Lesson Nine-2 现代大学英语精读5.ppt

Para.12 ample ADJ If there is an ample amount of something, there is enough of it and usually some extra. Therell be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun... ample， spacious， capacious， commodious， roomy The central meaning shared by these adjectives is “having or affording a generous amount of space”. Para.12 They rubbed fat upon their hair.They used fat as hair lotion. Para.12 enmity N-VAR Enmity is a feeling of hatred towards someone that lasts for a long time. I think there is an historic enmity between them... enmity， hostility， antagonism， animosity， rancor， antipathy， animus These nouns refer to the feeling or expression of deep-seated ill will. old and cherished enmitiesbattles that took place in the past and were remembered fondly by those old warriors Para.12 councila group of people called together for consultation, discussion, advice, etc. warlorda military leader, especially an unofficial one fighting against a government or king 首脑 Para.12 They were an old council of warlords…of who they were. Paraphrase: They held these reunions to remind themselves and other people of who they were, to remember the past. Para.12 servitude N-UNCOUNT Servitude is the condition of being a slave or of being completely under the control of someone else. ...a life of servitude. servitude， bondage， slavery These nouns signify a state of subjugation to an owner or a master. Para.12 The women might indulge themselves…of their servitude. Paraphrase: On these special occasions, women might make loud and elaborate jokes and talk among themselves. Their gossip revealed their position as servants of men and also a reward for their servitude. Para.12 jest N-COUNT A jest is something that you say that is intended to be amusing. (FORMAL) It was a jest rather than a reproach... = joke PHRASE If you say something in jest, you do not mean it seri