Unit课文词汇讲解(students).pptVIP

Translate： Kate并不因为快要死去而畏缩，只是不愿离开她所爱的人。 Kate did not flinch at the thought of dying. But she hated the possibility of leaving her beloved ones. 我们不应该惧怕承担生活的责任。 We shouldnt flinch from the responsibilities of life. 12. we have only to persevere to conquer: we have no choice but to hold on until victory comes persevere v. continue firmly in spite of difficulties 坚忍不拔, 坚持不懈 E.g. Talent is worthless unless you persevere in developing it. persevering adj. E.g. He is a persevering student. 他是个有恒心的学生。 perseverance n. 毅力 stern To have a strong character and be more determined than other people to succeed in a difficult situation Language WorkParagraphs 6-8 1. in one’s honor / in honor of 为向...表示敬意, 为纪念, 为庆祝, 为祝贺… Translate:为大使举办了一个欢送会。 A farewell party was held in honor of the Ambassador. 这座纪念碑是为了纪念革命烈士而树立的。 The monument was built in honor of the revolutionary martyrs. 2. Compare:, compliment complement n./ v. (something that) completes or makes perfect E.g. This wine complements the food perfectly. / A fine wine is a perfect complement to a good meal. compliment n. / v. (make) an expression of praise or admiration 恭维；称赞 E.g. They complimented the hostess on / gave the hostess a compliment on the meal she prepared. 3. venture v. 1) be bold enough to say or do sth. that may be opposed or considered foolish 冒昧地说, 大胆地说; 胆敢；大胆进行 E.g. venture an opinion / objection / explanation 敢于表明观点、表示异议、进行辩解 I venture to disagree with / differ from you. I venture to say / guess that… 恕我冒昧地说… I would venture to say that in the near future the distinction between the sexes will become a historic term. 我敢说… …, if I may venture to say so. …,恕我冒昧这样说 Translate: 我可以冒昧提个改动意见吗？ May I venture to suggest a change? 我刚试探着开口说话，立刻就遭到他的厉声驳斥。 The moment I ventured to speak, I was at once contradicted with a snap. 2) take a risk E.g. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. [谚]不入虎穴, 焉得虎子。 The explorers ventured forth to discover new lands. 探险家冒险去发现新地域. He v