研究生英语综合教程unit 3.ppt

strain [strein] v: 1.拉紧，绷紧，使紧张，使过劳 2.尽力，努力，使劲 n: 拉紧，过度使用，极度紧张，严峻考验；扭伤 E.g. 1. strain every nerve 全力以赴，竭尽全力 ? 2. strain one’s voice 尽力提高嗓子，喊哑嗓子? 3. Worked under deadly strain .? 在极度的紧张状态下工作 weigh 1.称… 的重量 2.掂量，认真考虑，权衡 E.g. 1. weigh sth in one’s hands 用手掂估某物重量 ? 2. weigh one’s words 斟酌词句? 3. weigh the pros and cons 考虑正反两面意见? 4. weigh the advantages and disadvantages 权衡利弊 food for thought 精神食粮，发人深思的东西 E.g. 1. There is much food for thought in the film.?  这部电影里有很多值得思考的东西。 ? 2. But this serves as an excellent food for thought .?  但是，这恰恰是一个极好的启示。 3. Does it not give food for prolonged and deep thought??  这还不可以深长思之吗？ ? on the decline 走下坡路, 在衰退中 E.g. 1. Interest in sports in our town is on the decline. 我们镇对体育运动的兴趣在下降。 ? 2. She is on the decline, and may die soon.? 她的健康每况愈下，可能不久于人世。 3. the day is declining 时近黄昏 declining years 晚年 go it alone 单干， 独自过活 E.g. 1. He decide to go it alone and start his own business.? 他决定单干创业。 ? 2. I’ll go it alone if my family refuse to help.? 如果我家人拒绝帮忙，我将单独干。 3. John wants to leave home and go it alone .?  约翰想离开家独立生活。 factor into figure into; include 把…视为因素 factor out 不把…视为因素 E.g. 1. factor inflation into calculations 把通货膨胀的因素计算在内 ? 2. We factored sick days and vacations in when we prepared the work schedule. Text Structure 1 2 3 Weighing the decision to have children has not gotten any easier. Para 1 2 Figures to show the major expenses in child-rearing ---decision is a financial one. Para 3 ~13 Conclusion ---to review your personal situation and make the right choices. Para 14 gross v: 获得…总收入（或毛利） n: 总额，总量 adj: 总的，毛的；十足的，严重的；浓密茂盛的 1. My last picture grossed four million. 我最近的一部影片获得400万总收入。? 2. The gross for the year was ＄50,000.