新视野大学英语第二版第一册Unit 8.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Words and Expressions—Word Using 6. contrast n. an obvious difference between two or more things e.g. The contrast between this year’s high profits and last year’s big losses is really quite striking. Translation 黑色家具与白色墙壁形成很有意思的对比。 Key The black furnishings provide an interesting contrast to the white walls. Words and Expressions—Word Using 6. contrast v. to show a difference when compared e.g. If you contrast some of the early writing with her later work you can see just how much she improved. Phrases in/by contrast in contrast with/to Words and Expressions—Word Using 7. stable a. not likely to move or change e.g. She was said to be in a stable condition following the heart transplant operation. 同根词 stability stabilize e.g. He suffered a second heart attack two days ago but his condition has now stabilized. Words and Expressions—Word Using 8. existence n. the fact or state of existing e.g. Modern cosmology believes the Universe to have come into existence about fifteen billion years ago. 同根词 exist existing 10. explosion n. a sudden bursting out The explosion was of such intensity that it was heard five miles away. exploration expansion expectation expense 近形词 Words and Expressions—Word Using Practice e.g. A mini-test In 1492, Columbus set out on the voyage of ____ which led to his discovery of the New World. A) exploration B) expansion C) expectation D) expense ? Words and Expressions—Word Using ? 2. Considering the problems he’s had there can be little ____ of him winning the race. A) exploration B) expansion C) expectation D) expense Words and Expressions—Word Using 11. exemplify v. show sth. by an example e.g. 1.The room’s style exemplifies his ideal of beauty and plainness. 同根词 example 这房间的风格表明了他对美与质朴的憧憬。 2.这一问题在报告中有实例说明。 The prob