S.(subject主语)+ wish + (that) +S.+ did/were(指现在) S.(subject主语)+ wish + (that) +S.+ [ had done(指过去)
S.(subject主语)+ wish + (that) +S.+ would/should/could/might + do(指将来)
I wish (that) I met my uncle now.
I wish (that) I had met my uncle yesterday. I wish (that) I could meet my uncle tomorrow.
would rather/sooner (that)真希望??
if only+ did/were(指现在)要是??就好了
if only+ had done (指过去) if only+ would/should/could/might + do(指将来)
I'd rather you started off right away.
I'd rather you had been present yesterday. If only Tessa were here now!
If only I had listened to my parents at that time.
from A to B 地点: from A to B
out of A towards B for B from A 时间:
from A to B
from A until/till B A through B
The store is open from Monday to Saturday.
The store is open from Monday until/till Saturday. The store is open Monday through Saturday.
begin + to do 人力无法控制的行为 begin + doing 主动的行为
oad 往(运输工具上)装货 load A into B load B with A
He is loading groceries into his car. He is loading his car with groceries.
be loaded with...满载着??
unload 卸货
pack 打包
pack one's things/belongings ... pack a bag/case ...
unpack
row:v. 划船
学习如逆水行舟,不进则退。
Learning is like rowing upstream: not to advance is to drop back.
prove (to be) +adj./n. 被证明是??
collect:收集,相当于动词gather。
造句:这两件设备被证明是对他们生存下去是至关重要的。
These two pieces of equipment proved (to be) essential to their survival.
put it = express it 措辞说
I don't know how to put it. 我不知道这话该怎么说。 to put it another way 换句话说
It's fairly risky. Or to put it another way, don't try this at home. 这个游戏相当危险,换句话说,不要在家中尝试。(电视主持人提醒观众注意)
genuinely: sincerely heartfeltly
from the bottom of their hearts regretful
Both men genuinely regretted that they had to leave / having to leave.
Regret 用作不定式的时候只限于一下几种情况。 regret to say /tell you /inform you ... 遗憾的说(告诉你,通知你) 答案C
10-15
money + worth of + sth.
appreciate:喜欢,感激
零花钱:
small gifts of money pocket money extra income
[BrE]
mum mummy dad daddy [AmE]
mom mommy
pop poppa—puppy
regular supply:经常提供
翻译:第四课使我了解了人性。
Lesson Four makes me understand the human nature.
Lesson Four deepens my understanding of the human nature.
动词变为名词的几个练习: 对某事做贡献
greatly contribute to ...
make great contributions to ...
对??特别强调了
specially emphasize/stress ...
lay/put special emphasis/stress on ...
完全理解
fully understand...
have a full understanding of ...
仔细地考虑?? carefully consider ...
give careful consideration to ...
强烈地反对?? strongly object to ...
have a strong objection to ...
练习:
这份报告特别强调了必须要吃充足的新鲜蔬菜和水果。
The report specially stresses that it is necessary to eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
The report lays special stress on the necessity of consuming adequate fresh fruit and vegetables.
注意aunt 的英、美发音区别
source 江河的发源地,源头 the source of the Yangtze River soure 的引申: ①resource 资源 natural resources mineral resources
②origin 起源
the origin of mankind the origin of the universe originate v. 起源于
Printing originates in China. Printing stems from China. Printing has its roots in China.
③rise in...(河流)发源于
The Yangtze River rises in Qinghai Province.
Learning English is always a source of pleasure for me.
with... / for... / to...对于??
go a long way:在此派生义“花很久”。
e.g. The battery can go a long way.
词组的引申:
①go a long way towards ...在某方面有很大的帮助
e.g. The book will go a long way towards solving your problems.
②come a long way 取得了很大的进步 e.g. (TOEFL)
(A) She traveled a long distance to attend the exhibit. (B) She likes to paint a variety of things. (C) She thinks her painting has improved.
(D) She's glad the man saw her students' paintings.
原文:
M: I saw some of your paintings at the student art exhibit. They are great. W: Thanks. I feel as though I've come a long way. Q: What does the woman mean?
(C) She thinks her painting has improved.
piece: coin 硬币
exchange A for B
Where can I exchange U.S. dollars for yuan? exchange rate 汇率 引申词组:
①barter A for B 实物交换
He bartered his stamp collection for her comics. ②change A into B A变成了B
The witch changed the prince into a frog.
If fifty pence pieces are not spent on sweets, ……
rattle
...they remain for months inside money boxes.
Some people looked out of the window.
练习这个句式: “她笑了。” She smiled.
A smile appeared on her lips. Her lips curved into a smile.
Her rosy lips curved into a gentle smile.
thrifty:frugal 节约的,节俭的
manage to do 设法成功的完成某事
fill up sth. 把??装满
Fill her up!(把车子加满油) I need a full tank. fill in/out the form
be a small price to pay for sth.
例句:金钱的损失对于地位的提高来说算不了什么了。 The loss of money is a small price to pay for the rise in status.
反义搭配
be a high price to pay for sth. 对于??来说是不值得的 例句:为了成功而牺牲健康是太大的代价了。
The sacrifice of health is a high price to pay for success.