大学英语26及7单元重点及翻译.doc

PAGE  PAGE 8 Unit 6 Active reading (1) Difficult sentences 1. I knew I would have to push myself beyond my known limits to ensure that my dream came true. (Para. 1) 为了确保能梦想成真我必须强迫自己超越已知的极限。 2. The 800m race had punished me so much over the years – in the World, Commonwealth and European Championships – and now it stood between me and the Olympic title. (Para. 4) 这些年来，在世锦赛、英联邦锦标赛以及欧洲锦标赛的八百米赛跑中我屡战屡败，饱受挫折。现在，它再次横在我与奥运冠军头衔之间。 3. I felt the performer in me move in and take over. (Para. 7) performer 这里指的是作者的运动员身份，take over意思是：接管，占上风 我感觉自己已经进入最佳状态。 4. … I could hear the roar of the crowd, giving me a boost at exactly the moment I needed it the most – just when my legs were burning and I could see the gap opening between me and the Russian. (Para. 9) 这个句式较复杂。giving me… 分词短语作状语，表示伴随状况。the moment后面有两个定语从句，I needed it the most 和 just when… ······ 我听见观众高声叫喊，在我最需要的时候为我加油助威——这时我的腿疼得要命，我看见我和那个俄罗斯运动员之间距离正在拉大。 5. As I crossed the line my initial thought was how much harder the race had been than expected, bearing in mind how, only eight weeks before, I had set a new personal best of two minutes 12.2 seconds. (Para.11) Words 1. boost v. to help sth to increase, improve, or become more successful 提高，改善，推动，促进 n. an action or event that helps sth to increase, improve or become more successful 提高，改善，推动，促进 A surplus of exports over imports will boost employment. HYPERLINK /thread-107013402.html \t _parent   出口大于进口的顺差将提供就业。 Last month saw a tremendous boost in sales.? ? 上个月的销售额激增。 信息业推进全球经济发展。 The information industry helps boost the global economy.? He attempted a jolly voice to boost his own flagging spirit. 于是，他试图用一种快活的声音来为自己低落的精神打气。 什么时候都有救星帮你渡过难关。 There is always something to give you a boost. strain n. difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension负担e.g. She endured the stresses and strains of life. nervousness resulting from mental stress压力 e.g. His responsibilities were a constant strain. The mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was to