Going for broke 研究生英语课件.ppt

Going for broke Discussion What is the difference between going for broke and going broke ? Why did the author choose the former as the title instead of the latter? Can you use some phrasal verbs containing the word “break” to describe possible consequences of gambling. ( gambling breaks up a family) Language points part one para 3 scrounge: Vt a To obtain (something) by begging or borrowing with no intention of reparation: 索取：通过乞讨或者有不还意识的借来获取： scrounged a few dollars off my brother. 从我哥哥那里索得几美元 b obtain by salvaging or foraging; round up. 搜寻：通过打捞和搜寻来获取；四处寻找 2) v.intr.（不及物动词） a. To seek to obtain something by begging or borrowing with no intention of reparation: 乞讨：通过乞求或者有不还意识的借来获取某物： scrounge for a cigarette. 讨支烟抽 b. To forage about in an effort to acquire something at no cost: 进行搜寻：不花本钱的四处搜寻： scrounging around the kitchen for a late-night snack. 在厨房里四处寻找夜宵 agonize vi. 苦闷; 拼命挣扎 All the time they agonized and prayed. 他们一直在忍受痛苦并且祈祷。 vt. 使烦恼, 使苦恼 Why do you agonize yourself with the thought of your failure? 你为何总是对于你的失败念念不忘而自我折磨呢? para 4 articulate 1) Expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language: 善于表达的：善于用清楚，有力的语言表达自己的： an articulate speaker. 口才好的演讲者 2) Characterized by the use of clear, expressive language: 表达清楚的：具有使用清楚，有力语言特征的： an articulate essay. 清楚有力的论文 Vt 1) To utter (a speech sound) by making the necessary movements of the speech organs. 发音：通过使发音器官的必要运动发出（语音） 2) To express in coherent verbal form; give words to: 言语表达：用连贯的语言形式表达；用语言说： couldnt articulate my fears. 不能用语言表达我的恐惧 More examples: A baby cannot use articulate speech. 婴儿发音不清晰。 Mary is the most articulate of the sisters. 玛丽是姐妹中最会说话的。 The backbone is an articulate structure. 脊椎骨是一种关节相连的结构。 remnant: n. 剩余(物), 残余(屑); 剩货; 碎布; [常用复]残存者, 幸存者 余烬; 遗迹[风] the remnants of a feast 筵席的残汤剩菜 a remnant of the feudal times 封建残余 a remnant of his past glory. 他昔日荣耀的残存 main idea of part one A brief account of the life experience of a hard-core gambler named Rex Coile. Language pointspart two Para 5 sa