(共12张PPT)
pose v. (使)摆好姿势+for; 造成(威胁、问题等),引起产生;佯装冒充假扮pose for a group photograph摆好姿势准备拍集体照 to pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk 构成威胁╱挑战╱危险╱风险 pose as sb.佯装成某人
fascination n.着迷,迷恋 in/with fascination 着迷地 fascinate v.使……着迷,使……迷恋 fascinating adj.迷人的 sb. be fascinated by/with 对…着迷感兴趣
fashion n.时尚,时装 fashionable adj.时尚的,时髦的 fashion show 时装表演 fashion design 时装设计 go/be out of fashion 过时 be in/come into fashion 流行起来
uncomplicated adj.不复杂的,简单的;单纯的 complicated=complex
trial n. 试验; 审判;预赛选拔赛 be on trial在试验中;在受审 clinical trial 临床试验 by trial and error 反复试验(以得出最佳结果)
at/on the cutting edge (of sth.) (某事物发展的)尖端,最前沿 edge n.边缘 ;刀刃 vt. (使)徐徐移动;略为增加(或减少) on the edge of one’s seat 十分兴奋的,极为激动的 have an/the edge on/over ... 比……占有优势 我紧张不安地从狗旁边慢慢走过去。I edged nervously past the dog.
in the spotlight 处于公众注意的中心;出风头 v.特别关注,突出报道(以使公众注意)=highlight 节目突出报道了公共医疗机构的财政问题。 The programme spotlights/highlights financial problems in the health service. 然后聚光灯对准了我们,开始演奏时,会场顿时安静了下来。 Then the spotlight centred on us, and a silence fell as we started to play.
prosperous a. 富裕的,繁荣的,兴旺的,发达的 v. prosper n. prosperity
restoration n.(旧建筑或旧家具等的)修复,整修v. restore
maximum n.最大量,最大值 minimum n.最小量,最小值
painstaking a. 小心的;费尽心思的;精心的=thorough painstaking research 细心的研究 painstaking effort 艰苦的努力 这本书最让人印象深刻的是,作者伊丽莎白·盖斯凯尔为描写工人阶级家庭的日常生活,付出了艰苦的努力。 What is most impressive about the book is the intense and painstaking effort made by the author, Elizabeth Gaskell, to convey the experience of everyday life in working class homes. 在图画中,他正付出艰苦的努力,绕着操场的跑道奔跑,汗水淌下脸庞。In the drawing, the runner is running with painstaking effort around the track of a playground, sweat pouring down his face.
polish v. 擦亮擦光;修改润色;使完美改进 polished a.抛光的磨光的擦亮的;优雅的娴熟的
flap v. /n.振(翼),扑动(翅膀) 鸟振翅飞去。The bird flapped its wings and flew away. / With a flap of its wings, the bird was gone.
nonetheless=nevertheless=however尽管如此;然而但是
preserve v. 维护保护保存 n. preservation
modest adj. 谦虚的,谦逊的;适度的,适中的 adv. modestly n. modesty
dominate v. 支配,控制,主宰 be dominated by n.domination
architecture n.建筑风格,建筑设计 architect n.建筑师 architectural a.有关建筑的
ambitious adj. 宏大的,艰巨的; 有野心的,有雄心的 ambition n.雄心,野心;追求,理想 lifelong ambition 终身追求的目标
associate v.与……有关 association n.联系 associate A with B 把A和B联系在一起 be associated with ... 与……有关in association with ... 与……联合
analysis n.分析 analyze/analyse v.分析
comprise v. 包括,由…构成 be comprised of=be composed of =consist of
U2 Expressions
Starting out: learn a lesson from sb. 从某人身上吸取教训
the price/cost of success 成功的代价
Understanding ideas:
life behind the lens 镜头背后的人生
a white-haired old man 一个白发苍苍的老人
remarkable a.引人注目的,非凡的,卓越的
nothing more than 只不过,无非是
pose for sb./sth. 摆姿势
ordinary-looking/plain-looking a. 相貌普通的/相貌平平的
technologically-advanced equipment 先进的设备
Nor was it a wide range of contacts and connections. 也不是因为他交友广泛,识人无数。
one’s fascination with sth. 对…的迷恋
It was within their reality that Cunningham saw both beauty and potential.
正是在这种真实中,坎宁安看见了美好和潜力。
Moreover, what made Cunningham great was his devotion to photography, and the hours and hours of sheer hard work (he put into his work).
此外,坎宁安之所以伟大,是因为他对摄影的热爱,以及他在工作中投入的无数时间的辛勤工作。 sheer a. 纯粹的,完全的
regardless of 不管不顾 take a day off 休一天假
This devotion and hard work is what we see reflected(被动) within his photos.
我们在他的照片中看到了这种奉献和努力。
an approach to life 一种生活方式 complicated a. 复杂的 uncomplicated a.
value v. 珍惜珍视=cherish/treasure
He was there to work rather than have fun. 他到那是为了工作,而不是玩乐。
other than 除了 self-interest 自身利益
keep sb focused on sth 使某人专注于某事
enable sb to do sth . 使某人能够做某事
Cunningham’s passion for photography lasted throughout his life.
坎宁安对摄影的热爱贯穿了他的一生。
pass away 去世 more than 不仅仅
Using language:
P22 One reason why the garden is unique/for its uniqueness is that it comprises an array of plants adapted to dry conditions.
这个花园独一无二的原因之一是它包含了一系列适应干燥条件的植物。
drought-resistant and salt-tolerant plants 耐旱耐盐碱植物
manage to do 成功做成某事
by much trial and error 通过反复试验
…all thanks to a lifetime of passion, devotion and endeavor.
这一切都归功于她一生的热情、奉献和努力。
make every endeavor to do /endeavor to do/strive to do 竭尽全力做某事
P23 be born into a ...family 出生于...样的家庭
on a daily basis 每天 on a regular basis 定期有规律地
a flock of pigeons/sparrows/sheep 一群鸽子/麻雀/羊
be crucial/critical/vital/significant to 对...至关重要
innovate / n ve t/ v. 革新,创新 innovation n. 新事物,新方法;革新,创新
innovator n. 改革者,创新者 innovative a. 革新的,新颖的;富有革新精神的
allow for 考虑到,顾及 vivid depictions /d p k n/n. 生动的描述描画
contribute greatly to (doing) sth. 促成有助于
This lifelong devotion/dedication has made him one of the most celebrated Peking Opra artists of all time.他毕生的奉献使他成为有史以来最著名的京剧艺术家之一。
celebrated a. 著名的(人)=famed/distinguished/famous/established/noted
P24: undergo(-underwent-undergone)=experience a renaissance 经历复兴
a desire for 对…的渴望
be awarded for one’s extraordinary/remarkable contributions 因非凡的贡献而获奖
devote oneself whole-heartedly to sth.全心全意地献身于某事 wholly adv.完全地,全部地
refuse to back down from one’s responsibilities 拒绝推卸自己的责任
keep on conducting scientific research 坚持科学研究
at the cutting edge of sth. 在最前沿尖端
think outside the box 打破固有思维 break new ground 开创新局面
in such a short space of time 在如此短的一段时间内
respected=respectable a. 受人尊敬的
be experienced in 在某方面经验丰富
be highly accomplished in one’s field 在某人的领域成就卓著
win sb acclaim/reputation 赢得赞誉
seek no fame 不追求名声
shun the spotlight 避开媒体关注
with great resolution/determination 毅然决然
overcome harsh conditions 克服恶劣的环境
Their expertise in science, perseverance, integrity and innovation have inspired
generations of scientific researchers to work towards a more powerful and prosperous
China.
他们在科学方面的专业知识、毅力、诚信和创新激励着一代又一代的科研人员为建设一个更加强大和繁荣的中国而努力.
Developing ideas:
at a…pace/speed/rate 以…速度速率
If it hadn’t been for a three episode documentary, outsiders would never have known that the plainly dressed people working here are masters of their craft, who have spent their lives restoring precious antiques.(虚拟条件句与过去事实相反:从句用过去完成时,主句用情态动词+have done)
如果不是这部三集的纪录片,外人永远不会知道,在这里工作的这些穿着朴素的人是他们这门手艺的大师,他们一生都在修复珍贵的古董。
regard/consider/think of/see sb. as 认为某人是
day in, day out =day in and day out 日复一日地
date back to=date from 始于
be fond of 喜欢
present sb. with sth. 赠送给某人某物
originate from 来自…/发源于…
given prep. 考虑到
complexity n. 复杂性 complex/complicated a.
a maximum of… 最大/多
But through their painstaking efforts, Mr. Wang and his students do more than repair the clocks-- they bring them back to life. 但通过艰苦的努力,王先生和他的学生们所做的不仅仅是修理钟表——他们还让钟表恢复了生命。
break the silence 打破寂静
wind up 上紧发条
stand still for centuries 静止了几个世纪
come back to life 复活,恢复生机
This is a race against time that can never be won!这是一场与时间的赛跑,却永远不可能赢!
remain optimistic about 对…保持乐观态度
follow in the footsteps of sb. 跟随某人的脚步;效仿某人;以某人为榜样
pass on sth. to sb. 把…传给某人…
take on 承担;呈现 take up 开始从事 ensure v. 确保保证
stand the test of time 经得起时间的考验
a fast-paced world 快节奏的世界
the figure of speech 修辞手法:exaggeration n. 夸张 metaphor n.隐喻
Writing P30
have in common with 与…有共同之处
architectural marvel 建筑奇迹 marvelous a.极好的;非凡的= fantastic/splendid/excellent
along with/together with 和…一起
dominate v. 占据主导地位 admirable a. 令人钦佩的
So incredible was their skill that many of their buildings survived earthquakes and remained standing over hundreds of years.他们的技术令人难以置信,以至于他们的许多建筑在地震中幸存了下来,并屹立了数百年。
in minute detail 详尽地
be registered as 被列为;登记为
ambitious a. 宏大的艰巨的;有野心的 n. ambition
With their remarkable skills, innovation, diligence and humility , the Lei family leave behind their buildings and the legacy that (同位语从句) true craft work is a treasure that(定语从句) can last beyond a lifetime,凭借他们卓越的技能、创新、勤奋和谦逊,雷氏家族留下了他们的建筑和遗产,即真正的手工艺是一种可以持续至超越一生的财富。
diligent a.勤奋的