Unit1知识点整理.doc

Vocabulary 1.flame ◎n. The whole building was soon in flames.burst into flames ※literary a sudden strong feelinga flame of passion anger desire hope ◎v. literary to become suddenly bright with light or colour, especially red or orange:Erica’s cheeks flamed (with anger.) 2.lash---lace ◎to tie something firmly to something else, or to tie two things together firmly using a rope After lashing the boat to the bank, we ran for shelter from the storm. ◎to hit/attack sth. with violent force The man lashed the horse to go faster. Giant waves /wind/rain/sea lashed the sea wall. ◎if an animal lashes its tail, or if its tail lashes, it moves its tail fast and violently from side to side, often when it is angry ◎to criticize someone angrily – used especially in newspapers: Democrats lashed Republican plans, calling them extreme. Gallins lashed back at those who accused him of corruption. ※Olson lashed out at the media.(critcize sb. suddenly) She would suddenly lash out at other children.( to suddenly try to hit sb) n. (作为惩罚的)鞭打,抽打:They each received 20 lashes for stealing.eye?brow /?a?bra?/眉毛 lash/eyelash睫毛 3.scoff ◎If you scoff at something, you laugh at it in a way that shows you think it is ridiculous David scoffed at her fears.Officials scoffed at the idea.‘You, a scientist!’ he scoffed. It’s easy to scoff when you haven’t tried it yourself. 4.sway ◎to move slowly from one side to another:The trees swayed gently in the breeze. ※to influence someone so that they change their opinion:Don’t allow yourself to be swayed by his promises. 5.illusion ◎a false or wrong belief or idea错误的观念；幻想illusion that: Many people still have the illusion that full employment is possible.create/give/maintain the illusion: This description creates the illusion that we can solve all our environmental problems be under no illusion/illusions (=not have a false idea): We are under no illusion that this money will be enough.have no illusions (=realize that something is difficult or unpleasant