第一页:片段欣赏
第二页:巧学口语
第三页:小小翻译家
第四页:文化一瞥
1. charge: 控告,指控。看一下例句:He was arrested on the charge of robbery.(他因被控犯有抢劫罪而被捕。)
2. stand a chance: 有机会,有希望。stand a good chance是“大有希望”。
3. Yankee: (美国南北战争时期)北军士兵。
4. execute: 将……处死。
5. flattering: 令人喜爱的,讨人欢喜的。例如:a flattering new dress(令人喜爱的新衣服)。
6. frequent visitors: 常客。
7. behind bars: 在监狱服刑,坐牢。
8. devoted: 忠实的;挚爱的。例如:Mrs Jones had a very devoted husband.(琼斯太太有一位忠实的丈夫。)
9. assassin: 暗杀者,刺客。
10. assurance: 表示保证(或鼓励等)的话。看一下例句:The contractor gave assurances that the work would be completed on time.(承包人表示过保证按时完工。)
11. word: 消息,音讯。看一下例句:He sent word to us that he would not be able to come.(他带信来,说他来不了。)
12. look in on somebody: 顺便拜访某人。请看例句:Why don't you look in on me next time you are in town?(你下次进城来顺便看看我好吗?)