新视野大学英语第四册unit 1new.pptVIP

other than: apart from; except 1. He didn’t mention anyone else’s contributions other than his own. 他只提到了自己的贡献，而没有提其他任何人的。 2. We missed the last bus so there was no choice other than to walk home. 我们错过了最后一班公交车，所以除了走回家别无选择。  5. Their distinct styles marked a significant change in form from others and gained them fame and fortune. However, they paid for it by giving up the freedom to express themselves with other styles or forms. (Para. 4)Meaning: Their clearly different styles brought them fame and fortune. However, they got it at the cost of giving up their freedom to use other styles to express themselves. distinct??? a.1. clearly different or belonging to a different type 明显不同的；独特的 ?The two concepts are quite distinct from each other.这两个概念是有明显区别的。 2. able to be clearly seen, heard, smelled, etc.?清晰的；清楚的；明显的 ?The outline of the ship became more distinct.船的轮廓变得更清楚了。 6. One drop of fame will likely contaminate the entire well of a mans soul, and so an artist who remains true to himself or herself is particularly amazing. (Para. 6)Meaning: One drop of fame could poison a persons soul, and so an artist who acts according to his or her beliefs and does what he or she thinks is right is particularly amazing. ?contaminate??? vt.make sth. dirty or poisonous 污染；弄脏 ?Much of the coast has been contaminated by nuclear waste.那海岸的许多地方已被核废料污染了。 ?The food which had been contaminated was destroyed.被污染的食品已经被销毁了。 7. You would be hard-pressed to underline many names of those who have not compromised and still succeeded in the fame game. (Para. 6)Meaning: You would have difficulty listing many names of artists who have not given up their principles in order to please their audiences and still succeeded in their careers. ?underline??? vt.1. draw a line under a word to show that it is important 在...下划线 ?Dont forget to underline the title of the essay.别忘了在文章标题下划线。 2. emphasize; show that sth. is important?强调，使突出 ?To underline their disgust, the crowd start