《lesson6_language study》.ppt

3. a couple of Phrases and Expressions Lesson 6 The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street a number of Examples: I saw a couple of men get out. We went there a couple of years ago. 4. check with sb. Phrases and Expressions Lesson 6 The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street a. to agree with与...相符合 Example: The fingerprints checked with the ones on file. 这些指纹与文件上的完全符合 b. to consult; ask sb. (about sth.); get permission from sb. (to do sth.)与...协商 Example: Im afraid I have a hard time believing his stories. I want to check with the other companies Barnes worked for. 恐怕我很难相信他的那些故事。我想和巴恩斯以前工作过的其他公司核对一下。 5. go off (said of power) Phrases and Expressions Lesson 6 The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street a. to explode爆炸 Example: The bomb went off at 6:30 this morning. b. to become unavailable (water, gas, electricity, power) Example: The power went off in several parts of the country during the high wind. 6. get sth. straightened out Phrases and Expressions Lesson 6 The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Examples: It will take a while before the two countries can straighten out their differences. There are a few things that need straightening out between us. to settle a difficult situation by dealing with the things, e.g. the cause, problems or confusion 7. fill up Phrases and Expressions Lesson 6 The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street a. to make or become completely full Example: He has filled up the tank with petrol. BrE b. to complete (a form, etc.) Example: Fill up the questionnaire, please. 8. make sense Phrases and Expressions Lesson 6 The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street a. to be sth. you can understand or explain; have a meaning that can be understood; not be different or strange Example: It just doesn’t make sense—why did she do a thing like that? b. to be or seem sensible, wise, correct Example: