小学英语-(单词的故事)课件.ppt

Words and Their Stories#There are only two kinds of beavers,the American beaver and the Eurasian beaver.The two species share similar behavior and anatomy,although they have some small physical differences,such as the shape of the nasal bones.The North American beaver is widely known for its habit of building dams and for its closely knit family units.The construction of the dam produces a small-to moderate-sized beaver pond that helps to increase the biological diversity of the surrounding area as well as conserve water and maintain water flow.#an eager beaver 热心工作的人热心工作的人be eager/anxious to do sth.渴望做渴望做They are eager/anxious to know whether they have been chosen or not.be eager/anxious forSimon was an ambitious man,eager for power and success.n.eagerness/anxiety#expect sth.of sb.对某人对某人的期望的期望The boys parents expected too much of him.Teachers always expect a lot of their students.类似类似:requireof sb.对某人对某人的要求的要求I am willing to do whatever my country requires of me.expect sth/that expect to doexpect sb.to do/be expected to do#had expected to do=expected to have doneI had expected to pay them a visit,but I was too busy then.I expected to have paid them a visit,as expected 正如所预料的正如所预料的As expected,the three men were sentenced to life imprisonment.(非谓语非谓语)=As had been/was expected (非限定性定语非限定性定语从句从句)#suppose/supposing(that)假设假设 conj.Suppose his statement is right.Supposing(that)this is not the right way to the station,what shall we do?provided/providing(that)常表示好的条件常表示好的条件He is welcome to come along,provided that he behaves himself.#complain vi./vt.抱怨，投诉抱怨，投诉vi.Hes always plain that complain(to sb.)about/of sth.She complained that he had been rude to her.He complained(to the manager)about the bad service.#Dans been complaining of severe headaches.=to say that you feel ill or have a pain in a part of your body plaintmake a complaint to sb.about sth.#protest v.protest against/at/about Thousands of people blocked the street,protesting against the new legislation.She protested strongly at being called a snob.Prisoners had climbed onto the roof to protest about conditions in the jail.protest thatWe urged Mike to go to the cinema with us,but he protested that he had lots of work to do.protest sth.申辩，坚决地表示申辩，坚决地表示Years later,he is still protesting his innocence.#n.hold/stage a protest A small group of demonstrators staged a peaceful protest outside the UN Headquarters.in protest 5000 employees came out on strike in protest at the poor working conditions.#mind v./n.mind doing sth./mind sb.(s)doing sth.mind ones own businessmind ones manners/language/ps and qsmake up ones mind(s)change/alter ones mindbe of the same mind/be of one mindbear/keep sth.in mind#creature C.生物生物all the living creatures in the sea creatures from outer space(具有某种特征的具有某种特征的)人人(带有爱怜或轻蔑的语气带有爱怜或轻蔑的语气)The poor creature now has no home,family or friends.What a poor creature!He always goes to bad at ten he is a creature of habit.#remove fromremove ones eyes from the pictureremove ones coat/shoes/glassesThe agreement removes the last serious obstacle to the signing of the arms treaty.remove ones doubtThe elections removed the government from power.removal n.removal van#pack v.打包打包;挤满挤满 pack clothes into the trunk=pack the trunk with clothes.He takes a packed lunch to work every day.The crowd packed the gallery.The restaurant was packed.pack up 收拾行李离开收拾行李离开;放弃放弃;抛锚抛锚Have you packed up your things?He packed up his teaching job after only three months.My car has packed up.#solid adj.1.牢固的牢固的,结实的结实的The table looks nice and solid.This old house has a remarkably solid foundation.2.固体的固体的Water in a solid state is ice.3.实心的实心的A cricket ball is solid.It has no air in it.4.纯的纯的,完全的完全的The spoon is solid silver.The cloth is solid blue.5.充分的充分的,确实的确实的,可靠的可靠的I have solid evidence to prove that he is guilty.#put value on=attach value to 重视重视Mother puts a great deal of value on good manners.The government put great value on quality education.Youve put too high a value on the painting.Its only worth$10,000.put/place/lay(great)emphasis onattach importance to#explore v.vt./vi.travel into or through(a place,esp.a country)in order to learn about itexplore the Arctic regions/the Amazon junglevt.to discuss or think about something carefullyManagement need to explore ways of improving office security.Im going to explore the possibility of a part-time job.exploration n.We need to carry out a full exploration(=examination)of all the alternatives.#territory n.The plane was flying over enemy territory.Hong Kong became Chinese territory in 1997.Wild animals will not allow other animals to enter their territory.a sales territory#wrap 用用裹包缠裹包缠;裹裹(包缠包缠)wrap a scarf around/round your neck.I wrapped him in a blanket.be wrapped in 由由裹着裹着;由由笼罩着笼罩着;处于处于状态中状态中The baby was wrapped in wool clothes and was far too hot on such a sunny day.The valley was wrapped in a dense fog.The events are wrapped in mystery.#be wrapped up 专心致志于；被专心致志于；被吸引，热吸引，热爱爱He is wrapped up in his business.She is so wrapped up in him she cant see his faults.#wrap up 1.包起来包起来,包好包好Ive got a few Christmas presents to wrap up.2.(使使)穿暖穿暖The children are warmly wrapped up in scarves.3.把把藏在里面藏在里面He wrapped up his meaning in a fancy speech which I couldnt understand.4.安静点安静点,住嘴住嘴Wrap up,you boys.I cant hear myself think!5.完成，结束完成，结束Lets wrap up the job and go home.Were hoping to wrap up the negotiations this week.#reveal v.1.vt.透露，泄露，暴露，让人知道透露，泄露，暴露，让人知道 reveal sth./thaFurther investigation revealed the true facts.She has refused to reveal the whereabouts of her daughter.Her biography revealed that she was not as rich as everyone thought.2.vt.(偶偶 vi.)使露出，显露使露出，显露I will now draw the curtain and reveal the picture behind it.The door opened and revealed an untidy kitchen.revelation n.#remain v.1.to stay,not to leave 逗留逗留She was allowed to remain in UK.2.to be still in the same state or condition 仍然是，仍然是，保持不变保持不变Please remain seated until all the lights are on.We remained friends.Train fares are likely to remain unchanged.3.to continue to exist or be left剩余，遗留剩余，遗留Very little of the house remained after the fire.#4.remain to be done 仍需要去做仍需要去做(或说、处理或说、处理)Several points remain to be settled.A few jobs remained to be finished.It remains to be seen whether the operation was successful.有待证实有待证实adj.remaining The only remaining question is whether we can raise the money.n.remains 剩余物；古迹，遗址；遗体剩余物；古迹，遗址；遗体#hold up 1.举起，举着举起，举着 hold up ones hands2.使停顿，耽误使停顿，耽误The car was held up by fog.The train was held up for an hour by the accident.hold on 1.电话别挂，等一等电话别挂，等一等Wait.Hold on a minute.2.坚持坚持(下去下去)Hold on until I fetch a rope.Hold on,and everything will be fine.#hold back1.抑制，控制抑制，控制They are accustomed to holding back their emotions.She held back from asking the favor of you.The dam held back the flooding river.2.隐瞒，不公布隐瞒，不公布Do not hold back the truth.He is holding back important information.#hold out 伸出，拿出，提供伸出，拿出，提供Mr.Ryan held out his hand in welcome.He said he could hold out to me no hope of a rise in salary.hold down 压制，控制，制止压制，控制，制止The policemen held down the crowd.Hold down the noise.#be supposed to do sth.He is supposed to speak 5 languages.You are supposed to work harder and harder.The teacher is supposed to be preparing lessons in the teachers office.You are supposed to have finished the work by now.Additional Reading English Proverbs#refer to1.提到提到,谈及谈及,说起说起 to mention or speak about Although she didnt mention any names,everyone knew who she was referring to.This is the president I referred to at the meeting.Everyone here refers to him as“that nice man”.2.查阅查阅,参考参考,征询征询 to look at sth.or ask a person for informationPlease refer to the last page of the book for the answers.refer to a dictionary/an expert#3.涉及涉及,与与相关相关,指的是指的是The figures refer to our sales in Europe.In this report,the word child refers to anyone under the age of eighteen.4.将将送交给送交给 refer A to Bto send A to B for help,advice or a decisionMy doctor referred me to a specialist.My complaint was referred to the manufacturers.#fall into属于属于(某种类某种类)；变为；变为(某种状态某种状态)；开始；开始(坏习惯坏习惯)Leaders fall into two categories.fall into rage/disuse/ruin/disrepair fall into a bad habit/conversation with sb.fall onMy birthday falls on a Saturday this year.His eyes fell on the diamond.The responsibility fell on him.fall to pieces/bits#neglect v./n.1.to fail to look after sb./sth.properly 疏于照顾疏于照顾She denied neglecting her baby.The buildings have been neglected for years.2.to pay too little attention to sth.忽略，忽视忽略，忽视Many people neglect modern music.The police officer was accused of neglecting his duty.3.neglect to do sth.疏忽，疏漏，忘记疏忽，疏漏，忘记Dont neglect to lock/locking the door when you leave.#n.The old house fell into neglect.The garden was in a state of neglect.Neglect of his studies caused him to fail.adj.neglected neglectful 马虎的，不重视的，忽视的马虎的，不重视的，忽视的 neglectful parentsShe became neglected of her appearance.#hold the opinion that=be of(the)opinion that 认为认为At first I was of opinion that you were right.have a high/low/good/bad opinion of对对评价高评价高/低低/好好/不好不好Slow learners often develop a poor opinion of themselves and lose confidence.in ones(humble)opinionThats all for today!