高级英语（第三版）第二册第三课 Inaugual Address.ppt

Biblical style In terms of paragraphs and forms -- more short paragraphs In terms of grammar -- the structures are simple -- old forms of pronouns, e.g. thou, thee, thy -- no auxiliary in negative form, e.g. ask not In terms of vocabulary -- archaic words, e.g. writ, -- short and small words -- some words come directly from the Bible Words and expressions signify: to represent, mean, or be a sign of something e.g. He turned away from her slightly to signify his indifference 一些部落用特别的面部标记表示地位。 Hamilton挥挥手，表示他不在乎他们的决定。 Some tribes use special facial markings to signify status. Hamilton waved his hand to signify that he didnt mind what they decided. prescribe: to set down as a rule or direction; order. What punishment does the law prescribe for this crime? 法律规定对这种犯罪处以什么刑法? 好公民应该依法行事。 像你那样傻乎乎的人没有权利规定别人该怎么做。 Good citizens do what the laws prescribe. Someone who behaves as foolishly as you has no rights to prescribe how others should behave. mortal: adj. of man 人类的 Desire, like all things mortal, passes swiftly. as a being who must eventually die. 会死的 Man is mortal. Deadly, fatal 致命的 1）死而复活是人类做不到的。 （超出人的能力范围） 2） 一切有生命的东西都会死的。 3）他头上遭到致命的一击而倒下了。 It’s beyond mortal power to bring a dead man back to life. All things that live are mortal. He was struck down by a mortal blow upon his head. at issue: in dispute; to be decided; in disagreement. 有争议的是考试成绩在多大程度上反映一个学生的能力。 不肯定的一点是，你是否愿意出国。 The point at issue is whether you are willing to go abroad or not. What is at issue is the extent to which exam results reflect a student’s ability. temper: vt. to strengthen through experience or hardship 1）经过战场锤炼的人都格外坚强。 2）我认为所有男性都应该当当兵，去经受严格的训练。 Those who have been tempered by war are extremely strong. I believe that all men should serve in the army for a few years where they can be tempered by rigorous exercises. discipline: vt. Train, control, subject to discipline 学生们必须学会自律。 他的狗被一位职业训师训练过。 许多家长不愿意严格要求自己的孩子们。 Students must learn to discip