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Module 6 unit 2 Reading 2 Language Points1.mean v./ adj. (l.2)1) 意味意味; 有有的意思的意思What does the word mean in this context?The sign means (that) the road is blocked.Missing the bus means waiting for another hour.2) 打算做打算做mean to do sth.mean sb. to do sth.mean sb. sth./ mean sth. to sb.打算做打算做I didnt mean to hurt you.打算使某人做打算使某人做I mean you to work as our guide.打算给某人打算给某人I mean him no harm = I mean no harm to him.我无意伤害他我无意伤害他.3) (对某人而言对某人而言) 有有的意义的意义 mean sth. to sb.Fame does not mean much to me.Reading 2 language pointsbe meant for 为为而有，注定要属于而有，注定要属于, 注定要成为注定要成为The magazines was meant for young girls.He was meant for a painter.be meant to do sth.得做得做, 必须做必须做, 本来是想做本来是想做You were meant to keep the children out of trouble.It was meant to be an apology but it only made her angry.mean adj. 吝啬的吝啬的He is mean about/ over/with money.2.thank sb. for (doing) sth./ thank sb. to do sth. (l.8)thank sb. for (doing) sth.He thanked her for her help.Thank you for inviting me.thank sb. to do sth.used for telling someone to do something so that they stop annoying you.Ill thank you to be quiet.请你帮帮忙安静点请你帮帮忙安静点. .thanks to: because of 多亏，由于多亏，由于It was thanks to his advice that I succeeded.I was late thanks to the traffic.Thank you (very much) 的答复方式的答复方式You are welcome/ Dont mention it.哪里的话哪里的话Thats all right. 哪里哪里, ,没什么没什么There is no need to thank me.不必道谢不必道谢The pleasure is mine.荣幸之至荣幸之至3. in difficult times (l.12)times 时代；时势时代；时势in ancient timesin the times of Henry IIIthe actors of the timesWe had terrible times during the war.Times _ (have) changed.have4.expect sb. to do sth. (l.14)两重含义两重含义1) 预料某人会做某事预料某人会做某事2) 指望某人做某事指望某人做某事e.g. She expected us to be waiting for her there.她预料她预料/ /指望我们在那儿等她指望我们在那儿等她. .be expected to do: be supposed to doe.g. You are expected to do your duty.You are expected to work late if necessary.expect sth. from sb.He could expect help from his friends.He knows what his parents expect from him.5. know sb. as (l.15)1) to use a particular name for someone or somethingThe village was known as Garden Mill.2) know sb. as/ for sth. to remember or recognize someone because of a particular skill or quality they have.He was best known as a painter.She is known for her love poetry.6. reach a goal (l.18)1) to achieve something after discussing it or thinking about it for a long time.reach an agreementreach a decision/ conclusion/ compromise2) If something reaches someone, they receive it after it has been sent to them.News reaches him that his wife and child were safe.3) If something such as a program or message reaches people, they see or hear it.The advertisement reached an audience of over 19 million.7.in case-clause (l.20)in case-clause1) 在在情况下，万一情况下，万一的话的话2) 以防，免得以防，免得In case anything important happens , please call me up.Take a taxi in case you are late for the meeting.in case of 在在情形下，万一情形下，万一 (通常放句首通常放句首)In case of fire, call 119.as is often the case 这是常有的事，如常见于这是常有的事，如常见于的情形的情形in any casein no caseas the case may be无论如何，反正，不管怎样无论如何，反正，不管怎样绝不绝不视情形而定，随机应变地视情形而定，随机应变地8.by the time-clause (l.23)by the time在在之前之前在在的时候的时候从句用过去时，主句用过去完从句用过去时，主句用过去完成时成时从句用过去时从句用过去时, ,主句用一般时态主句用一般时态By the time I got to the station the train had already gone.By the time wed walked five miles, he was already exhausted.9. dedicate (l.25)1)dedicate sth. to (doing) sth. 把把(时间和力量时间和力量)用于用于Andy wants to dedicate more time to his hobbies.This woman has dedicated her whole life to helping others.2) dedicate oneself to sth. 把自己献身于把自己献身于He dedicated himself to academic work.3) dedicate sth. to sb. 题词把题词把献给某人献给某人Lynne has dedicated the novel to her friend Norma.10. cost sb. sth (l.34)1) 花费某人花费某人(钱钱/时间时间/精力精力/劳动劳动)The book cost me 5 yuan.2) 使某人付出使某人付出代价代价His carelessness cost him his life.cost sth. to do sth.How much does it cost to hire a bike?cost sb. dearly : cause a serious lossWe made two mistakes that cost us dearly.at the cost of以以为代价为代价He saved the boy from the fire at the cost of his life.11. while practicing a vault (l.35)1) 当状语从句中的主语和主句主语一致，且状语从句中当状语从句中的主语和主句主语一致，且状语从句中含有含有be动词时动词时,可以同时省略状语从句中的主语和可以同时省略状语从句中的主语和be动动词词When (she was) very young, she began to learn to play the piano. 她很小时，就开始学习弹钢琴。她很小时，就开始学习弹钢琴。Dont come in until (you are) asked to. 不叫你请你不要进来。不叫你请你不要进来。 2) 当状语从句的主语和主句主语不一致时，但状语从句当状语从句的主语和主句主语不一致时，但状语从句中含有中含有it和和be动词，可以把动词，可以把it和和be同时省略同时省略.Whenever (it is )possible, you should come and help. 不管什么时候只要有可能就来帮忙。不管什么时候只要有可能就来帮忙。 When arriving, send me a telegram. 3) When you arrive, send me a telegram.12. be rushed to sp. (l.36)rush sb. to/ into/ offto take or send someone or something somewhere in a hurry. 急忙送急忙送到到Frank was rushed to hospital with violent stomach pains.弗兰克由于胃部剧痛被急速送到医院弗兰克由于胃部剧痛被急速送到医院. .rush sb. into (doing) sth.催促催促(某人某人); 使使赶紧赶紧You cant rush someone into marrying you.rush into sth.仓促做；急忙做仓促做；急忙做Try not to rush into a decision you may later regret.最好别仓促作出决定，否则你以后会后悔的最好别仓促作出决定，否则你以后会后悔的. .13. in good spirits (l.42)lift/ raise sbs spirits 振作精神振作精神The bad weather did nothing to lift her spirits.in high/good spirits心情好心情好Dads in high spirits today, isnt he?in low spirits不高兴的不高兴的keep up ones spirits提起精神提起精神the spirit of the law 法律的真谛法律的真谛thats the spirit那样才对，那才算好样的那样才对，那才算好样的14. overcome v. (l.51) overcame overcome1) 克服克服Jimmy overcame his difficulties to graduate with a first-class degree.2) 使垮掉，使昏迷使垮掉，使昏迷be overcome by sth.Two men died when they were overcome by smokes from the fire.3) vi./vt. 战胜，制服战胜，制服to defeat someone or somethingGovernment troops have finally overcome rebel forces in the north.15. accomplish v. (l.52)accomplish: to succeed in doing sth, especially something that you have been trying to do for a period of timee.g. He didnt accomplish much at work this week.accomplishment: achievemente.g. Arranging the peace talks was a remarkable accomplishment.accomplished adj. 熟练的，有才艺的熟练的，有才艺的e.g. one of Scotlands most accomplished pianists16. adapt to (l.56)1) vi. 适应，适合适应，适合The company was accused of being slow to adapt.Most students have little difficulty adapting to college life.2) vt. 使适应，使适合使适应，使适合Course can be adapted to suit the needs of the individual .3) vt.改编，改写改编，改写adapt sth. from sth.The film is adapted from a Michael Crichtons novel.
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