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Unit1 Art. 单元基础知识增补
Arthur English Research Centre
Ⅰ. 重点词汇
1. worthy adj. 值得…… 的;有价值的
be worthy of sth 值得某事
be worthy of being done 值得被做
be worthy to be done 值得被做
The book is worthy of being read.= The book is worthy to be read. 这本书值得一读。
He is a man worthy of our respect. 他是一个值得我们尊敬的人。
即时练习
(1) His behavior is worthy __________ (praise).
(2) 这个建议值得考虑。(汉译英)
The suggestion is worthy __________ __________ __________.
2. decline n. (数量、价格、质量等的) 减少;下降;衰落 vi.& vt. 减少;下降;衰落;谢绝
in decline/on the decline 在衰退中;在下降
decline to do sth 谢绝做某事
The number of ancient architecture is in decline. 古建筑的数量正在减少。
He declined to make comments on the academic issue. 他谢绝就这个学术问题发表评论。
即时练习
(1) The quality of traditional crafts is __________ decline.
(2) She declined __________ (participate) in the debate.
3. rank n. 地位;级别;行列;军衔 vt.& vi. 把…… 分等级;使排成行
rank first/second 排名第一 / 第二
rank among… 属于…… 之列
This university ranks first among domestic institutions of higher learning. 这所大学在国内高校中排名第一。
Confucius ranks among the greatest educators in ancient China. 孔子位列中国古代最伟大的教育家之中。
即时练习
(1) She ranks __________ in the national English competition.
(2) This painter ranks __________ the top artists of modern times.
4. purchase vt. 购买;采购 n. 购买;购买的东西
purchase sth 购买某物
make a purchase 购买;采购
They purchased a large quantity of academic materials last semester. 他们上学期采购了大量学术资料。
Please keep the invoice for your formal purchase. 请保留正式购买的发票。
即时练习
(1) They __________ (purchase) some cultural relics yesterday.
(2) She is satisfied with her recent __________ (purchase).
5. emerge vi.& vt. 出现;浮现;暴露
emerge from… 从…… 中出现 / 浮现
emerge as… 成为……;脱颖而出
New opportunities for cultural inheritance emerge from the innovation. 文化传承的新机遇从创新中浮现。
He emerged as an outstanding leader of the research team. 他成为了该研究团队的杰出领导者。
即时练习
(1) The new artistic trend emerged __________ the traditional culture.
(2) She emerged __________ a talented designer in the field.
6. convey vt. 表达;传递 (思想、感情等);传送
convey sth to sb 向某人传递 / 表达某物
convey one’s sincere gratitude 表达某人真挚的谢意
Words fail to convey my profound admiration for traditional art. 语言无法表达我对传统艺术的深切敬佩。
The painting conveys a strong sense of cultural confidence to the viewers. 这幅画向观者传递出强烈的文化自信。
即时练习
(1) I can’t convey __________ I admire the ancient wisdom.
(2) Please convey my sincere gratitude __________ your respected teacher.
7. guarantee vt. 保证;确保;肯定…… 必然发生 n. 保证;保修单;担保物
guarantee to do sth 保证做某事
under guarantee 在保修期内
We guarantee to provide high-quality service for every customer. 我们保证为每一位顾客提供优质服务。
The digital device is still under guarantee, so you can repair it for free. 这个数码设备仍在保修期内,你可以免费维修。
即时练习
(1) They guarantee __________ (preserve) the traditional culture effectively.
(2) The electronic equipment is still __________ guarantee.
8. permanent adj. 永久的;永恒的;长久的
permanent impression 永恒的印象
permanent settlement 定居
The splendid traditional culture leaves a permanent impression on every tourist. 灿烂的传统文化给每一位游客留下永恒的印象。
He chose to make a permanent settlement in the historic city. 他选择在这座历史名城定居。
即时练习
(1) The rare heritage left __________ (permanence) value to human beings.
(2) She is eager to get a __________ (permanence) job in the cultural institution.
9. reputation n. 名誉;名声
have a good academic reputation 有良好的学术声誉
live up to one’s reputation 不负盛名
This academy has a good reputation for inheriting traditional culture. 这所书院因传承传统文化而享有盛誉。
The master artist lives up to his reputation all the time. 这位艺术大师始终不负盛名。
即时练习
(1) The museum has __________ excellent reputation at home and abroad.
(2) He is a scholar __________ high reputation in the academic circle.
10. subjective adj. 主观的
objective adj. 客观的
The judgment of artistic value is somewhat subjective for most people. 对大多数人而言,艺术价值的评判有些主观。
We should hold an objective attitude towards the evaluation of history. 我们对历史的评价应秉持客观态度。
即时练习
(1) The view on aesthetic appreciation is __________ (subject) to some extent.
(2) We must analyze the issue __________ (objective) rather than subjectively.
Ⅰ. 重点词汇 参考答案
1.(1) of being praised / to be praised (2) of being considered / to be considered 2.(1) in / on (2) to participate
3.(1) first (2) among 4.(1) purchased (2) purchase
5.(1) from (2) as 6.(1) how (2) to
7.(1) to preserve (2) under 8.(1) permanent (2) permanent
9.(1) an (2) of 10.(1) subjective (2) objectively
Ⅱ. 重点短语
1. set apart from 使与众不同;使突出;使优于……
Her unique understanding of art sets her apart from other painters. 她对艺术的独特理解使她与众不同。
Outstanding creativity sets this design apart from similar products. 出众的创意使这款设计优于同类产品。
即时练习
(1) His distinctive style sets him __________ from other writers.
(2) 深厚的文化底蕴使这座城市优于其他旅游城市。(汉译英)
Profound cultural heritage sets the city __________ __________ other tourist cities.
2. seek to do sth 试图做某事
Many historians seek to explore the truth behind ancient events.
许多历史学家试图探寻古代事件背后的真相。
We seek to preserve the traditional skills passed down from our ancestors.
我们试图传承祖先留下的传统技艺。
即时练习
(1) Researchers seek __________ (find) the value of ancient cultural relics.
(2) 他试图向世界传递中国传统文化的魅力。(汉译英)
He seeks __________ __________ the charm of traditional Chinese culture to the world.
3. be intended to do sth 旨在做;目的是
This course is intended to improve students' appreciation of classical art.
这门课程旨在提升学生对古典艺术的鉴赏能力。
The policy is intended to protect the intangible cultural heritage. 这项政策旨在保护非物质文化遗产。
即时练习
(1) The lecture is intended __________ (educate) teenagers about traditional Chinese sculpture.
(2) 这个活动旨在鼓励年轻人学习民间手工艺。(汉译英)
The activity is intended __________ __________ young people to learn folk crafts.
Ⅱ. 重点短语参考答案
1. (1) apart (2) apart from 2. (1) to find (2) to convey 3. (1) to educate (2) to encourage
Ⅲ. 重点句型
1. Also of primary note is a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty. 同样十分重要的 (看点) 是一组近百件商代青铜器藏品。
表语前置的倒装句型
结构:表语(of + 名词)+ be 动词 + 主语. (为强调表语使用全部倒装)
【高考用法】① of + 抽象名词 = 对应形容词(of primary note = very important);② 为突出强调表语,将其置于句首,句子用全部倒装语序,正常语序:A collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty is also of primary note.
即时练习
(1) Of great significance __________ (be) the traditional festivals passed down from ancient times.
(2) 同样值得关注的是这些传承千年的民间艺术。(汉译英)
Of equal concern __________ the folk arts passed down for thousands of years.
(3) 同样极具价值的是这些古代的书法作品。(汉译英)
Of great value __________ the ancient calligraphy works.
2. Chinese sculpture thus found itself highly influenced by Buddhist art brought from India and Central Asia through the Silk Road. 因此,中国雕塑深受通过丝绸之路从印度和中亚传来的佛教艺术的影响。
find+宾语+宾语补足语
结构:find + 宾语 + 宾语补足语(adj./doing/done/prep. phrase)
【高考用法】find 后可接复合宾语,此句中 itself 为宾语,highly influenced(过去分词)作宾补,表被动含义;宾补还可用形容词、现在分词、介词短语等。
即时练习
(1) When he opened the door, he found the room __________ (tidy) up completely.
(2) 我们发现这个古老的习俗依然在当地保留着。(汉译英)
We found the ancient custom still __________ (keep) in the local area.
(3) He found himself __________ (attract) by the charm of ancient architecture.
参考答案
1. (1) are (2) are (3) are 2. (1) tidied (2) kept (3) attracted
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