Unit 5 Languages around the World单元知识清单
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重点单词
1.billion n.十亿
2.native adj.本地的 n.本地人
3.attitude n.态度;看法
4.system n.体系;制度;系统
5.despite prep.即使;尽管
6.factor n.因素;要素
7.means n.方式;方法;途径
8.classic adj.传统的;最优秀的;典型的 n.经典作品;名著
9.regard n.尊重;关注 vt.把……视为;看待
10.character n.文字;符号;角色;品质;特点
11.calligraphy n.书法;书法艺术
12.affair n.公共事务;事件;关系
13.struggle n.& vi.斗争;奋斗;搏斗
14.gas n.汽油;气体;燃气
15.petrol n.(NAmE gas)汽油
16.subway n.(BrE underground)地铁
17.apartment n.(especially NAmE)公寓套房
18.gap n.间隔;开口;差距
19.vocabulary n.词汇
重点单词变形
1. base vt. 以……为据点; n. 底部→basis n. 基础 →basic adj. 基本的→basically adv. 主要地, 基本上
2. refer vi. 提到; 参考; 查阅 vt. 查询; 使……求助于→reference n. 指称关系; 参考
3. classic adj. 经典的; 古典的; 传统的; 最优秀的 n. 经典著作→classical adj. 古典的; 经典的; 传统的
4. variety n. (植物、语言等的)变体; 异体; 多样化→vary vt&vi. (使)多样化→various adj. 各种各样的
5. description n. 描写(文字); 形容→describe vt. 描述
6. appreciate vt. 欣赏; 重视; 感激; 领会 vi. 增值→appreciation n. 欣赏; 感激
7. equal n. 同等的人; 相等物adj. 相同的; 同样的→equally adv. 同样地; 相等地→equality n. 平等; 相等
8. demand n. 要求; 需求 vt. &vi. 强烈要求; 需求; 查问→demanding adj. (工作)要求高的; (人)苛求的
9. relate vt. 联系; 讲述→relation n. 关系; 联系→related adj. 相关的; 有联系的
重点词组
1.refer to指的是;描述;提到;查阅
2.ups and downs浮沉;兴衰;荣辱
3.date back (to...)追溯到
4.no matter where,who,what,etc.不论……;不管……
5.point of view观点;看法
6.relate to与……相关;涉及;谈到
知识点讲解
1. base vt. 以 ……为据点;以 ……为基础 n. 底部;根据
【典型例句】She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
她因资历(适合)而获选担任这份工作。
They have to have a basic understanding of computers in order
to use the technology.
为了使用这项技术,他们必须对计算机有基本的了解。
The film is based on a true story, and it is very popular.
这部电影以一个真实故事为基础,并且非常受欢迎。
【拓展记忆】
(1)base...on/upon... 把……建立在……基础之上
be based on/upon 以……为基础;依据……
(2)basic adj. 基本的;基础的
(3)basis n. 基础;根据
on a regular basis 定期
on the basis of... 根据……;在……的基础上
2. regard n. 尊敬; 敬佩 ; 关注, 关心 vt. 认为, 看待
【典型例句】 I have high regard for your abilities.
我非常敬佩你的能力。
【拓展记忆】
(1)regard for. . . 对……的尊重
give one’s regards (to sb. ) 代某人(向某人)问好
(2)regard. . . as. . . 把……看作……
(3)with regard to 关于; 至于
3. means n. 手段; 方法; 工具
【典型例句】
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.
汉字书写也成为连接中国的过去与现在的一种重要手段。
【拓展记忆】
(1)by this means 通过这种方法
by means of 用……办法;借助……手段
by all means 一定,务必;好的,当然可以
by no means 决不,一点也不
(2)a means of communication 一种交流工具
4. variety n. (植物、语言等的)变体, 异体; [U]变化, 多样化, 多变性
【典型例句】
I'd like to take exercise,such as swimming, running and a variety of varieties of ball games.
我喜欢锻炼,如游泳、跑步,以及各种各样的球类运动。
All languages change over time and vary from place to place because of the local accent.
所有的语言都会随着时间的推移而变化,并且由于地方口音而因地而异。
he said the working class should strengthen unity and overcome various difficulties at a gathering to honor model workers. 在表彰劳动模范的大会上,他说,工人阶级要加强团结,克服各种困难。
【拓展记忆】
(1) a variety of=varieties of 种类繁多的
(2)various adj. 不同的;各种各样的
for various reasons 由于种种原因
(3)vary vt.& vi. 改变;变化
vary from...to... 从…到…不等;在…到…之间变动
5. appreciate vt. 欣赏; 重视; 感激; 领会vi. 增值
【典型例句】 ①I appreciate being given the opportunity to work in your company two years ago.
②I'd appreciate your writing me back as soon as possible.
③What we appreciated most was that you had a strong teamwork spirit,which allowed us to complete our tasks very efficiently.
【拓展记忆】
(1)appreciate+n./pron./v.-ing 重视/感激……
I would appreciate it if... 假如……,我将不胜感激
appreciate+that/wh-从句 理解/意识到……
(2)express/convey one's appreciation to sb. 向某人表达感激之情
6. refer to (referred; referred)谈到; 提到; 参考; 查阅; 查看
【教材原句】
①If you don't know the exact meaning of the word, you may refer to the dictionary.
②When giving the lecture, he referred to his note from time to time.
③We have reached an agreement that we will not refer to the matter again.
④People who work in offices are usually referred to as “white collar workers”.
⑤As the situation was unusual, he referred the matter to the editor.
【拓展记忆】
1) refer sth. to... 把……提交给……
refer to sb. 指的是某人
refer to ... as 把……称为
2) reference n. 提及;谈到;参考;查阅
in/with reference to... 关于……
7. major adj.主要的 vi.主修;专门研究 n.主修课程
【典型例句】
When it comes to education, the majority of people believe that education is of great importance.
说到教育,大部分人认为教育很重要。
Many students major in martial arts in Chengdu. This major can not only spread traditional Chinese culture, but also improve students' fitness.
在成都许多学生以武术为专业。这一专业不仅能传播中国传统文化,而且能改善学生的健康。
【拓展记忆】
①major in主修
②majority n. 多数
in a/the majority 占多数
“a/the majority of+复数可数名词”作主语时, 谓语动词用复数。
the majority 单独作主语时, 谓语动词用单复数均可。
8. demand n. 要求; 需要; vt. 强烈要求
【典型例句】
Adaptive signals can make sure that the traffic demand that is there is being addressed.
变化的信号灯能确保那里现有的交通需求得到满足。
Because picking apples involved climbing trees, the farmers demanded that we should be cautious and careful.
因为摘苹果需要爬树,所以农民们要求我们谨慎小心。
【拓展记忆】
(1)be in (great) demand (迫切)需求
meet/satisfy one's demands 满足某人的需求
(2)demand sth. of/from sb. 向某人要某物
demand of sb. to do sth. 要求某人做某事
demand to do sth. 要求做某事
demand that...(should) do sth. 要求……做某事
9. relate vt. 联系; 讲述
【教材原句】
Does each sentence relate to the main idea 每句话都与主旨有关吗
This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment.
The position calls for related experience in the field and good skills at using computers.
【拓展记忆】
relate sth. to sb. 向某人讲述某事
relate to 与……相关;涉及;谈到
related adj. 相关的;有联系的
be related to… 与……有关
relation n. 关系,联系
in relation to 关于
10. date back (to. . . ) 追溯到……
【典型例句】
According to the expert, the temple has a history dating back to the early Tang Dynasty.
那个专家说这座寺庙历史悠久, 可追溯到初唐时期。
The Dragon Boat Festival, which dates back to the Warring States Periods, is one of the four most important festivals in China.
Everyone should keep on getting himself educated so as to be up to date with modern technology.
【拓展记忆】
out of date 过时的;陈旧的
up to date 最新式的;现代的
to date/so far 迄今;至今;到目前为止
date back to/date from 常用于一般现在时,不用于被动语态。常用其现在分词形式作后置定语。
11. struggle n. & vi. 斗争;奋斗;搏斗
【典型例句】
①We have to struggle against all kinds of difficulties from home and abroad.
②Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet.
【拓展记忆】
(1)struggle for... 为……而斗争
struggle with/against sb./sth. 与某人/某事做斗争
struggle to do sth. 努力做某事
struggle to one's feet 挣扎着站起来
(2)it is a struggle (for sb.) to do sth.
(对于某人而言)做某事真是难事
12. equal n. 同等的人;相等物 adj. 相同的;同样的
【典型例句】
*Our relationship is close and we’re equals. 教材典句
我们的关系很亲密, 我们是同辈。
*He’s not equal to the task.
他不能胜任这个工作。
*Nobody equals him in English.
在英语方面没有人能同他相比。
【拓展记忆】
(1)be equal to sth./doing sth. 等于/胜任(做)某事
(2)equal sb./sth.in (doing) sth. 在(做)某事上比得过、敌得过某人/物
(3)be without equal=have no equal 无与伦比
(4)equality n. 平等;相等
equally adv. 相等地;同等地;公平地;同样地