Book 9_U4_重点词汇讲解.doc

U4 重点词汇讲解 1. figure 1) figure n. 数字；钱数 His score is now well into double figures. 他的得分现在已达到两位数了。 It is estimated that his property is up to a figure of $200 million. 据估计他的财产已达两亿美元的金额。 2) figure n. 体形，体态 How does she manage to keep her figure when she eats so much? 她吃这么多，究竟是怎样保持优美的身材的？ 3) figure n. 人物，重要人物 He was the outstanding political figure of his time. 他是他那个时代的著名政治人物。 4) figure n. 人影 I can’t make out a dark figure in the distance. 我看不清远处的一个黑色人影。 5) figure v. (经过思考后)认为，以为 I figured that he was drunk and shouldn’t be allowed to drive. 我认为他喝醉了，不应该让他开车。 6) figure v. 计算 Larry figured his expenses for the past month. 拉里计算了他上个月的开支。 词组： figure out 想出，理解（某事） Can you figure out how to do it? 你能想出这件事该怎么办？ It took me hours to figure those algebra problems out. 我花几个小时才算出那些代数题。 2. in other words 换言之，也就是说 In other words, our objective is to avoid losing. 也就是说，我们的目标是要避免失败。 拓展： 1) find the words 用恰当的语言表达 She only wished she could find the words to express her affection for the old man. 她只想希望用恰当的语言表达对这位老人的感情。 2) keep one’s word 信守诺言 Gail kept her word and returned all the money. 盖尔履行了她的诺言，把钱如数归还。 3) in a word 总之，一句话，简言之 ―Do you enjoy the film? ―In a word, no. “你喜欢这部电影吗？” “一句话，不喜欢。” 4) word for word 逐字逐句 The newspaper printed his speech more or less word for word. 报纸几乎逐字逐句地刊登了他的讲话。 5) have a word with sb. 与某人交谈 Could I have a word with you after the meeting? 会后我们可否谈谈？ 6) have words with sb. 与某人争吵 Yesterday he had words with his classmate about a small thing. 昨天他为一件小事跟同学吵架了。 3. instruct v. 1) 命令，指示 instruct sb to do sth Our staff has been instructed to offer you every assistance. 我方工作人员奉命为您提供一切帮助。 as instructed 依照指示 We returned the questionnaire as instructed. 我们依照指示交回了调查表。 2) 教授，指导 instruct sb in sth Greater effort is needed to instruct children in road safety. 需要更大的努力来教导孩子们的道路安全意识。 3)（正式）通知 instruct sb that I want you to instruct them that they have to attend an important meeting to attend this afternoon. 我要你通知他们今天下午他们都得出席一个重要会议。 4) (法律) 聘请（律师）出庭 Once yo