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Unit 4 Body Language
We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions with other people. We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language. Words are important,but the way people stand,hold their arms,and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings.
1. interaction n.互动,相互影响
The interaction between Lily and Bob is strange.
interact v.互动
As a teacher, you should interact with each student.
The school believes in interactive teaching methods.
与...互动
adj.合作交互的
Just like spoken language,body language varies from culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example,making eye contact-looking into someon’es eyes-in some countries is a way to display interest.In other countries,by contrast,eye contact is not always approved of.For example,in many Middle Eastern countries,men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact.In Japan,it may demonstrate respect to look down when talking to an older person.
2.vary /ˈveri/v.变化
The students' work varies considerably in quality.
The menu varies with the season.
The job enables me to vary the hours I work.
在...方面变化
随...变化
更改
The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example,making eye contact-looking into someon’es eyes-in some countries is a way to display interest.
3.appropriate /əˈprəʊpriət / adj.合适的
Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party.
be appropriate for sth 对...是合适恰当的
Several companies have appropriated my idea illegally.
The government appropriated some money for rebuilding the bridge.
appropriately adv.合适地 appropriateness n.恰当
appropriation n.拨款,盗用 inappropriate adj.不恰当的
misappropriate v.私吞,挪用
v.盗用
v.拨款
For example,making eye contact-looking into someon’es eyes-in some countries is a way to display interest.
4.display v./n.展览,展示,显示
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