专业英语综合教程_unit 10_The Diary of the Unknown Soldier.ppt

Metaphor：(暗喻） It is like a simile, also makes a comparison between two unlike elements, but unlike a simile, this comparison is implied rather than stated. For example, The world is a stage. 16. spot: to see ,esp. with effort 一个有经验的经理能十分迅速的在他的职员身上发现问题。 An experienced manager will spot problems among his staff quite quickly. a spot on ones fame 名誉上的污点 a scenic spot 风景胜地 a historic spot 古迹 vice spots 堕落场所 price on spot 现货价格, 现金售价 the meeting on the spot 现场会议 spots of rain 雨点 I have a blind spot where classic music is concerned. 我对古典音乐一窍不通。 The second entry Structure: 1 His reflections on war, interwoven with descriptions of his grim(严酷的)situation in a small European town; 2 facts: they are staying at the town , without food and ammunition(军火, 弹药)when the Nazi troops are coming; 3 reflections: war creates more problems Language points 1 K- ration:Ｋ配额 an emergency field ration(定量) for U.S. armed forces in World War II, consisting of a single packaged meal. 应急口粮二战期间美国军队战场应急口粮，由包装好的一顿饭食构成 C-ration : canned ration (food and water) used in the field. 2 run 2 run: to develop or pas into the stated condition 1) Our supply of coal is running low. 2) Several people shouted at the chairman; feelings were running high. 3) Since their parents divorced those children have been running wild. 3 have it that: to state , to say, to express Chinese traditions have it that the whole family should stay at home for family reunion on the New Year’s Eve. …words has it that… : it is reported that …; it is said that… Cf. rumour has it that… tradition has it that … legend has it that … custom has it that … 4 odds: the probability that sth. will or will not happen 成败的可能性 The odds are against us. at odds: in disagreement; in conflict: 争执；意见冲突 odds and ends n. 零碎的东西 against heavy odds 在极端不利的条件下; 众寡不敌 5 shed blood: to cause wounding or esp. killing shed (shed, shed;) shedding; sheds They wanted to bring down the governm