Book III Language points for unit one
1. conclude vt. 总结 conclusion n.结论
conclude that….
come to/draw/reach/arrive at a conclusion得出结论(from the facts)
bring sth to conclusion使……结束
come to the conclusion that...所得结论是...,断定
leap / jump to a conclusion冒然断定, 过早下结论
in conclusion = lastly 最后,总之
eg: In conclusion I’ d like to say that you did it very well.
补充:conclude vt/ vi 结束
He concluded his speech with a question.=end … with…
The meeting concluded with the International song.=end with…
2.set sth. down 写下来
eg: Why don’t you set your idea down on paper
set sb. down 停车让人下车
eg: The bus stopped to set down an old lady.
I’ll set you down on the corner of the street.
Send sb in派人去处理某事
Eg.Soldiers were sent in to put down the riots。
Send sth in寄送某处进行处理
Eg. Have you sent in your application for the job?
3. keep track of sb./ sth.与----保持联系,保持记录
lose track of 失去联系
eg: It’s hard to keep track of all one’s old school friends.
eg: lose track of time说不准现在的确切时间
4. stand out明显;醒目 突出;杰出 ; 坚持;支撑
eg: to stand out a crisis挨过危机
Stand still ! 站住,不许动!
stand by 在场;靠近; 袖手旁观(无线 电台或军事方面)待命,准备行动 ; 试图援助;极力支持 忠于;信守
eg: to stand by one's promise 遵守诺言
stand down退出竞选;离开证人席
stand for代表,表示;意指;象征;容忍;允许
stand in当替身;代替
stand up耐久;耐用; 成立
eg: Will the charge stand up in court 这个指控在法庭上能成立吗?
stand up for维护;拥护;支持
5.next to
1) 在……旁边 He lives next to me.
2) 跟在……之后Next to skiing her favorite sport was ice-hockey.
我最喜欢的运动是滑雪,其次是冰球。
3) 几乎,近于next to impossible 几乎不可能
next to last倒数第二
6.Impressive as the record is, it fades next to the story of Armstrong’s struggle against disease.
as 引导让步状语从句(部分倒装)
Impressive as the record is = Though the record is impressive
Eg:他很恼火,却能耐心地听我说话。
Angry as he was, he listened to me patiently.虽然阳光灿烂,天气却很冷。
The air was cold, bright as the sun was.=Although the sun was bright,-----
Although he liked it much, he can’t afford to buy it.=Much as he liked it, he ------
Although she is a child, she knows much about space.=_________________
Though you may object, I’ll go.=______________________
7.set/make a record创记录 keep/hold a record保持记录 bread the record打破记录
achieve one’s goal追逐目标 reach one’s goal 实现目标
in a row 连续, 一连串 in rows 成行, 成排
eg: China women volleyball team won five champions in a row in the 1980s.
They planted the trees in rows.
8. in the first place首先, 第一点 in the last place最后
in the next place其次, 第二点 in place of 代替, 用...而不用…
in places 在某些地方, 有几处
in one’s place= in place of sb.代替某人,取代某人的位置
in place 在原处; 适合 out of place不适合
eg.I won’t go shopping today. In the first place I am tired; in the next place I have so much work to do; in the last place, I have nothing to buy
9.head 前往;朝向
head for=head down to... 向……进发,动身
eg: When I saw the car heading for me, I stepped aside.
Clouds are gathering. I think we’d better head for the hotel in case it starts to rain.
10. a dozen( of) 一打, 十二个
a dozen eggs a dozen of those apples a dozen of them
二十四 two dozen 三十六three dozen
eg: I’ve bought a dozen (of) pencils for my son.
I want four dozen eggs.
dozens of 许多
by the dozen 按打,以打计算
in dozens 成打地
11. center on集中于; 把某人/物当作重点
eg: 这次会议的中心议题是关于中国足球未来十年的发展。
The topic of the meeting centered on the development of China’s football in the following ten years.
concentrate on 专注于
eg: 走钢丝时,你要集中精力于身体在空中的移动方式。
When walking on a high wire, you should concentrate on the way your body moves in the air.
补充:同义短语:
1.concentrate / focus /fix one’s attention / efforts / thoughts / energy on/ upon sth.
2.be absorbed in sth.专心于
12. burst into cheers突然欢呼起来
burst into + n./burst out + doing
eg: burst into tears =burst out crying
burst into laughter =burst out laughing
burst into the house=break into the house
burst into cheering 大声欢呼
13.open / close an account开立、结束帐户
Put money into one’s bank account把钱存入银行帐户
on one’s own account为了某人的缘故, 为了某人自己的利益
(=at one’s own risk) 自行负责(=by oneself)依靠自己
on account 赊账; on account of 因为;
on no account不论什么原因也不; (放句首时句子要倒装)
take…into account(=consider)把...考虑进去
eg.He gave me a full account of his plan. 他把他的计划对我作了完整的说明.
Today’s paper carries an exciting account of the match.
今天的报纸刊载了这场比赛的精彩报道.
They send their accounts at the end of the month.他们在月底是送出帐单
14.delight vt. (使)高兴,(使)欣喜;n. 快乐,高兴
The circus delighted the children.马戏团使孩子们欣喜。
I have read your letter with delight.我高兴地读了你的信。
He takes great delight in teaching his students.
他以教他的学生为乐。(take delight in sth/ doing sth.)
Your visit last week delighted us.上星期你的来访使我们很高兴。
I delighted to read novels.我高兴地读小说。
The old man delighted in doing little things for others.那位老人高兴为别人做些小事。
To his great delight, his novel was accepted for publication.使他高兴的是,他的小说得到了公众的认可。
delighted adj.高兴的,快乐的
相关短语:be delighted at 因……而高兴;
be delighted by/with sth.(sb.)喜欢某物(人);
be delighted to do因做……而高兴;
be delighted that...很高兴……
to one’s delight 令某人高兴的是-----
to one’s surprise 令某人吃惊的是----
to one’s disappointment令某人失望的是------
15.familiar adj.熟悉的,通晓的,随便的,非正式的
French was as familiar to him as English.他通晓法语就像通晓英语一样。
I’m very familiar with your name.我很熟悉你的名字。
sth./sb.be familiar to sb.某物/某人为某人所熟悉;
sb.be familiar with sth./sb.某人熟悉某人/某物
16.attempt 企图
attempt to do sth=make an attempt to do sth = make an attempt at doing sth =try to do sth=seek to do sth试图做某事
make an attempt on/upon试图夺取
17.inspect=make an inspection 检查,视察/检阅
The customs officer inspected my passport.海关官员检查了我的护照。
The visiting president inspected the troops.来访总统检阅了部队。
18.confirm vt.证实,确定;确认,批准
Confirm a rumour/a theory/the time of arrival/a project
What you say confirms my opinion.
The King confirmed me in my possession of the land.国王批准我拥有这片土地
19.fade vi. 1. 凋谢, 枯萎 The flowers faded for lack of water.花儿因缺水而凋谢了。
2. (颜色) 褪去The color fades when exposed to light.这颜色曝光后会褪色。
3. (声音等) 变微弱;(光等) 变暗淡; 逐渐消失 (+away)
The sound of the footsteps faded away.脚步声渐渐消失了。
vt. 使褪色 Sunshine faded the tapestry. 阳光晒得挂毯褪了色。
20.make for 有好处,有助于=contribute to; 可造成;可成为;
Eg. The large print makes for easier reading.大字排版使阅读轻松些。
早起有利于健康吗?Does early rising make for good health
Cultural exchanges makes for mutual understanding.文化交流有助于相互了解
21.apply
apply(to sb)(for sth)向(某人)申请某物
eg.You should apply immediately, in person or by letter.
Apply to the publishers for permission to reprint an extract
Apply for a job/post/passport/visa
I want to apply for the job.我想申请这项工作。
apply to sb/sth 适用 eg.What I have said applies only to some of you.
apply sth to sth 运用
eg.The results of the research can be applied to new developments in technology.
apply oneself/sth(to sth/doing sth)专心
eg.You will only pass your exams if you really apply yourself to your work.
We must apply our minds to finding a solution. 动脑筋
application 申请,请求(n.u),申请书(n.c) applicant n.c 申请人
applicable adj.使用的,合适的 applied science应用科学
本单元有用的短语
1. 一本畅销书 a best seller 2. 做出结draw a conclusion
3. 追寻踪迹 keep track of 4. 突出,引人注目 stand out
5. 被诊断患有 be diagnosed with 6. 考虑进去,纳入考虑的范围 take into account
7. 褪色的记忆 faded memories 8. 创立纪录set a record
9. 连续的 in a row 10. 确认纪录 confirm the record
11. 公园管理部门the park administration 12. 极限运动extreme sports
13. 集中,专心致concentrate on 14. 青少年滑板爱好者 teenage skateboarder
15. 抓住人们的心理 capture people’s minds and hearts
16. 对…很熟悉 be familiar with 17. 申请 apply for
18.突然大哭 burst into tears/crying 19. 检查,视察inspect
20. 尝试attempt 21. 让某人高兴的是 to one’s delight
22. 对….小心谨慎 be cautious with 23. 写下 set down
24. 被分类be put into categories
25. be fascinated by 被…迷住 be fascinated with迷上…