泛读 相似词汇辨析.ppt

Contents. –sist 1-10 -pel 11-22 -tract 23-43 1. -sist=stand resist: stand against… resistance n. resistant adj. e.g. He can’t resist the temptation. material that resists heat/water wrinkle-resistant clothes water-resistant watch Immunity is a special capacity for resistance to a disease. consist v. (in) be inherent; lie v. (of) be composed or made up. consistency (n.) 一致性; 连贯性;始终如一 consistent (adj.) marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity free from variation or contradiction. 一贯的；始终如一的； (adj.) in agreement or accordance 一致的；符合的 be consistent with…: be in agreement or harmony with …; not contradicting … e.g. Their diet consisted largely of vegetables. The beauty of the city consists in its impressive buildings. a consistent style in painting statements not consistent with the truth There is a kind of unconditionality and consistency when a family member cares for you. The last five years have seen a consistent improvement in the country’s economy. assist: (v.) help; aid. assistance assistant (n.) a person who assists; helper. insist v. take a resolute stand. 坚持声称; 坚持认为. insistence n. the act of insisting; an insistent attitude; urgency. insistent adj. disposed to insist. insist on/upon sth./doing sth. at one’s insistence sb’s insistence on sth./doing sth. be insistent on sth./doing sth. e.g. He insisted on his innocence/going. At her insistence, the matter was dropped. 在她的坚持下， 这件事情被搁置了. They were insistent on having a contract for the work. persist: v. (in/with) go on resolutely, unreasonably or stubbornly in spite of difficulties or opposition; 执著;顽强地坚持做… v. continue to exist. persistence (n.) 执著；执意； persistent (adj.) continu