研究生英语精读教程教师参考书（第三版下）一至六单元课件资料.ppt

ail: v. to be ill His grandmother had been ailing for years before she died. ailing a. She is going to see her ailing father. * Orient (orientate) v. to position with respect to a point or system of reference; to make familiar with or adjusted to facts, principles, or a situation; As she came out of the station, she paused to orient herself. I havent been able to orient my ideas to the new conditions. 我还未能使自己的观点适应新情况。 * orient orient: n. the countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia; the place on the horizon where the sun rises; the east the Orient 东方国家 She had lived in the Orient as a child. oriental a. He is passionate about the oriental art. * prop n. something that props or sustains; support Her daughter was the only prop to the old lady during her illness. (喻)她女儿是老太太病中唯一的依靠。 v. He propped his bicycle against the fence. 他把自行车靠着篱笆放好。 * norm a standard, model, or pattern regarded as typical social norms 社会准则 fundamental norm(s) 基本规范 * grouse V. grouse (infml): complain, grumble She’s always grousing about her husband’s cooking. n. a kind of bird 松鸡 * regression regression: reversion to an earlier or less mature pattern of feeling or behavior regression in a pupil’s learning process regress v. to return to a previous and less advanced or worse state She regressed to the mental age （智能年龄） of five-year-old because of severe accident. * fit fit: outburst a fit of coughing a fit of rage 一时气愤 * discern to see, notice or understand with difficulty It is difficult to discern the truth. 很难了解真相。 It was so dark outside that he was just able to discern the road in the dark. 外面一片漆黑他在黑暗中只能勉强分辨出道路。 I soon discerned that he was lying. * gracious polite and pleasant; characterized by kindness and warm courtesy; The princess always has a gracious smile for everyone she meets. It’s very gracious of you to invite us. * pamper vt. 1) to treat with excessive indulgence She sometimes ~s herself and has a day in bed. 2) to give in to; gratify 迁就；使满