21世纪英语教材三级Unit3A.ppt

embody vt. represent (a quality, idea, etc.) in a physical form 体现；使具体化 contain, include 包含 Examples: ? To me he embodies all the best qualities of a teacher. ? The latest computer model embodies many new features. ponder the mystery of a growing seed ponder — v. think about (sth.) carefully and for a long time, esp. in trying to reach a decision; consider Examples: ? You have pondered long enough; it is time to decide. ? I am pondering how to respond. ? Mary pondered bitterly (on/ over) the meaning of life. Paraphrase ? consider the inexplicable process of a seed growing into a plant a matter of sth./doing sth. — a question of; an instance or a case of 一个…的 问题； 一件…的事 Examples: ? Dealing with these problems is all a matter of experience. ? Success in business is simply a matter of knowing when to take a chance. be open to (an idea, etc.)— be ready and willing to accept and to try and understand or consider (and idea, etc.) Examples: ? We are open to suggestions. ? We haven’t decided on a price, but we’re open to offers. with such unseeing eyes Paraphrase ? without noticing them Those who dwell, as scientists or laypeople, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth dwell vi. — live (in a place or in a particular way) Example: ? She dwelt in South Africa for ten years. dwell on/upon — think or talk about (sth.) a lot of the time Example: ? Let’s not dwell on your past mistakes. Paraphrase ? those people, whether they are scientists or non-scientists, who live in a world full of beauties and mysteries. contemplate — v.spend time considering (a possible future action), or to consider (one particular thing) for a long time in a serious way Examples: ? She stood there contemplating the painting. ? The owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city. There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for the spring. Question: