etpb1u01_b_word大学体验英语综合教程.ppt

12. look back: Words and Expressions Experiencing English 1 Passage B Wish for Freshman Year Examples: 1. cherish: The old man cherished the girl as if she were his daughter. to care for tenderly; love; to keep a feeling deeply and firmly in mind The child has been away for more than three years and his parents always cherish the hope that he will come back soon. Examples: 2. commitment: Come and look round our shop without a commitment to buy anything. a responsibility or promise to follow certain beliefs or a certain course of action I don’t want to get married because I don’t want any commitments. Examples: 3. contemplate: The doctor contemplated the difficult operation he had to perform. to think (about) deeply and thoughtfully The possibility of war is too horrifying to contemplate. Examples: He was filled with envy at my success. His new car was the envy of all his friends. 1) n. a feeling you have towards someone that you wish you could have the same thing or quality they have 2) v. to feel envy of (sb.) or at (sth.) 4. envy: Examples: to have as a part or result Taking the job would involve living abroad. 5. involve: Listening to radio programs is a good pastime because it involves the listener’s imagination. Examples: to capture again; to get into one’s power again; cause to be experienced again The police recaptured the escaped prisoner. 6. recapture: During the party with some young people, the parents found themselves recapturing the joys of their youth. Examples: She is remarkable for her sweet temper. 7. remarkable: worth mentioning; unusual When we went swimming last summer, we saw a most remarkable sunset at the beach. to talk or think about past experiences, esp. pleasant ones The two friends were reminiscing about their youth. Examples: 8. reminisce: Examples: 9. at the idea of: Having never lived away from her parents, Jane began to panic at the idea of living on campus on her own. at the thought of Smiles broadened my mother’s face,