大学英语3 第六单元.pptVIP

Unit 6 Man and Animals 2. Language Points Some zoologists and psychologists compare modern man to a caged lion. (l.19) “compare… to…” 除了有“把……比作……” 的意思外，还有“把……与……比较”的意思（可用“compare…with…”来替代）。 e.g. i) He compared London to/with Paris. ii) It was a very small place when compared with/to what it is now. iii) Children seem to learn more interesting things compared to/with when we were at school. In fact, it is almost impossible for them to behave otherwise. (l.32) The word “otherwise” means “in a way that is different from what has been mentioned”. e.g. i) The government claims that the economy is improving, but this survey suggests otherwise. ii) Take approximately 60mg up to four times a day, unless advised otherwise by a doctor. iii) All photographs are by the author unless otherwise stated. iv) There is no way anything would ever happen between us, and believe me I’ve tried to convince myself otherwise. in oneself (l.35), by oneself, to oneself, of oneself in oneself: without considering other related ideas or situation 本身 e.g. i) The plan wasn’t illegal in itself but it would lead to some doubtful practices. ii) The problem is unimportant in itself, but its long-term effects could be very serious. by oneself: 1) alone 单独地， 独自 e.g. The animal had been left in the house by itself. 2) without help 自动地 e.g. The dog managed to drag the box into the room by itself. to oneself: not shared with others e.g. This idea deserves a chapter to itself. of oneself: without external force; spontaneously 自行地， 自然地 e.g. The light went out of itself. Unable in these conditions to channel their aggression into creative work, people will probably express it through resentment and anger. (ll.47-48) The word “channel” means “to direct something into a particular place or situation” (把……引导向，转到……). e.g. i) If she could only channel all that nervous energy into something useful. ii) A lot