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Unit 5
Words and Expressions
一种语言带你迈入人生旅途,两种语言就打开了你人生旅途的每一扇门。
—弗兰克·史密斯
Quote: One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.
system
factor
bone
shell
symbol
carve
dynasty
dialect
apartment
pants
gap
vocabulary
description
specific
global
Less important vocabulary
9. character
10.calligraphy
affair
tongue
semester
gas
petrol
subway
As is known to all, English is widely used in global affairs.
The global warming makes the ice melt.
1. global/'gləʊbəl/ adj. 全球的;全世界的
全球变暖
2. Affair /əˈfeə(r)/ n. 公共事务;事件;关系
The World Cup is an international affair.
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No matter what (无论什么) kind of English people are speaking, native speakers have no trouble understanding the basic words like “gas(石油)”, “petrol(石油)”, “subway(地铁)”, “apartment(公寓)”, “pants(裤子)”, despite small differences in spelling and pronunciation.
派生:
nation n.国家;民族;国民 national adj. 国家的
nationality n. 国籍 native language 母语
native /ˈneɪtɪv/ a. 本地的;土著的 n. 本地人
base /beɪs/ vt. 以……为据点;以……为基础 n. 底部;根据
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adj. 无根据的
adj. 基础的,基本的
adv. 基本上,从根本上说
n. 基础,要素,根本
在... ...的基础上
baseless
basic
basically
basis
on the basis of
________________________ 把…建立在…基础之上
________________________
以...为基础
base...on/upon
be based on/upon
/ on the basis of
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But students, whose mother tongue is not English, are struggling with billions(十亿) of words.
1. Tongue /tʌŋ/ n. 舌头;语言
(1) The noodles are too hot. My tongue is burning now.
(2) Chinese is our mother tongue.
母语
2. struggle /ˈstrʌgl/ n. & vi. 斗争;奋斗;搏斗
1. She never gave up and struggled to live an active life.
2. They were struggling for independence.
3. We have struggled against/with this disease for two years.
4. She struggled to her feet.
struggle for 为争取……而奋斗
struggle against/with….. 与……作斗争
struggle to one’s feet 挣扎着站起来
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On the other hand (另一方面), from foreigners‘ point of view(角度;观点) when they refer to learning a language, Chinese is regarded as a demanding language.
reference /ˈrefrəns/ n. 指称关系;参考
派生:refer vi. 提到;查阅 vt. 查询;叫……求助于;指代
① Since the boy has been punished, please don't refer to that matter again.
② If you don't know the exact meaning of the word, you may refer to
the dictionary.
③ When I said some people were stupid, I wasn't referring to you.
查阅
提到
指的是
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On the other hand (另一方面), from foreigners‘ point of view(角度;观点) when they refer to learning a language, Chinese is regarded as a demanding language.
regard /rɪˈgɑːd/ n. 尊重;关注 vt. 把……视为;看待
搭配:
regard...as ...; treat…as… ; view…as…; recognize…as 把…看作…
① Lincoln is regarded as one of the most inspiring people in the world. ② The teenager has no regard for other people's feelings.
③ Mike had high regard for his old law professor.
④ Please give my best regards to your parents.
把……视为
关注
尊重
问候
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demand /dɪˈmɑːnd/ n. 要求;需求 vt. 强烈要求;需要 vi. 查问
派生:
demanding adj. 要求高的
搭配:
demand that ... 要求……
(从句中的谓语动词用“should+动词原形”, should可省略)
On the other hand (另一方面), from foreigners‘ point of view(角度;观点) when they refer to learning a language, Chinese is regarded as a demanding language.
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Firstly, the major language which is called Putonghua in China is hard enough to learn, let alone varieties of dialects(方言) and a large vocabulary.(词汇)
major /ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/ a. 主要的;重要的 n. 主修课
派生:majority n. 大多数
搭配:major in主修…… the majority of 大多数…
variety /vəˈraɪəti/ n. (植物、语言等)变体;异体
派生: vary v. 变化;不同 various adj. 各种各样的
搭配: a variety of/ varieties of 各种各样的
vary…from…不同
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Secondly, Chinese characters are abstract symbols for them. The writing system(系统), dating back to(追溯) the Shang Dynasty(朝代) when people carved(雕刻) something with specific meanings on bones(骨头) or shells(贝壳), is like strange pictures.
Character /'kærəktə(r)/ n. 文字;符号;角色;品质;特点
Personality;
characteristic
1. They are the main characters in A Journey to the West.
2. How many characters is the monkey’s name?
3. What are the characters of Sun Wukong?
孙悟空--three characters
brave, powerful, loyal
文字
品质、特点
Symbol /ˈsɪmbl/ n. 符号;象征
symbolize
(v.) 象征,代表
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However, based on the common appreciation of these characters, some classic works are still read now.
appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ vt. 欣赏;重视;感激;意识 vi. 增值
派生:appreciation n. 感激;欣赏→appreciative adj. 感激的
搭配: appreciate (sb) doing sth. 感激(某人)做某事
① Many people can't fully appreciate the importance of regular exercise. ② I appreciate being given the opportunity to work in your company two years ago.
③ His talents aren't appreciated by his boss, which made him annoyed.
④ Their investments have appreciated over the years.
意识到
感激
欣赏
增值
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However, based on the common appreciation of these characters, some classic works are still read now.
classic adj.传统的 n. 名著
Journey to the West
All men are brothers
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Dream of Red
Chambers
In Chinese literature, four classics are so famous that children know the story much.
四大名著
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Besides, calligraphy(书法) is also an art form closely(紧密地) related to(与…相关) Chinese culture. Both languages are of equal importance. We should learn them well to bridge the gap (差距) between cultures.
equal /ˈiːkwəl/ n. 同等的人;相等物 adj. 相同的;同样的
派生:
equally adv. 平等地
equality n. 平等
unequal adj. 不相等的; 不胜任的
unequally adv.不公平地;不相等地
搭配: be equal to sth等于……;与……相等;胜任做某事
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relate /rɪˈleɪt/ vt. 联系;讲述
派生:
related adj. 与……相关;涉及;谈到
relation n. 关系
relationship n. 关系
relative n.亲戚 adj.相对的
搭配:
be related to 与……有关
一词多义:
① We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case.
② The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland.
涉及
谈到
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As is known to all, English is widely used in global affairs. No matter what kind of English people are speaking, native speakers have no trouble understanding the basic words like “gas”, “petrol”, “subway”, “apartment”, “pants”, despite small differences in spelling and pronunciation. But students, whose mother tongue is not English, are struggling with billions of words. On the other hand, from foreigners' point of view when they refer to learning a language, Chinese is regarded as a demanding language. Firstly, the major language which is called Putonghua in China is hard enough to learn, let alone varieties of dialects and a large vocabulary. Secondly, Chinese characters are abstract symbols for them. The writing system, dating back to the Shang Dynasty when people carved something with specific meanings on bones or shells, is like strange pictures. However, based on the common appreciation of these characters, some classic works are still read now. Besides, calligraphy is also an art form closely related to Chinese culture. Both languages are of equal importance. We should learn them well to bridge the gap between cultures.
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