必修4 Unit 4重点单词、短语和句型必背
学好英语背单词很重要,但是若只会机械地背英语单词,而不会熟练地使用单词,则想学好英语是很难的。若想熟练地使用英语,则多背每一个单元的重点单词、短语和句型的例句,则是一个行之有效的方法。若能坚持每天多背诵单词、短语以及句型的例句,学以致用,日积月累,则会收到事半功倍的效果。为此,笔者特意整理了本人讲课的每个单元的重要单词、短语和句型的经典例句,希望对广大英语学习者有很大的启发与帮助。
重点单词
represent vt. 代表;(向人)说明
Yesterday, another student and I, representing our university’s student association, went to the capital International Airport to meet this year’s international students. 昨天,我和另一个学生代表我们的学生会,到首都国际机场迎接今年的国际学生会。
To the Egyptians, green is a color that represents the hope and joy of spring. 对埃及人来说,绿色代表春天的希望和快乐。
Curious adj. 好奇的
Curious tourists and reporters from around the globe are descending upon the peaceful villages. 好奇的游客和记者从世界各地一起涌向这些平静的村落。
Her curiosity drove her into the room. 好奇心驱使她进入这个房间。
approach vt. & vi. 接近;靠近;n. 接近;方法;途径;步骤
However, people from places like Spain, Italy or South American countries approach others closely and are more likely to touch them. 不过,来自西班牙、意大利或南美等国家的人会站在离别人很近的地方,而且可能会(用身体)接触对方。
All the approaches to the airport were blocked by the police yesterday. 所有通往机场的道路昨天都被警察堵住了。
defend vt. 保护;保卫
The country can not be defended against a nuclear attack. 这个国家无法防御核武器的攻击。
The monument is in memory of the soldiers who died in defence of their country. 这个纪念碑是为了纪念那些为保卫他们的国家而牺牲的士兵。
major adj. 主要的;重要的 n. 专业 vi. 主修
I guessed that there was probably a major misunderstanding. 我觉得很可能有大的误会。
He had a bitter quarrel with his parents about what he would major in at Standord. 他与他的父母为在斯坦福大学学什么专业发生激烈的争吵。
ease n. 安逸;舒适 vt. 减轻(痛苦;忧虑)
The most universal facial expression is, of course, the smile----its function is to show happiness and put people at ease. 微笑当属最普遍使用的面部表情,它的作用是表达快乐和安人心境。
Walking helped to ease him of his pain. 散步有助于减轻他的疼痛。
rank n. 等级;军衔
It is not usually good to stand too close to someone of a higher rank. 站得离一个地位比较高的人太近通常不太好。
We all rank him as a first-class painter. 我们都认为他是一个一流的画家。
重点短语
in general 总的来说;通常
In general, though, studying international customs can certainly help avoid difficulties in today’s world of cultural crossroads! 但总的来说,在当今文化交融的世界,学习不同国家的习俗肯定能帮助我们避免交往中的困境。
Generally speaking, the number of the people who drive after drinking is smaller and smaller. 一般而言,酒驾的人数越来越小了。
lose face丢脸
He is afraid to lose face in public. 他害怕当众丢脸。
He knew he was wrong, but he would not admit it, fro fear of losing face. 他知道他错了,但是不愿意承认,怕丢面子。
turn one’s back to背对
In most places around the world, frowning and turning one’s back to someone shows anger. 在世界的大部分地方,皱眉头或背对着某人表示生气。
Though I waited for an hour, he didn’t turn up. 尽管我等了一个小时,但他仍然没有出现。
重点句型
I saw several young people enter the waiting area looking around curiously. 我看见几个年轻人进入等候区,好奇地张望。
When I got home yesterday, I saw my father reading a newspaper in his study. 当我昨天回家时,我看见我父亲在书房里阅读报纸。
The boy came running into the house. 这个男孩跑进屋子。
With so many cultural differences between people, it is great to have some similarities in body language. 人们之间有那么多文化方面的不同,但在肢体语言方面有相似之处真是太好了。
With many things to deal with, I have to stop listening to the light music. 因为有很多事情要处理,我不得不停止听轻音乐。
Tian’an Men Square looks even more beautiful with all lights on. 天安门广场流光溢彩,显得更加漂亮。
【巩固练习】
单词拼写
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