（精）高级英语第一册unit6 blackmail.ppt

Blackmail Arthur Hailey Para.36 Lady . I can prove (证实，证明)all I need to . prove vt. ~sth.(to sb.) to use facts, evidence, etc. to show that sth. is true . 1）证明，证实 [VN] eg: Just give me a chance and I‘ll prove it to you . 只要给我个机会，我会证明给你看。 [V(that)] This proves (that) I was right . 这证明我是对的。 [V wh-] This just proves what I have been saying for some time . 这恰好证实了我长久以来所说的。 2）to swell before being baked because of the action of yeast 发酵 3）[VN] ~yourself (to sb. )to show other people how good you are at doing sth. or that you are capable of doing sth. 展现，展示，显示（自己的才能） eg: He constantly feels he has to prove himself to others .他时常觉得自己必须向别人一展身手。 Para.37 The Duke cautioned(提醒，告诫，警告) ,Better let him finish, old girl . 解析：公爵提醒她到，“最好让他把话说完，老太 婆。”公爵对其夫人的称呼为“old girl”，这一称呼 语含有爱呢、戏称的含义，反映两者之间的亲密关 系，刻画出想极力讨好其夫人的伪善的面孔，恰到 好处地反衬他在外面和别的女人鬼混的事实。联系 话语中一个低量值模糊限制语：“better”，读者可以看到公爵虽然在外花天酒地，在家却严重惧内这么一个形象，表明公爵的弱势交际角色。因此，在整个事件中公爵的陪衬者角色使旅馆探长把攻击对象只对准了公爵夫人。旅馆警长自恃掌握公爵夫妇肇事逃逸的把柄，虽身份卑微，却敢于用话语公然挑衅权势地位较高的公爵夫妇。从其对公爵及其夫人的不敬称呼上也可窥见一斑： caution 1） v. ~(sb.) against sth./ ~sb.about sth. to warn sb. about the possible dangers or problems of sth. 警告，告诫，提醒 eg : The government cautioned that pay increases could lead to job losses . 政府警告说增加工资会导致失业。 2）n. (U) care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes ; not taking any risks 谨慎，小心，慎重 extreme/great caution 特别谨慎，小心翼翼 （U，C）[formal] a warning or a piece of advice about a possible danger or risk (对危险或风险的)警告，告诫 a word/note of caution 一句警告 eg：Some cautions must be mentioned —for example good tools are essential to do the job well . 有些警告一定得说，如：工欲善其事，必先利其器 Para .38 “ That’s right ,” …Looked right shaken, too, the pair of you . Just come in myself an’ I got to wondering why … 解析： 1） Looked right shaken（ adj.恐惧，震惊）, too, the pair of you : You two looked extremely upset (shocked).公爵夫妇看上去是一副恐惧慌张的样子 2）