大学英语综合教程第三册第一单元.ppt

第三册 第一单元学习主要内容讲解Proverbs and Quotations1. A father is a treasure, a brother is a comfort, but a friend is both. 父亲是财富，兄弟是安慰，朋友兼而有之 2. A near friend is better than a far-dwelling kinsman. 远亲不如近邻 3. Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. 友谊就像一棵生长缓慢的植物， 只有经受住了逆境的考验才配得上 这个称呼4. To find a friend one must close one eye; To keep him, two. —Norman Douglas, British writer 交朋友得闭一只眼，留住朋友得闭两只。

——英国作家 诺曼·道格拉斯 5. It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. —William Blake, English poet 原谅敌人比原谅朋友来得容易 —— 英国诗人 威廉·布莱克 6. The holy passion of friendship is so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring in nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.—Mark Twain, American writer 圣洁而热情的友谊甜蜜，稳固，忠诚而持久，它能长存一生，只要别 借钱——美国作家 马克·吐温Useful Expressions社会公认的 socially acknowledged 在一种情况下 in one setting肤浅的理解 a thin understanding区分distinguish between解散break up追逐个人利益 pursue one’s own advantage喜欢做某事take pleasure in (doing) sth.到……程度 in so far as建立在……基础上be grounded on… 受感情支配 be regulated by one’s feelings 眼前的重要机会opportunity of the moment在……相似 be similar in… 常言道 as the saying goes值得爱 be worthy of love摆脱贪婪 be free from greed物质利益 material benefits相伴为乐 enjoy each other’s company同样忠诚于 share a commitment高尚品德 moral excellence达成共识 develop a shared ideaWords and Expressions1. notion: n. an idea, belief or concept*Our management system is based on the notions of personal equality andliberty. 我们的管理体系是基于人的平等、自由观念而建立的。

She has no notion of the difficulty of this problem.CF. idea, concept usefulness*Farm animals have economic value because of their utility.Grandma has always doubted the utility value of a dishwasher.8. ground: n. reason (s) or justification for saying, doing or believing sth. *She can’t accept his ground for divorce. He has been fired from the job on the grounds of incompetence. a ground /grounds for… ……的理由on the grounds of… 基于……的原因on the grounds that…因为……9. break up: to come or bring to an end, especially by separating*Their marriage eventually broke up due to lack of communication.Police arrived at the bar in time and broke up the fight.10. pursue: vt. try to achieve sth.; continue steadily with; carry on*She decided to pursue her studies after obtaining her first degree. Our boss has decided not to pursue the matter any further.Collocations:pursue sb. 追求某人pursue a vocation 从事一份职业pursue a hobby 从事一项爱好pursue a goal 追求一个目标 11. take pleasure in (doing) sth.: to enjoy (doing) sth.*The audience took pleasure in watching the graceful skaters’ dancing. The old man takes pleasure in remembering the past. 12. in so far as: to the degree that*They moved to the downtown area in so far as they could spendless time on the way to work.He still continued his research in this field in so far as he could make some discoveries.13. regulate: vt. to control, especially by rules; bring order or method to *Sweating can help to regulate the body’s temperature. Those who enjoy a long life usually regulate their eating habits.Wages and working hours are regulated by a series of laws.Collocations: regulate the traffic 管理交通regulate expenditure 控制费用regulate the speed 调整速度regulate a clock 校对时钟regulate food supplies 调节食物供应 14. as to: on the subject of; concerning*We are puzzled as to how the accident happened. He refused to make any comments as to this event at the press conference.He is very uncertain as to whether it's the right job for him.15. equity: n. the state, quality, or ideal of being just, impartial, and fair*The judgment aroused people’s anger for its lack of equity.The equity of the referee's decision was accepted by everyone. 16. liberality: n. the quality or state of being liberal or generous.*Liberality contributes to the success of leadership. A man of liberality will be welcome everywhere. 17. greed: n. an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealthThe large company’s greed to swallow up its smaller competitors is apparent.We were deeply touched by the greed for knowledge in their eyes. 18. conviction: n. a fixed or strong belief.*It's my conviction that complacency is at the root of our troubles. Do you always act in accordance with your convictions?CF. belief, faith to join *Christmas is the only chance to unite my big family. She has difficulty uniting common sense with vision.We should unite in fighting poverty and disease. CF: join, combine, unite in another, the label may seem。