牛津英语模块wordstudyMU.pptVIP

2009-10 * 高三年级 英语 Word Study, M9U4 xpression 1.a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people: e_________ [n.] He uses a lot of unusual expressions. 他用了许多不同寻常的表达。 He wrote her a poem as an expression of his love. 他给她写了一首诗作为他的爱的 表达。 She plays the violin with great expression (= feeling). 她带着强烈的感情拉小提琴。 un. 表示唱歌或演奏时带的感情或表现力 I could tell from her expression that something serious had happened. 我从她的表情可以判断发生了严重的事情。 express: verb [T] 1)to show a feeling, opinion or fact: I would like to express my thanks for your kindness. 我很想表达对你好意的感激。 2) express oneself Im afraid Im not expressing myself very clearly. 我恐怕我并不在清楚地表达我的想法。 2. not clearly expressed, known, described or decided v_____ [adj.] I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago. 我确实有许多年前遇到过她的 模糊的记忆。 ague Through the mist I could just make out a vague figure. 透过薄雾,我只能辨认出一个模糊的人影。 not clear in shape, or not clearly seen My aunt is incredibly vague — she can never remember where shes left things. 我阿姨非常糊涂,总是不记得把东西放在什么地方。 vaguely I vaguely remembered having met her before. 我隐约记得以前见过她。 vagueness ?? [adv.] [n.] 3. straightforward: [adj.] 1) easy to understand or simple: This is a straightforward job. 这是一份很简单的工作。 2) (of a person) honest and not tending to hide their opinions: He is straightforward and lets you know what hes thinking. 他很坦率,让你知道他的想法. straightforwardly ?? [adv.] He explained quite straightforwardly that there wasnt enough work for us all. 他很直接地解释说没有足够的工作给我们所有的人。 uxury 4. great comfort, especially as provided by expensive and beautiful things l________ [C / U] a life of luxury 奢侈的生活 live in luxury 生活奢华 the luxury of a good book 好书的乐趣[享受] 1)他的薪水微薄, 所以很少买奢侈品。 His salary is low and he gets few luxuries. 2)单独一人多舒服! What a luxury it is to be alone! [S or U] something which gives you a lot of pleasure but which you cannot often do A day off work is such a luxury. 3)一天不上班是很难得的。