李观仪 Book 3 Unit 2 自学部分.doc

Book 3 Unit 2 Words phrases dread: 1. v. to feel anxious or worried about something that is going to happen or may happen dread doing sth. I’m dreading going back to work. dread sb. doing sth. Tim dreaded his parents finding out. dread (that) I’m dreading that I’ll be asked to make a speech. dread the thought / prospect of (doing) sth. He dreaded the prospect of being all alone in that house. dread to do sth. I dread to think what will happen if they get elected. (I think it will be very bad if they get elected.) dread + n. He dreaded the long drive home. I dread a visit to the dentist. 2. n. a strong fear of something that is going to happen or may happen dread of (doing) sth. He didn’t want to live in constant dread of poverty any more. I do have a dread of speaking in public. with dread Bernice looked with dread at the end of the passage. The prospect of flying filled me with dread. 3. adj. (only before noun) making you feel afraid or anxious — often used humorously Nowadays, more and more people die of cancer and other dread diseases. We all felt the dread presence of the headmaster. Compare the following synonyms. Fill in the blanks with the words in the table. dread, fear, fright, horror, terror These nouns all denote the agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Fear is the emotion caused by the nearness or possibility of danger, pain, evil, etc. 是由于临近的或可能会出现的危险、疼痛或恶行等而引发的情感。 Fright is sudden, usually momentary fear characterized by great agitation. 是伴有极大不安的突然的、通常是暂时的恐惧。 Dread is strong fear of something impending, especially of what one is powerless to avoid. 对某种逼近的东西的强烈恐惧，特指那些人无力避免的。 Terror is intense, overpowering fear. 是强烈的、无法抗拒的恐惧。 Horror is a combination of fear and aversion or repugnance. 是恐惧与厌恶、反感的混合。 routine: 1. n. the regular and habitual way of doing things one is familiar with I arrive at nine o’clock, teach until twelve thirty and then have a meal; that is my morning routine. Other related phrases: