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1、 新 世 纪 大 学 英 语 综 合 教 程2unit2 课文详解 1.We found it hard to picture him as the father of two teenage sons.2.Rob has pictured her as serious,but she isnt like that.3.Shes been pictured as a difficult,demanding woman.Picture pikt(r)vt.imagine 想像，设想 1.I can still picture the house I grew up in.2.I tried to
2、 picture what it would be like to live alone.3.She pictured herself at school in a foreign country.all but almost;nearly 几乎，差不多 1.The party was all but over when we arrived.2.Can we go home now?Just one moment Ive all but finished my work.3.It was all but impossible to read his writing.Characterize
3、kriktraiz vt.be typical of a person,place or thing 是的特征，以为特征 1.He has the confidence that characterizes all successful businessmen.2.Bright colours characterize his paintings.3.Your work is characterized by lack of attention to detail.take in notice or see(sth.)fully 看到，注意到 1.He took in every detail
4、 of her appearance.2.His eyes quickly took in the elegance(典雅，雅致)of her dress.3.He took in the scene at a glance.the(same)old story (used to say that the present bad situation has often happened before)what usually happens 老一套 1.Its the same old story too much work and not enough time.2.Its the same
5、 old story of a badly managed project with inadequate funding(资金不足).3.Its the same old story for Brazil heading into next years World Cup finals:everyone is aiming for the five-time champions.grateful to sb.for sth.feeling or showing thanks to sb.for sth.因某事而对某人怀有感激之情 1.I am extremely grateful to yo
6、u for the assistance you have provided.2.I am very grateful to all those who took the trouble to write to me.3.I am grateful to you for helping me at a time when I most needed it.Conscious kns a.(of)knowing,understanding or recognizing sth.;aware 常与 of 连用意识到的，察觉到的 1.Suddenly I became conscious of so
7、meone watching me from a distance.2.He was conscious that Marie was listening to every word he said.3.I was very conscious of the fact that I had to make a good impression on my new boss.appreciative of feeling or showing that one is grateful for sth.因某事而心存感激 1.She was appreciative of Gregs concern
8、for her health.2.We are extremely appreciative of your friendly advice.3.The company was very appreciative of my efforts.in particular especially 尤其 1.Automobile(汽车)prices in particular have fallen in recent months.2.Was there anything in particular that you wanted to talk about?3.What did you want?
9、Oh,nothing in particular.Response rispns n.C(to)a reply 常与 to 连用回答 1.They make a quick response to my inquiry.2.Weve tried to offer further assistance to them but so far weve got no response yet.3.I am writing in response to your letter of June 12.4.Write your responses to the questions on the back
10、of the sheet.Convince knvins vt.(of)make(sb.)completely certain about sth.;persuade 常与 of 连用使确信，使信服 1.He convinced me of his honesty.2.We convinced her to stay at home.3.Facts convinced everyone that the first report was true.4.Hell try to convince you of Mitchells innocence(无辜).worthy of deserving
11、值得 1.A couple of other books are worthy of mention,too.2.He is a teacher who is worthy of our respect.3.These points are worthy of your attention.Rough rf a.having an uneven surface;not smooth（表面）粗糙的，不平的 1.Her hands were rough from hard work.2.I was driving on a rough road.3.He fell,cutting his fore
12、head on the rough edge of a rock.in search of trying to find 搜索 1.Mark went in search of water.2.Many people have been driven to neighboring cities in search of better jobs.3.The music teacher went to the forest in search of new sounds and inspiration.Sign sain n.(of)常与 of 连用迹象，痕迹，征兆 1.The play show
13、s every sign of being a big success.2.There are signs that the situation is improving fast.3.Call the police at the first sign of trouble.Awaken weikn v.(cause to)wake up;(to)become aware or make sb.aware of sth.and its possible effects or results 醒来；叫醒，唤醒；常与 to 连用（使）意识到；（使）认识到 1.She was awakened by
14、 a noise at two in the morning.2.It was a nightmare from which he would awaken at any moment.3.The exhibit is designed to awaken a deeper understanding of Mexican culture.4.We should awaken him to a sense of duty.Remarkable rim:kbl a.(for)esp.apprec worth mentioning,esp.because unusual or noticeable
15、 常与 for 连用尤褒值得注意的；十分不平常的；出众的 1.The restaurant is remarkable not for its size or decorations but for the quality of its food.2.It is remarkable that the interviews carried so much weight.3.It is remarkable to see such clean streets in the business center of the city.Reveal rivi:l vt.show or allow(sth
16、.previously hidden)to be seen 展现，显露（出）1.She revealed the secret to us.2.He revealed to us that his mother had been ill for years.3.The document revealed her to be a conscientious(尽责的)employee.4.His letters reveal a different side of his personality.Action kn n.（剧本等的）情节；故事；行动，活动；动作 1.Most of the acti
17、on takes place in San Francisco.2.The action starts in a New York subway station,and then slowly takes you all over the city.3.The rock has been worn away by the action of the falling water.Stream stri:m vi.flow fast and strongly;pour out 奔流，倾注；涌流 1.People were streaming towards the town square.2.Su
18、nlight was streaming in through the window.3.Tears streamed from her eyes.Long l v.want sth.very much 渴望 1.Im longing to see you again.2.She longed to see Pat every day.生命的亏欠 塞尔玛拉格洛夫 几天前，我坐在火车上，前往斯德哥尔摩。天刚入夜，车厢内光线幽暗，车外已是一片漆黑。同车的旅客在各自的角落里打瞌睡，我静静地坐着，听着火车喀嚓喀嚓地行进。这时，我开始回想过去前往斯德哥尔摩的一桩桩往事。通常都是些劳神费力的事 去考试或是
19、为书稿找出版商。这次，我是去领“诺贝尔文学奖”的，但我想这也绝不轻松。不过，在内心深处，我还是会因为得奖而欣喜。我想着那些会为我的好运而高兴的人们，以此来排遣自己的焦虑心情。我的好朋友，我的兄弟姐妹，都会为我高兴，最重要的是，我年迈的母亲，坐在家中，也会很高兴她能活着看到这一天。但随后我又想到父亲，不禁悲从中来，他已不在人世，我不能告诉他我得了诺贝尔奖。可我知道，听到这个消息，他一定会比谁都高兴。坐过夜车的人都知道，火车在黑夜中疾驰，有时一连数分钟，车厢会平稳地滑行，没有任何颤动，簌簌声、喧嚣声都停止了，车轮的声音汇成了抚慰、平和的乐曲。这正是当时的情形。我坐在那儿，想着自己多么渴望再次见到我
20、的老父亲。于是我的思绪开始飘飞。“假设，我现在是去天堂见父亲！我好像听说过类似的事情曾发生在别人身上，那发生在我身上又何妨？”火车继续平稳前进，但前路漫漫，我的思绪越过列车而驰骋。父亲肯定是坐在阳台上的摇椅上，面前是阳光灿烂、鸟语花香的庭园。他会说，“你好啊，我的女儿，见到你真高兴，”或者说，“哟，你来了，你好吗，我的孩子？”，一如从前。他会坐回到摇椅上，这才想起问我为什么来看他。“你肯定没什么问题吗？”他会突然问道。“没有，爸，一切都好着呢，”我会回答。随后，我正想告诉他这个消息，临时决定故意再多隐瞒一会儿，用间接的方式告诉他。“我是来向您求助的，爸，”我会说，“因为我负债累累。”“这事我恐
21、怕帮不上什么忙啊，”父亲会说。“这地方可说是什么都有，就是没钱。”“噢，可我欠的不是钱，爸。”这时父亲就会说，“那就更难办了。从头说起吧，女儿。”“我来让您帮忙，可不算过分，爸，因为全都是您的错，从一开始就是。您可记得，我们小时候，您弹着钢琴为我们唱贝尔曼的歌曲吗？还有，每年冬天至少两次，您都会让我们读鲁内贝格和安徒生呢。从那时起我就开始欠债。爸，让我怎么回报他们呢？正是他们教我热爱童话，英雄传奇，我们生活的土地，还有所有人类的生活。”父亲会在摇椅中坐直身子，眼睛里有一种奇妙的眼神。“我很高兴我让你背上了这笔债，”他会说。“是啊，也许你是对的，爸，不过请记住，这还不是全部呢。想想我还欠了多少人
22、的债。想想你年轻时，那些贫穷的、无家可归的流浪艺人在我们的家乡游荡，演滑稽戏，唱着所有那些歌谣。还有那些老人家，坐在小小的灰色农舍里，给我讲精彩的故事。是他们教会我，坚硬的岩石和黑暗的森林中也蕴藏着诗意。爸，想想我们自己的农夫 他们如此光辉的事迹为我提供了写作素材，我就什么也不欠他们吗？我欠的债不只是人类的；还有整个自然的。地上的走兽、空中的飞鸟、花草树木 它们都告诉了我各自的一些秘密。”父亲会微笑，点点头，根本不着急。“可是，您还不明白吗，爸？我负着一笔沉重的债务啊。”我会说，神情也越来越严肃。“世间没人知道我要如何才能偿还这笔债务，可我还以为你们天国的人会知道呢。”“我们知道啊，”父亲会说
23、，一副轻松随意的模样，一如从前。“别怕，孩子，你的烦恼会有解决办法的。”“不错，爸，可是我还没说完呢。还有那些人，他们把我们的语言锻造成如今这么精良的工具，并教会我如何使用，我也欠他们太多。还有啊，那些在我出生之前就写下各种诗文的人，将写作变成艺术，传递知识、开创道路的人，我难道不欠他们的吗？那些伟大的挪威人，伟大的俄罗斯人，在我孩提时就已在写作的他们，难道我不欠他们一千一万笔债吗？”“是，是，”父亲会说。“你说得对，你是负了沉重的债，不过，别怕，我们总会想出办法的。”“爸，我还欠了读者的债。欠他们太多了。”“对啊，对啊，”父亲会说，这时他该看来不那么泰然自若了。可以肯定，这时他会开始明白，要
24、帮我并不容易。“想想所有帮助过我的人，爸！”我会说。“你现在还不明白吗，我来找您是想问您如何还清这一切债务？”父亲已经把头低下，不再信心十足。“我同意，女儿，要为你找到帮助并不是件容易的事。不过，你肯定你没再欠别的什么人的债了吗？”“有啊，爸，之前欠下的债已经让我觉得不堪重负，但还有一笔最大的债呢，就是为这笔债我才来向您请教的。”“我真不知道你还能欠什么样的债，”父亲会说。“啊，能啊。”我会回答，然后告诉他得奖始末。“我真是不敢相信文学院”父亲会说，但看看我，看着我的脸，他会知道一切都是真的。然后，他脸上的每一条皱纹都会颤抖，泪水会涌入他的眼中。“那些提名我获奖的人，还有那些决定颁奖给我的人，
25、我要对他们说什么呢？爸，他们给我的，不只是荣誉和金钱。他们这是对我有足够的信心，才把我挑选出来，推向整个世界。我又如何才能偿清这笔债呢？”父亲会坐在那里，一言不发，他思考时都会这样。然后，他会拭去欢乐的泪水，一拳砸在摇椅的扶手上，说道：“我才不会绞尽脑汁想那些天上地下都没人能解决的问题呢。你得了诺贝尔奖，我太高兴了，顾不上操心别的事了！”国王及王后陛下，殿下，女士们，先生们 我所有的问题没有找到比这更好的答案，我只能邀请各位与我举杯向瑞典文学院致意。Debt det n.C;U)sth.owed to sb.else;the state of owing;the duty of repayin
26、g sth.债，债务；负债；还债的义务；恩情 bound for going to or intending to go to 正在前往途中的，准备前往的 1.The train is bound for Chicago.2.Where is the ship bound for?Compartment kmp:tmnt n.any of the parts into which an enclosed space,e.g.a railway carriage or box,is divided 分隔间；列车车厢 Doze duz vi.sleep lightly or for a short
27、 time 打瞌睡，打盹儿 Respective rispektiv a.of or for each one;particular and separate 个别的，各自的 1.All the men have their respective duties.2.We all went back to our respective homes to wait for further news.3.What do you think are the respective roles of men and women in society?Rattle rtl v.(cause to)make
28、a number of quick sharp noises like small hard objects hitting each other repeatedly（使）嘎嘎作响，（使）互相碰撞发出短促细小的声音 Publisher pbli(r)n.a person or firm whose business is to publish books,newspapers,etc.,or(sometimes)to make and sell records（书籍、报纸等的）出版者，出版商，出版社；（唱片的）制作人 Manuscript mnjuskript n.the first cop
29、y of a book or piece of writing,written by hand or typed before being printed 底稿；手稿 Literature litrt(r)n.U written works which are of artistic value;such works as a subject for study 文学作品；（作为研究之学科的）文学 Rejoice ridis vi.(at,over)fml or lit feel or show great joy 常与 at 或 over 连用正式或文欢喜，高兴 Foremost f:mus
30、t a.most important;leading 最重要的；第一流的 first and foremost most importantly;above all else 最重要地，首要地 1.First and foremost,they are looking for ways to save money.2.It is a film first and foremost about the conflict between man and nature.3.What children need first and foremost from their parents is a se
31、nse of security(安全).Award w:d vt.(to)give,esp.as the result of an official decision 常与 to 连用（尤指官方判定的）给予，授予，判给 1.He was awarded the gold medal for being the fastest runner.2.Orhan Pamuk is the first Turkish(土耳其的)writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize.3.In 2001,the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Kofi
32、Annan and the United Nations for their work for a better-organized and more peaceful world.Coach kut n.BrE a railway passenger carriage 英铁路客车车厢 Slide slaid v.(slid slid,slid)(cause to)go smoothly over a surface,remaining continually in contact with it（使）滑动 1.He closed his eyes and slid down to the f
33、loor.2.He slid open the door of the glass cabinet(橱柜).3.She fell over and slid across the floor.Smoothly smu:li ad.in a steady way,without stopping and starting again 平稳地 without so much as(used when one is surprised or annoyed that sb.did not do sth.)without even 连都没有 1.Without so much as a word of
34、 thanks,Ben turned and went back into the office 2.She left my house without so much as a note or a good-bye.3.Morgan walks past her and continues on his path,without so much as a glance.Shudder d(r)n.C a shaking movement,esp.from fear,cold,or strong dislike 战栗，发抖 Rustle rsl n.a light dry sound like
35、 leaves or pieces of paper moving or rubbing against each other 沙沙声，瑟瑟声 Bustle bsl n.(of)busy and usu.noisy activity 常与 of 连用 忙乱，喧扰 Cease si:s v.fml stop(esp.an activity or state)正式停止，终止，结束 1.He ceased to be a problem to us.2.Her mother never ceases telling me about her troubles.3.The matches ceased
36、 with the outbreak of war.Melody meldi n.C a song or tune 歌曲，曲子 Daydream deidri:m vi.think about sth.pleasant,esp.when this makes one forget what he or she should be doing 做白日梦 Glide glaid vi.move(noiselessly)in a smooth and continuous manner,which seems easy and without effort 滑行，行动 Rock rk v.(caus
37、e to)move regularly backwards and forwards or from side to side（使）来回摆动，（使）摇摆 1.Uncle Tom laughed so heartily that he started rocking back and forth in his rocking-chair.2.The boat rocked violently in the huge waves.3.The mother sat beside the cradle,gently rocking it from side to side.veranda(h)vrnd
38、 n.an open area with a floor and a roof at the side of a house（房屋侧面有屋顶和地板的）游廊，走廊，阳台 sunshine snain n.U strong sunlight 阳光，日光 break the news(to sb.)be the first to tell(sb.)some bad news 第一个将某（坏）消息告知（某人）1.I didnt know how I was going to break the news to my mother.2.I hate to break the news,but Ive l
39、ost my job.3.The doctor finally broke the news to him that there was no cure.keep back not tell;keep silent about 不谈；隐瞒 1.I got the feeling that he was keeping something back from me.2.Although most of the facts were published,the school authorities still kept back certain details that might prove e
40、mbarrassing(令人难堪的).3.Do not tell lies or keep back the truth.be in debt(to sb.)feel grateful(to sb.)欠（某人的）恩情 1.Because of its poor management,the company has been in debt over the past two years.2.The world is forever in debt to China for its four innovations(发明).3.Do you feel that you are in debt t
41、o your parents?may well do sth.be fairly likely to do sth.很有可能做某事 1.Your job may well involve traveling abroad from time to time.2.You may well change your attitude towards Greek art after visiting the exhibition.3.There may well be a real problem with our dean so far as his reputation is concerned.
42、Owe u vt.not in progressive forms;(to,for)have to pay,for sth.already done or given;feel grateful 不用进行式；常与 to 或 for 连用 欠（债）等；感激 1.We still owe two thousand dollars for the car.2.Hes published several novels and owes a great deal to his publishers.3.I owe my parents a lot,he admitted.(right)from the
43、beginning (just)from the start or the first part(of sth.)从一开始 1.I said he would cause trouble,right from the beginning.2.There was something strange about the place right from the beginning.3.I want you to start right from the beginning.fall/get into debt begin to owe money 欠债 1.We were poor but we
44、never got into debt.2.Anyone may experience financial difficulties and fall into debt.repay sb.for sth.do sth.for sb.,or give them sth.,in return for help 因某事报答某人 1.How can we repay him for everything hes done for us?2.Id like to buy them something to repay all their kindness.3.Well never be able to
45、 repay you for all youve done for my son.Creditor kredit(r)n.a person or organization to whom money is owed 债权人；债主 Homeless humlis a.without a home 无家的，无家可归的 play the fool behave in a playful or comical manner 扮丑角 1.Stop playing the fool!Youll fall.2.In class the little naughty boy often plays the f
46、ool and challenges the teacher.Poetry puitri n.U a collection of poems;poems in general 诗，诗歌 Glorious gl:ris a.having or deserving great fame,honour,and admiration 光荣的，荣耀的 on earth in the world;on the planet where people live 在世间；在地球上 1.Nothing on earth would persuade me to go with him.2.He has just
47、 published a book about the origin of life on earth.3.She felt that she was the happiest person on earth when she received the award.Relax rilks v.make or become less active and worried 放松；（使）轻松 relaxed rilkst a.(of a person)free from worry;easy in manner（人）轻松的，自在的，无拘无束的 1.George greeted us in his f
48、riendly relaxed way as usual.2.I feel more relaxed about my career than I used to.3.I think people feel more relaxed wearing casual clothes.Mold muld vt.(into)shape a soft substance into a particular form or object by pressing it or by putting it into a mould;influence the way sb.s character or atti
49、tudes develop 常与 into 连用塑造；对的形成施加影响 Instrument instrumnt n.a tool or device used for a particular task,esp.for delicate or scientific work 工具，器械 Prose pruz n.U written language in its usual form,as opposed to poetry 散文 Verse v:s n.U writing arranged in regular lines,with a pattern of repeated beats
50、as in music,and often with rhymes at the end of some lines;language in the form of poetry 诗，韵文 Torchbearer t:tber(r)n.执火炬者；领导人；启蒙者；鼓舞者 Pathfinder p:faind(r);p-n.a person who goes on ahead of a group and finds the best way through unknown land;a person who discovers new ways of doing things 探路者；开拓者，先