(共18张PPT)
UNIT 2
Looking Into the Future
Words and Expressions
1. persuade: vt. to convince or talk sb. into doing sth.劝说; 说服
persuasion: n. 说服; 劝说
persuade sb to do…: 说服某人做什么
= persuade sb into doing…
persuade sb not to do…说服某人不做什么
= persuade sb out of doing…
1)She has persuaded her father to stop smoking.
She has persuaded her father out of smoking.
2)For example, the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade.
2. distant: adj. far away in space or time遥远的;
远处的; 疏远的; 心不在焉的
distance: n. 距离; 远处
in the distance: 在远处
1)They watched the sun set behind the distant mountain.
2)There was a distant look in her eyes; her mind was obviously on something else.
3)However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget.
3. secure: adj. stable or safe 安全的; 安心的;可靠的; 牢固的
vt. to obtain or achieve 获得; 拴牢; 保护
security: n. 安全; 平安; 保护措施; 安全工作
1)At last they were able to feel secure about the future.
2)Has she found a secure job with good pay
3)The team managed to secure a place in the finals.
4) These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
4. air conditioner: 空调机; 空调设备
fridge/refrigerator: n. 冰箱
1)Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our appliances, and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners.
2)In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.
Donot need set down, but translate the sentences.
5. efficient: adj. doing sth. without waste 效率高的; 有功效的
efficiently: adv. 有效地; 效率高地
1)She is really a very efficient person.
2)As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories.
3)The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself.
6. preference:n. showing love more than one another 爱好; 偏爱; 优先
in preference to sb/sth: 而不是
have a preference for...: 喜欢
1)Preference will be given to graduates of the famous university.
2)She had a strong preference for country life.
3)She was chosen in preference to her sister. (rather than)
4) Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.
7. command: vt. to order or to be charge of 命令; 控制
n. 指令; 命令; 控制
have (a) good command of...: 精通; 通晓; 掌握
take command of...: 控制
at/under one’s command: 由...控制/指挥/管辖
1) I have beening learning English for ten years, and I have a good command of it.
2)The soldiers arrived at the White House and took command of the situation.
3)The general commanded that his troops attack the city.
4)The general commanded his troops to attack the city.
5) All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.
8. 1)If you start to have sleep or weight
problems, it will send a warning
to your phone.
2)It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better.
3)Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well.
4)They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness, such as cancer, and potentially save your life.
Donot need set down, but translate the sentences.
9. 1)... if a water pipe starts leaking, or if there is a short in the electrical wiring, your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information.
2) This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire.
Donot need set down, but translate the sentences.
10. available: adj. of things that can be bought or got 可获得的; 可购得的; being free (人)有空的
1)Will you be available/free this afternoon
2)This is the only room available.
3)The information is available on the Internet.
4) This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.
11. in this sense (in…sense): 从这种(某种)意义上来讲
in a sense: 在某种意义上
in no sense: 决不,无论如何
1)In this sense, the bad thing may be changed and become the good thing too.
2)In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved.
3)In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.
12. nevertheless: adv. despite or however 尽管如此; 不过; 然而
1)The home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
2)Nevertheless, the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.
bine:vt./vi. to join or integrate two or more things together (使)结合; 混合
combine… and/with…: 把…与…合并
combination: n. 联合体; 混合体; 结合; 联合; 混合
1)In order to keep fit, you should try to combine exercise with a healthy diet.
2)Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.
3) Care will also be taken to combine the building and surrounding architecture together to form an effective system.
14. oppose: vt. to object to/resist or disgree with 反对; 抵制; 阻挠
oppose doing…: 反对做…
be opposed to +n./doing…: 反对(做)…
1)I will oppose changing the law.
2)The president threw all those people that opposed him into prison.
3)The development was opposed by the local people.
4)In the article, various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars.
15. absence:n. the fact of not being available不存在; 缺乏; 缺席
in the absence of…: 缺乏
during one’s absence: 某人不在期间
absent: adj. 缺席; 缺少; 无
be absent from…: 缺席...
absent-minded: 出神的,心不在焉的
1)We did not receive any news during his long absence.
2) Addicted to playing computer games, he was absent-minded in class.
3)On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology. One the other hand, new technology has provided people everywhere with many benifits over the years.
16. advocate: v. to support publicly 提倡; 支持; 拥护
n. 提倡者; 支持者; 拥护者
advocate doing...: 提倡/支持/拥护做什么
advocate that+句子 (虚拟)...
1)Many teachers advocate praising your child for his good behaviour.
2)The minister is a strong advocate of free market policies.
3)The report advocated that all buildings be fitted with smoke detectors.
17. emphasis:n. special importance强调; 重视; 重要性 (复数: emphases)
emphasize/emphasise: v. 强调; 重视
put/lay/place emphasis on sth: 强调/重视=amphasize sth.
1)His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town.
2)They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community.