英美概况USA chapter 7 Religion.pptVIP

* An Outline of the UK and the USA An Outline of the UK and the USA An Outline of the UK and the USA An Outline of the UK and the USA Chapter 7 Religion Warming-up 1 New words and expressions 2 Religion in USA 3 Case Studies Exercises 4 Contents Warming-up What is American?attitudes towards?religion?freedom of religious belief?religion? New words and expressions sprinkle: v. to throw small pieces of something or drops of a liquid on something 撒；洒；把……撒（或洒) 在……上 — Grandma sprinkled the flowers with water. polygamy: n. the custom of having more than one wife一夫多妻（制) — Eight years later, Mormons withdrew its support of polygamy. 3. profanation: n. behaviour or words showing disrespect for religious things亵渎 — He felt it as a profanation to break upon that enchanted strain. New words and expressions frugality: n. the quality of being careful in avoiding waste节俭 — Frugality when all is spent comes too late. censor: v. to examine books, films/movies, etc. and remove parts which are considered offensive, immoral or politically dangerous审查，审查, 删剪 — It’s not constitutional to censor the press. 6. parochial: a. connected with a church parish 教区的；堂区的 — He is very interested in parochial affairs. New words and expressions immortality: n. the state of being remembered for a long time or forever永生 — He has achieved immortality. dietary: a. of or relating to the diet 饮食的; 规定食物的 — Will there be any special dietary requirements? Kosher: a. (of food) prepared according to the rules of Jewish law合乎犹太教教规及礼仪要求的 — All their food is strictly kosher. potpourri: n. a collection of various different items which were not originally intended to form a group杂烩 — It is a potpourri of short stories and humorous verse. salvation: n. the state of being saved from the power of evil 得救；救恩；救世 — Work earns salvation. New words and expressions Introduction— America is a highly religious country, and has been since its earliest days. The majority of Americans identify themselves as C