大学英语读写第三册 Unit 6.ppt

Language Study in tune: harmoniously (often followed by with; the opposite: out of tune) Examples: His ideas are in tune with the times. The price of gold coins fluctuates in tune with that of commodities. Her character is quite out of tune with her beauty. Language Study joint: held or done by two or more persons together Examples: She had taken he money out of the joint account she had with her husband. There are a number of different forms of business ownership, such as partnerships corporations and joint ventures. Language Study stalk: (of and evil force) move through (a place) in a threatening way, move quietly and cautiously in order to get near Example: When night falls, danger stalks the streets of the city. Language Study: here and there here and there: in various places Example: During the summer vacation he will do a bit of teaching here and there. Language Study victim: person, animal, etc. suffering death, injury or loss Example: Police and hospital records indicate that the majority of victims of domestic violence are women. Language Study scarcely: not quite; almost not Example: I can scarcely remember when I last ate home-baked bread. merry: happy; cheerful; bright and gay Example: From the other room, we could hear the merry sound of laughter and glasses clinking. Language Study backward: with the back or end first Example: The helicopter can travel forward, backward, or sideways. bare: without covering, clothing, or decoration Example: Soil held in place by plant roots is less likely to blow or wash away than bare soil. Language Study dreary: dull; gloomy; causing low spirits Example: By the time they had waited five hours for their delayed flight, everyone looked dreary. in a whisper: in a low voice Example: He bent down and addressed her in a whisper. Language Study hear of : be old about or have knowledge of Examples: Three weeks passed, and nothing was heard of the missing boy. nonsense: foolish talk, ideas, be