B3-U2-A 王 秀.ppt

the period costumes, the period extravagance, and the period prejudices Paraphrasing ? Key — the costumes, the extravagance, and the prejudices of that time in history More to learn the period costumes, the period extravagance, and the period prejudices Examples period furniture a period cottage period a. — typical of an earlier time in history, either dating from that time or deliberately made in the style of that time at / from a distance — from a place that is not very close; a long time after sth. happened Examples Its wise to stay at a distance from the cobras. Some people are more respectable if admired from a distance. Remembering the disaster at a distance, I now feel sure that it was not his fault. let alone — (to indicate that a particular situation is even less likely or possible) not to mention; without considering Examples I was too tired to walk, let alone running. There wasnt enough room for us, let alone three dogs and two cats. More to learn Should not any self-respecting modern person, let alone feminist, object to it as insulting to women? Should not any self-respecting modern person, let alone feminist, object to it as insulting to women? object to — oppose; be against Examples The embassy objects to their requests to take refuge there. Professor Hawking objects to being treated like someone special. usage n. — the way sth. is used; the way words are used in a language Note: Usage is different from use in that it often implies the degree to which something is used or the way in which it is used. Examples The manual describes the proper usage of the appliance. The expression has come into common usage. the environmental effects of energy usage Sports equipment is designed to withstand hard usage. wince vi. — suddenly and briefly show pain in ones facial expression (因疼痛、惊吓等)本能地退缩，畏缩；皱眉蹙眼 Examples David winced when the dentist touched his sore tooth. It makes me wince even thinking about eye operation. Children are entitled t