull moment when John comes to stay. CF: dull, tedious, monotonous dreary 这些形容词均表示“单调的,乏味的,厌烦的”之意。 du指缺乏鲜明、吸引力或情趣而显得乏味、沉闷。例如: The weekly meeting tends to be deadly dull tedious指文章、演讲、演出等冗长乏味或环境等单调、沉闷,缺乏活力,使人感 到不舒服。例如 Most of the students in the hall were put to sleep by the tedious lecture. monotonous指没有变化、重复单调的。例如: He spoilt the poem by reading it in a monotonous voice. dreary强调无趣味的、不活泼的事或思想状态。例如 Addressing envelopes is dreary work 25 release: vt. let someone go free, after having kept them somewhere Police arrested several men who were later released The bears are eventually released into the wild. Pattern release somebody from something He was released from the hospital yesterday. CF: release, free, liberate discharge 这些动词均含“解放,释放”之意 release指放松限制、解除监禁或免除义务。例如 The hijackers released three of the hostages free指不再受任何限制、约束、阻碍和压迫,完全可按自己的意志行事。例如: She freed the bird from its cage
8 great/much/considerable/enormous enthusiasm 巨大的热情 little enthusiasm 没什么热情 lack of enthusiasm 缺乏热情 full of enthusiasm 充满热情 show (great/considerable) enthusiasm 显示出巨大的热情 lose enthusiasm 失去热情 fire somebody with enthusiasm 使……充满热情 generate enthusiasm 激发……的热情 23. embrace: v. put one’s arms around someone and hold them in a friendly or loving way * Jack warmly embraced his son. * Maggie and Laura embraced. 他们相互热烈拥抱。 (= They embraced each other warmly.) 24. dull: adj. not interesting or exciting * Life is never dull when Elizabeth is here. * It sounded pretty dull to me. * There’s never a dull moment when John comes to stay. CF: dull, tedious, monotonous & dreary 这些形容词均表示“单调的，乏味的，厌烦的”之意。 dull 指缺乏鲜明、吸引力或情趣而显得乏味、沉闷。例如： * The weekly meeting tends to be deadly dull. tedious 指文章、演讲、演出等冗长乏味或环境等单调、沉闷，缺乏活力，使人感 到不舒服。例如： * Most of the students in the hall were put to sleep by the tedious lecture. monotonous 指没有变化、重复单调的。例如： * He spoilt the poem by reading it in a monotonous voice. dreary 强调无趣味的、不活泼的事或思想状态。例如： * Addressing envelopes is dreary work. 25. release: vt. let someone go free, after having kept them somewhere * Police arrested several men, who were later released. * The bears are eventually released into the wild. Pattern: release somebody from something * He was released from the hospital yesterday. CF: release, free, liberate & discharge 这些动词均含“解放，释放”之意。 release 指放松限制、解除监禁或免除义务。例如： * The hijackers released three of the hostages. free 指不再受任何限制、约束、阻碍和压迫，完全可按自己的意志行事。例如： * She freed the bird from its cage
liberate常指从束缚和压迫中解放出来,强调获得最终的解放,有时可和free换 用。例如: The new government has liberated all political prisoners discharge强调把某人或某物从监禁、東缚中释放出来。例如: The judge discharged the prisoner. 26 smother: vt stop oneself from showing one's feelings or from doing an The girls tried to smother their giggles She tried to smother her sobs I just managed to smother a yawn. Useful Expressions 黑店 a tourist trap 2.圣诞精神 Christmas spirit 3.默默地 in stony silence 4.点餐 order the me 5.为一点小事打孩子 slap a child for some minor fault 6.一阵令人不快的寒风 an unpleasant blast of cold air 7.湿淋淋的破旧大衣 a dripping, ragged overcoat 8.空空如也的小费盘 an empty tipping plate 9.收集信息 collect information 10.把花压平 press the flower flat 11.一张二十法郎面额的钞票 a twenty-franc note 12.没有零钱 do not have the change 13.直起身 straighten up 14.把花举在胸前 hold the flower in front of sb 15.迅速地 in one quick motion 16.像炸弹似地爆炸开来 explode like a bomb 17.双手魔力十足地敲击键盘 beat the keys with magic hands 18.头和着旋律频频点动 nod one' s head in rhythm 19.随着节奏挥动着花 wave the flower in time to the music 20.纵情高歌 bellow the song with uninhibited enthusiasm 用餐叉蔽击酒瓶打起了拍子 beat rhythm with a fork against a bottle 22.到每张桌子给人敬酒 make the rounds 23.络绎不绝地从街上涌来 crowd in from the street 24.释放爱心和快乐 release love and joy Proverbs and quotations
9 liberate 常指从束缚和压迫中解放出来，强调获得最终的解放，有时可和 free 换 用。例如： * The new government has liberated all political prisoners. discharge 强调把某人或某物从监禁、束缚中释放出来。例如： * The judge discharged the prisoner. 26. smother: vt. stop oneself from showing one’s feelings or from doing an action * The girls tried to smother their giggles. * She tried to smother her sobs. * I just managed to smother a yawn. Useful Expressions 1. 黑店 a tourist trap 2. 圣诞精神 Christmas spirit 3. 默默地 in stony silence 4. 点餐 order the meal 5. 为一点小事打孩子 slap a child for some minor fault 6. 一阵令人不快的寒风 an unpleasant blast of cold air 7. 湿淋淋的破旧大衣 a dripping, ragged overcoat 8. 空空如也的小费盘 an empty tipping plate 9. 收集信息 collect information 10. 把花压平 press the flower flat 11. 一张二十法郎面额的钞票 a twenty-franc note 12. 没有零钱 do not have the change 13. 直起身 straighten up 14. 把花举在胸前 hold the flower in front of sb. 15. 迅速地 in one quick motion 16. 像炸弹似地爆炸开来 explode like a bomb 17. 双手魔力十足地敲击键盘 beat the keys with magic hands 18. 头和着旋律频频点动 nod one’s head in rhythm 19. 随着节奏挥动着花 wave the flower in time to the music 20. 纵情高歌 bellow the song with uninhibited enthusiasm 21. 用餐叉敲击酒瓶打起了拍子 beat rhythm with a fork against a bottle 22. 到每张桌子给人敬酒 make the rounds 23. 络绎不绝地从街上涌来 crowd in from the street 24. 释放爱心和快乐 release love and joy Proverbs and Quotations
1. Christmas comes but once a year 佳节良辰,机会难得。 2. It is more blessed to give than to receive. 施恩比受惠更有福 3. Kindness is the sunshine of social life 仁慈是社会生活中的阳光。 4. On earth there is nothing great but man, in man there is nothing great but mind 在世界上没有一件东西有如人那样伟大,在人之身上没有一件东西有如心那么伟 大 5. Peace on earth and good will towards men. 愿世界得太平,人间持善意 6. Christmas is not a time nor a season but a state of mind. to cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of christmas Calvin Coolidge, American president 圣诞节不是一段时光,也不是一个季节,而是一种精神状态。珍惜和平和善意,富 有慈悲心,这才是真正的圣诞精神。 美国总统C柯立芝
10 1. Christmas comes but once a year. 佳节良辰，机会难得。 2. It is more blessed to give than to receive. 施恩比受惠更有福。 3. Kindness is the sunshine of social life. 仁慈是社会生活中的阳光。 4. On earth there is nothing great but man, in man there is nothing great but mind. 在世界上没有一件东西有如人那样伟大，在人之身上没有一件东西有如心那么伟 大。 5. Peace on earth and good will towards men. 愿世界得太平，人间持善意。 6. Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. — Calvin Coolidge, American president 圣诞节不是一段时光，也不是一个季节，而是一种精神状态。珍惜和平和善意，富 有慈悲心，这才是真正的圣诞精神。 ——美国总统 C. 柯立芝
