全新版大学英语第二册（全套课件271P）.ppt

4. ban: forbid (sth.) officially (used in the pattern: ban sth.; ban sb. from sth./doing sth.) vt.禁止，取缔 Examples: The local government will ban smoking in all offices later this year. Scientists from many countries called on the international community to create an international convention to ban human cloning as soon as possible. Tom was banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding again. Lady Chatterleys Lover was banned when it was first published. n. ban (followed by on) Examples; The government is considering a total ban on cigarette advertising. The ban on underground nuclear tests is a vital step toward disarmament. 5. invent: 1) make or design (sth. that has not existed before); create (sth.) Examples: James Watt invented the steam engine. vt.发明；虚构 Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. 2) give (a name, reason, etc. that doesnt exist or is not true) Examples: All the characters in the novel are invented. Standing still in the teachers office, the boy tried to invent a plausible excuse for his absence from class. Cf.: invent, discover If somebody invents something, they are the first person to think of it or make it. Example: Walter Hunt and Elias Hone invented the sewing machine. If somebody discovers something, they find out about something which exists but which not previously known. Examples: The planet Pluto was discovered in 1930. 6. fascinating: of great interest or attraction ad.迷人的，有极大吸引力的 Examples: The story of his adventures in the Arctic was fascinating to listen to. I found the discussion about cloning absolutely fascinating. It is fascinating to imagine what might have happened if the US had not declared war against Japan in World War IL 7. strictly speaking: if one uses words, applies rules, etc. in their exact sense严格地讲 Examples: Hes not strictly speaking an artist; be is more of a perf