《lesson5_language study》.ppt

out of proportion: greater or more important, serious, etc. than it really is or should be不成比例 e.g. The figures of the horses in the foreground are out of proportion. 前景中的马画得不成比例. c. exceeding超越的, 非常的 a norm标准, 规范 : supersaturate使过度饱和 , supersonic超音波的 , supernatural超自然的, 神奇的 d. excessive in degree or intensity强烈, 强度 : supersubtle过于微妙的 * B T L E W Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin Part Four ENTER Word Study Phrases and Expressions Language Study Word Study Word list: barometer competence deserve dilemma impartial proportion sophisticated superintendent temptation Word Study 1. barometer n. a. an instrument that measures the air pressure and shows when the weather is going to change b. something that shows or gives an idea of changes that are happening Examples: Infant mortality死亡数目、死亡率 is a highly sensitive barometer of social condition. The barometer falls. the barometer of public opinion To be continued on the next page. Word Study -meter计, 表, 量器 a. forming nouns denoting measuring instruments b. the basic metric公制的, 米制的, 十进制的 unit of linear直线的、线性的、长度的 measure Examples: thermometer温度计 , barometer气压计 , gasometer气体计量器 kilometer公里, 千米 , centimeter厘米, 公分 , milimeter公里 Word Study 2. competence n. a. [U] the ability and skill needed to do a particular job b. [U] a special area of knowledge Examples: No one doubts her competence as a teacher. 谁也不怀疑她能胜任教师工作。 It has beyond the competence of the court. 它已经超出法院的权限。 To be continued on the next page. Word Study competent: adj. having enough knowledge and skill to do something to a satisfactory standard Examples: I summed her up as a competent manager. 我认为她是个很能干的经理. He is competent enough to fill that position. 他足以胜任那职位。 Word Study 3. deserve v. to have earned something by good or bad action or behaviour Examp