TextA Traffic Jams It is all very well to blame traffic jams,the cost of petrol and the quick pace of modern life,but manners on the roads are becoming horrible.Everybody knows that the nicest men become monsters behind the wheel.It is all very well,again to have a tiger in the tank,but to have one in the driver's seat is another matter altogether.You might tolerate the odd road hog(鲁莽的驾车者)，the rude and inconsiderate driver,but nowadays the well-mannered motorist is the exception to the rule.Perhaps the situation calls for a"Be kind to Other Drivers" campaign,otherwise it may get completely out of hand. Road politeness is not only good manners,but good sense too.It takes the most cool-headed and good tempered of drivers to resist the temptation to revenge when subjected to uncivilized behavior.On the other hand,a little politeness goes a long way towards relieving the tension of motoring.A friendly nod or a wave of acknowledgement in response to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and tolerance so necessary in modern traffic conditions
Text A Traffic Jams It is all very well to blame traffic jams, the cost of petrol and the quick pace of modern life, but manners on the roads are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men become monsters behind the wheel. It is all very well, again to have a tiger in the tank, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter altogether. You might tolerate the odd road hog（鲁莽的驾车者）, the rude and inconsiderate driver, but nowadays the well-mannered motorist is the exception to the rule. Perhaps the situation calls for a “Be kind to Other Drivers” campaign, otherwise it may get completely out of hand. Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most cool-headed and good tempered of drivers to resist the temptation to revenge when subjected to uncivilized behavior. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards relieving the tension of motoring. A friendly nod or a wave of acknowledgement in response to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and tolerance so necessary in modern traffic conditions
However,misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who brakes violently to allow a car to emerge from a side street at some hazard to following traffic,when a few seconds later the road would be clear anyway;or the man who waves a child across a zebra crossing into the path of oncoming vehicles that may be unable to stop in time.The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they care to.It always amazes me that highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies. A veteran driver,whose manners are faultless,told me it would help if motorists learnt to filter correctly into traffic streams one at a time without causing the total blockages that give rise to bad temper.Unfortunately, modern motorists can't even learn to drive,let alone master the subtler aspects of roadsmanship.Years ago the experts warned us that the carownership explosion would demand a lot of us to take this message to heart
However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who brakes violently to allow a car to emerge from a side street at some hazard to following traffic, when a few seconds later the road would be clear anyway; or the man who waves a child across a zebra crossing into the path of oncoming vehicles that may be unable to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they care to. It always amazes me that highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies. A veteran driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if motorists learnt to filter correctly into traffic streams one at a time without causing the total blockages that give rise to bad temper. Unfortunately, modern motorists can’t even learn to drive, let alone master the subtler aspects of roadsmanship. Years ago the experts warned us that the carownership explosion would demand a lot of us to take this message to heart
TextA It's all very well to do sth不满，不同意等的套语 Traffic Jams It's all very well to suggest a holiday in Italy,but how am I to find the money?你提议去意大利度假的确很好，但是我如 何去弄这笔钱呢？ blame,vt.指责，责怪 It is not fair to blame me.责怪我是不公平的。 It is all very well to blame traffic jams, They blame their losses in the market on bad luck.他们将自 己在市场中的亏损归咎与运气的不佳 the cost of petrol and the quick pace of tolerate,t容许，承认，容忍 modern life,but manners on the roads are I will not tolerate your behaving in this way..我不会容许你这 becoming horrible.Everybody knows that 样的行为。 the nicest men become monsters behind They tolerated each other,but did not really get on well the wheel.It is all very well,again to have together..他们互相忍让，但没有真正的相处得很好。 a tiger in the tank,but to have one in the I could not tolerate my neighbor's loud stereo any longer. 也不能忍受邻居放的这么响的立体声。 driver's seat is another matter altogether. tolerant,a.宽容的，容忍的 You might tolerate the odd road hog I think John's parents are too tolerant ofhis bad behavior. 莽的驾车者)，the rude and inconsiderate 为约翰的父母对他的不良行为太宽容了。 driver,but nowadays the well-mannered They need to be tolerant of different points of view. 他们需要 motorist is the exception to the rule 包容各种不同的观点。 Perhaps the situation calls for a"Be kind to tolerance,n 宽容，容忍，忍耐力 Other Drivers"campaign,otherwise it may Tolerance is a passive behavior or reaction. 容忍是一种顺从 的行为或被动的反应。 get completely out of hand Human beings have limited tolerance of noise.人类对噪音的 忍耐力是有限的。 in considerate,a.不体贴的， considerate,a.体贴的，体谅的 It wasn't very considerate of you to drink all the milk when you know I need some for the baby.你知道我要一点牛奶为 婴儿，竟把牛奶全喝了，实在太次考虑了
Text A Traffic Jams It is all very well to blame traffic jams, the cost of petrol and the quick pace of modern life, but manners on the roads are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men become monsters behind the wheel. It is all very well, again to have a tiger in the tank, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter altogether. You might tolerate the odd road hog（鲁 莽的驾车者）, the rude and inconsiderate driver, but nowadays the well-mannered motorist is the exception to the rule. Perhaps the situation calls for a “Be kind to Other Drivers” campaign, otherwise it may get completely out of hand. It’s all very well to do sth 不满,不同意等的套语. It’s all very well to suggest a holiday in Italy, but how am I to find the money? 你提议去意大利度假的确很好，但是我如 何去弄这笔钱呢？ blame ,vt. 指责，责怪 It is not fair to blame me . 责怪我是不公平的。 They blame their losses in the market on bad luck.. 他们将自 己在市场中的亏损归咎与运气的不佳。 tolerate , vt. 容许，承认，容忍 I will not tolerate your behaving in this way. 我不会容许你这 样的行为。 They tolerated each other ,but did not really get on well together. 他们互相忍让，但没有真正的相处得很好。 I could not tolerate my neighbor’s loud stereo any longer. 我再 也不能忍受邻居放的这么响的立体声。 tolerant ,a. 宽容的，容忍的 I think John’s parents are too tolerant of his bad behavior. 我认 为约翰的父母对他的不良行为太宽容了。 They need to be tolerant of different points of view. 他们需要 包容各种不同的观点。 tolerance, n 宽容，容忍，忍耐力 Tolerance is a passive behavior or reaction. 容忍是一种顺从 的行为或被动的反应。 Human beings have limited tolerance of noise. 人类对噪音的 忍耐力是有限的。 in considerate , a . 不体贴的， considerate , a .体贴的，体谅的 It wasn’t very considerate of you to drink all the milk when you know I need some for the baby. 你知道我要一点牛奶为 婴儿，竟把牛奶全喝了，实在太欠考虑了
Traffic Jams exception.n.例外 It is all very well to blame traffic jams, You must answer all the questions without exception. 你要回答 所有的问题，不能有例外。 the cost of petrol and the quick pace of I enjoy all her novels with the exception ofher last..她的小说我 modern life,but manners on the roads are 都爱看，只是最后一部除外。 becoming horrible.Everybody knows that We don't usually take checks,but we will make an exception in the nicest men become monsters behind your case.我们一般不收支票，不过你这个我们将作为例外 the wheel.It is all very well,again to have call for..要求，需要 a tiger in the tank,but to have one in the This sort of work calls for a lot of patience.这种工作需要极大 的耐心。 driver's seat is another matter altogether. 注意Call for.的另一个含义： You might tolerate the odd road hog He called for the waiter..他招呼服务员过来。 莽的驾车者)，the rude and inconsiderate 注意call的其他搭配： driver,but nowadays the well-mannered cadm:叫..进来，召来 motorist is the exception to the rule We had no hesitation in calling the police in. 我们毫不犹豫地 Perhaps the situation calls for a "Be kind 来了警察。 to Other Drivers"campaign,otherwise it call off:取消 may get completely out of hand. They have decided it would be best to call the wedding off. 们决定最好将婚礼取消。 call on:访问，拜访 We called on the Whites on the way north.我们去北方的途中拜 访了怀特一家。 call up:打电话给. I'll call you up this evening.我今晚会打电话给你的
It is all very well to blame traffic jams, the cost of petrol and the quick pace of modern life, but manners on the roads are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men become monsters behind the wheel. It is all very well, again to have a tiger in the tank, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter altogether. You might tolerate the odd road hog（鲁 莽的驾车者）, the rude and inconsiderate driver, but nowadays the well-mannered motorist is the exception to the rule. Perhaps the situation calls for a “Be kind to Other Drivers” campaign, otherwise it may get completely out of hand. Traffic Jams exception. n. 例外 You must answer all the questions without exception. 你要回答 所有的问题，不能有例外。 I enjoy all her novels with the exception of her last. 她的小说我 都爱看，只是最后一部除外。 We don’t usually take checks ,but we will make an exception in your case. 我们一般不收支票，不过你这个我们将作为例外 call for. 要求，需要 This sort of work calls for a lot of patience. 这种工作需要极大 的耐心。 注意Call for.的另一个含义： He called for the waiter. 他招呼服务员过来。 注意call的其他搭配： call in : 叫…..进来，召来 We had no hesitation in calling the police in. 我们毫不犹豫地叫 来了警察。 call off: 取消 They have decided it would be best to call the wedding off . 他 们决定最好将婚礼取消。 call on : 访问，拜访 We called on the Whites on the way north. 我们去北方的途中拜 访了怀特一家。 call up: 打电话给….. I’ll call you up this evening . 我今晚会打电话给你的
Traffic Jams It is all very well to blame traffic jams, the cost of petrol and the quick pace of otherwise,conj否则，不然 It's perfectly harmless,otherwise I wouldn't modern life,but manners on the roads are have done it.这没有一点坏处，否则我也不 becoming horrible.Everybody knows that 会去干的。 the nicest men become monsters behind Do it now,otherwise it will be too late.现在就 the wheel.It is all very well,again to have 干，不然就太迟了。 a tiger in the tank,but to have one in the out of hand,无法控制。 driver's seat is another matter altogether. The fire got out of hand and spread to You might tolerate the odd road hog neighboring buildings by the effect of wind 火势失去了控制，在风的作用下蔓延到邻近 莽的驾车者)，the rude and inconsiderate 的楼房。 driver,but nowadays the well-mannered 注意out of hand的其他含义： motorist is the exception to the rule. The proposal was rejected out of hand.这个建 Perhaps the situation calls for a"Be kind to 议马上遭到否决。 Other Drivers"campaign,otherwise it may get completely out of hand
It is all very well to blame traffic jams, the cost of petrol and the quick pace of modern life, but manners on the roads are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men become monsters behind the wheel. It is all very well, again to have a tiger in the tank, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter altogether. You might tolerate the odd road hog（鲁 莽的驾车者）, the rude and inconsiderate driver, but nowadays the well-mannered motorist is the exception to the rule. Perhaps the situation calls for a “Be kind to Other Drivers” campaign, otherwise it may get completely out of hand. Traffic Jams otherwise , conj. 否则，不然 It’s perfectly harmless, otherwise I wouldn’t have done it . 这没有一点坏处，否则我也不 会去干的。 Do it now, otherwise it will be too late. 现在就 干，不然就太迟了。 out of hand , 无法控制。 The fire got out of hand and spread to neighboring buildings by the effect of wind . 火势失去了控制，在风的作用下蔓延到邻近 的楼房。 注意out of hand 的其他含义： The proposal was rejected out of hand . 这个建 议马上遭到否决
not noly.but also.不但...而且 He not only read the book but also remembered. 仅读过那本书，而且还记得书的内容。 resist.vt.(I)抵抗，反抗，抵制 Road politeness is not only good manners, Conservative politicians resisted the reform plan. 保守 but good sense too.It takes the most cool- 派政治家反对改革计划。 (2)抗（病)，耐（热） headed and good tempered of drivers to resist This metal resists acid.这种金属抗酸。 the temptation to revenge when subjected to (3)忍住，拒受..的影响 uncivilized behavior.On the other hand,a He could hardly resist laughing out loud. little politeness goes a long way towards 他忍不住放声大笑。 relieving the tension of motoring.A friendly subject..to.使服从，使遭受 nod or a wave of acknowledgement in He tried to subject the whole family to his will他企图 使全家都服从他的意志。 response to an act of politeness helps to create He was subjected to cruel treatment. 他受到虐待。 an atmosphere of good will and tolerance so All our products are subjected to rigorous testing. necessary in modern traffic conditions. 们的所有产品都经过严格的检验。 on the other hand.另一方面 On the one hand,the city is in desperate need of modern industry;on the other hand,there is a concern that the modern industry would damage the environment in this area. 方面，这个城市迫切需要现代工业，另一方面， 人们又担心现代工业可能破坏这一地区的环境。 in response to.作为对..的反应 The child opened the door in response to the knock. 个孩子听到敲门声打开了门
Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most coolheaded and good tempered of drivers to resist the temptation to revenge when subjected to uncivilized behavior. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards relieving the tension of motoring. A friendly nod or a wave of acknowledgement in response to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and tolerance so necessary in modern traffic conditions. not noly….but also. 不但…..而且 He not only read the book but also remembered. 他不 仅读过那本书，而且还记得书的内容。 resist. vt.(1) 抵抗，反抗，抵制 Conservative politicians resisted the reform plan. 保守 派政治家反对改革计划。 (2)抗（病），耐（热） This metal resists acid. 这种金属抗酸。 （3）忍住，拒受…的影响 He could hardly resist laughing out loud. 他忍不住放声大笑。 subject….to . 使服从，使遭受 He tried to subject the whole family to his will 他企图 使全家都服从他的意志。 He was subjected to cruel treatment. 他受到虐待。 All our products are subjected to rigorous testing. 我 们的所有产品都经过严格的检验。 on the other hand . 另一方面 On the one hand ,the city is in desperate need of modern industry ;on the other hand ,there is a concern that the modern industry would damage the environment in this area. 一方面，这个城市迫切需要现代工业，另一方面， 人们又担心现代工业可能破坏这一地区的环境。 in response to . 作为对….的反应 The child opened the door in response to the knock.。这 个孩子听到敲门声打开了门
brake,.v.刹车 She braked sharply to avoid another car..为避免与另 辆车相撞，她猛的把车刹住。 He braked his bicycle at the stop sign. 他在停车指示牌前把自行车刹住。 emerge,vi(1)浮现，出现 However,misplaced politeness can also be The swimmer emerged from the lake.游泳者从湖中浮 dangerous.Typical examples are the driver who 出水面。 brakes violently to allow a car to emerge from The moon emerged from behind the clouds.月亮从云层 a side street at some hazard to following traffic, 后露出了出来。 when a few seconds later the road would be (2)(问题等)发生，显露，（事实等）暴露 clear anyway;or the man who waves a child He emerged as leader at the age of thirty.他30岁时初露 across a zebra crossing into the path of 锋芒担任了领袖。 oncoming vehicles that may be unable to stop No new evidence emerged during the enquiry.在调查过 程中未发现新证据。 in time.The same goes for encouraging old anyway,adv.不管怎样说，无论如何 ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever Anyway,.I must be going now.无论如何，现在我得走 they care to.It always amazes me that 了 highways are not covered with the dead bodies My mother says I mustn't go,but I'm going anyway. of these grannies 亲说我不能去，尽管如此我还是要去。 in time.及时 Warnings are provided by weathermen in time for precautionary measures to be taken..气象人员及时提供 警报，以便采取防护措施。 amaze,t.使大为惊奇，使惊愕 I was amazed at her stupidity.她的愚蠢令我吃惊。 It amazed me to hear that you were leaving.你说你要走 我很惊讶
However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who brakes violently to allow a car to emerge from a side street at some hazard to following traffic, when a few seconds later the road would be clear anyway; or the man who waves a child across a zebra crossing into the path of oncoming vehicles that may be unable to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they care to. It always amazes me that highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies. brake, v. 刹车 She braked sharply to avoid another car. 为避免与另一 辆车相撞，她猛的把车刹住。 He braked his bicycle at the stop sign. 他在停车指示牌前把自行车刹住。 emerge , vi (1) 浮现,出现 The swimmer emerged from the lake. 游泳者从湖中浮 出水面。 The moon emerged from behind the clouds. 月亮从云层 后露出了出来。 (2) （问题等）发生，显露，（事实等）暴露 He emerged as leader at the age of thirty. 他30岁时初露 锋芒担任了领袖。 No new evidence emerged during the enquiry. 在调查过 程中未发现新证据。 anyway, adv. 不管怎样说，无论如何 Anyway, I must be going now. 无论如何，现在我得走 了。 My mother says I mustn’t go ,but I’m going anyway. 母 亲说我不能去，尽管如此我还是要去。 in time. 及时 Warnings are provided by weathermen in time for precautionary measures to be taken. 气象人员及时提供 警报，以便采取防护措施。 amaze, vt. 使大为惊奇，使惊愕 I was amazed at her stupidity. 她的愚蠢令我吃惊。 It amazed me to hear that you were leaving. 你说你要走 我很惊讶
veteran,n.经验丰富的人，老手 The retired principal was a veteran of the city's public school system.这位退休校长对全市公立学校制度深有 研究。 at a time. 每次，一次 Take the pil逃s two at a time.这种药片每次吃两片。 A veteran driver,whose manners are give rise to.引起，导致，为..的原因 faultless,told me it would help if motorists The oil shortage gave rise to serious problems.石油的短缺 引起了严重的问题。 learnt to filter correctly into traffic streams one The news gave rise to considerable anxiety among the at a time without causing the total blockages citizens.那条消息使市民忧心忡忡。 that give rise to bad temper.Unfortunately, let alone(I)更别提 modern motorists can't even learn to drive,let He couldn'teven sit,let alone walk.他坐都坐不起来 alone master the subtler aspects of 更不用说走路了。 roadsmanship.Years ago the experts warned David can't drive a car,let alone a truck.大卫小汽车都不 us that the carownership explosion would 会开，更谈不上开大卡车了。 (2)不打扰，不惊动 demand a lot of us to take this message to When Bob gets angry,just let him alone. heart. 鲍勃发怒时，你不要去理他。 Let the dog alone.不要惊动那条狗。 wam,v.警告，告诫 The message warned of possible danger..带来的口信警 告说可能会有危险。 Parents warned their children to look both ways before crossing the road.父母告诫孩子在穿马路前要两边看看 He warned me against going there at night,他告诫我夜 里不要到那里去。 take..to heart对..想不开，为.伤心 Don't take her words to heart..别把她的话往心里去
A veteran driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if motorists learnt to filter correctly into traffic streams one at a time without causing the total blockages that give rise to bad temper. Unfortunately, modern motorists can’t even learn to drive, let alone master the subtler aspects of roadsmanship. Years ago the experts warned us that the carownership explosion would demand a lot of us to take this message to heart. veteran, n . 经验丰富的人，老手 The retired principal was a veteran of the city’s public schoolsystem. 这位退休校长对全市公立学校制度深有 研究。 at a time. 每次，一次 Take the pills two at a time. 这种药片每次吃两片。 give rise to . 引起，导致，为…..的原因 The oil shortage gave rise to serious problems. 石油的短缺 引起了严重的问题。 The news gave rise to considerable anxiety among the citizens. 那条消息使市民忧心忡忡。 let alone (1) 更别提 He couldn’t even sit ,let alone walk. 他坐都坐不起来， 更不用说走路了。 David can’t drive a car ,let alone a truck. 大卫小汽车都不 会开，更谈不上开大卡车了。 （2）不打扰，不惊动 When Bob gets angry ,just let him alone. 鲍勃发怒时，你不要去理他。 Let the dog alone. 不要惊动那条狗。 warn, v. 警告，告诫 The message warned of possible danger. 带来的口信警 告说可能会有危险。 Parents warned their children to look both ways before crossing the road. 父母告诫孩子在穿马路前要两边看看 He warned me against going there at night . 他告诫我夜 里不要到那里去。 take….to heart 对…..想不开，为…伤心 Don’t take her words to heart. 别把她的话往心里去
TextA Traffic Jams It is all very well to blame traffic jams,the cost of petrol and the quick pace of modern life,but manners on the roads are becoming horrible.Everybody knows that the nicest men become monsters behind the wheel.It is all very well,again to have a tiger in the tank,but to have one in the driver's seat is another matter altogether.You might tolerate the odd road hog(鲁莽的驾车者)，the rude and inconsiderate driver,,but nowadays the well-mannered motorist is the exception to the rule.Perhaps the situation calls for aBe kind to Other Drivers" campaign,otherwise it may get completely out of hand. Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too.It takes the most cool- headed and good tempered of drivers to resist the temptation to revenge when subjected to uncivilized behavior.On the other hand,a little politeness goes a long way towards relieving the tension of motoring.A friendly nod or a wave of acknowledgement in response to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and tolerance so necessary in modern traffic conditions
Text A Traffic Jams It is all very well to blame traffic jams, the cost of petrol and the quick pace of modern life, but manners on the roads are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men become monsters behind the wheel. It is all very well, again to have a tiger in the tank, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter altogether. You might tolerate the odd road hog（鲁莽的驾车者）, the rude and inconsiderate driver, but nowadays the well-mannered motorist is the exception to the rule. Perhaps the situation calls for a “Be kind to Other Drivers” campaign, otherwise it may get completely out of hand. Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most coolheaded and good tempered of drivers to resist the temptation to revenge when subjected to uncivilized behavior. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards relieving the tension of motoring. A friendly nod or a wave of acknowledgement in response to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and tolerance so necessary in modern traffic conditions
However,misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who brakes violently to allow a car to emerge from a side street at some hazard to following traffic,when a few seconds later the road would be clear anyway;or the man who waves a child across a zebra crossing into the path of oncoming vehicles that may be unable to stop in time.The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they care to.It always amazes me that highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies. A veteran driver,whose manners are faultless,told me it would help if motorists learnt to filter correctly into traffic streams one at a time without causing the total blockages that give rise to bad temper.Unfortunately,modern motorists can't even learn to drive,let alone master the subtler aspects of roadsmanship.Years ago the experts warned us that the carownership explosion would demand a lot of us to take this message to heart
However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who brakes violently to allow a car to emerge from a side street at some hazard to following traffic, when a few seconds later the road would be clear anyway; or the man who waves a child across a zebra crossing into the path of oncoming vehicles that may be unable to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they care to. It always amazes me that highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies. A veteran driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if motorists learnt to filter correctly into traffic streams one at a time without causing the total blockages that give rise to bad temper. Unfortunately, modern motorists can’t even learn to drive, let alone master the subtler aspects of roadsmanship. Years ago the experts warned us that the carownership explosion would demand a lot of us to take this message to heart
