1、Lesson30 The death of a ghost,Lecturer: Patience Wang,New words and expressions,Read the new words and expressions on page 142.,Lesson30 The death of a ghost (),For years, villagers believed that Endley Farm was haunted. The farm was owned by two brothers, Joe and Bob Cox. They employed a few farmha
2、nds, but no one was willing to work there long. Every time a worker gave up his job, he told the same story. Farm labourers said that they always woke up to find that work had been done overnight. Hay had been cut and cowsheds had been cleaned. A farm worker, who stayed up all night claimed to have
3、seen a figure cutting corn in the moonlight. In time, it became an accepted fact that the Cox brothers employed a conscientious ghost that did most of their work for them.No one suspected that there might be someone else on the farm who had never been seen. This was indeed the case. A short time ago
4、, villagers were astonished to learn that the ghost of Endley had died. Everyone went to the funeral, for the ghost was none other than Eric Cox, a third brother who was supposed to have died as a young man. After the funeral, Joe and Bob revealed a secret which they had kept for over fifty years.,L
5、esson30 The death of a ghost (),Eric had been the eldest son of the family, very much older than his two brothers. He had been obliged to join the army during the Second World War. As he hated army life, he decided to desert his regiment. When he learnt that he would be sent abroad, he returned to t
6、he farm and his father hid him until the end of the war. Fearing the authorities, Eric remained in hiding after the war as well. His father told everybody that Eric had been killed in action. The only other people who knew the secret were Joe and Bob. They did not even tell their wives. When their f
7、ather died, they thought it their duty to keep Eric in hiding. All these years, Eric had lived as a recluse. He used to sleep during the day and work at night, quite unaware of the fact that he had become the ghost of Endley. When he died, however, his brothers found it impossible to keep the secret
8、 any longer.,haunt,haunt h:nt (not in progressive form) often passive (of a spirit, esp. of a dead person) to visit (a place) appearing in a strange form(鬼魂等) 经常出没于 e.g. 一个无头男鬼常在这城堡作祟。The ghost of a headless man haunts the castle.闹鬼的房子a haunted house usually passive (esp. of something strange or sad
9、) to be always in the thoughts of (someone) (怪念头、伤心事等)萦绕在.心头; 使困扰；缠忧 e.g. 我的脑中老是萦绕着他对我说的最后几句话。I was haunted by his last words to me, 3. (informal) to visit (a place) regularly;经常去, 常去(某地) e.g.小时候,她常去当地那家剧院看戏。 As a girl, she used to haunt the local theater. n. C a place which a particular person visi
10、ts frequently常去的地方 e.g.这家咖啡馆是他经常出入的地方。 This coffee shop is one of his haunts.,own,own V. T (not in progressive forms) to possess (sth), esp. by lawful right (尤指以法定权力) 拥有 (某物) e.g. 谁拥有这栋房子？Who owns this house? 2. (fml) to admit 承认 e.g. 他承认是他错了。He owns (that) he was wrong. (determiner) belonging to on
11、eself and to no one else 属于自己的 e.g. (1) 这（完全）是她自己的想法。It was (all) her own idea.(2) 在我自己的名字被提到之前，我根本没注意听。I took no notice till I heard my own name mentioned. pron. 属于自己的东西或人（用于所有格之后） e.g. 他们对待那个孩子如同自己的一样。They treated the child as if she were their own. (all) on ones own 独自 e.g. 我们无法自己解决这个问题。We cant s
12、olve this problem on our own. owner n. a person who owns sth. , esp. by lawful right (尤指合法的) 所有人，物主，业主,every time,every time 每次，每当 它相当于whenever, 在句中作从属连词，引导一时间状语从句，说明主句谓语动词动作所做的时间，如： e.g. (1) 每次我去拜访他，他总是不在。Every time I call on him, he is out.(2) 每次他拼写这个词，总是犯相同的错误。Every time he spelt the word, he mad
13、e the same mistake.,labourer,labourer leibr (AmE laborer) n. C a worker whose job needs strength rather than skill, esp. one who works outdoors体力劳动者;工人 e.g. 按日计酬的临时工 a day laborer labour leib (AmE labor) n. 1. u effort or work, esp. tiring physical work努力；劳动（通常指体力劳动） e.g. 筑路仍然需使用体力劳动。Building roads
14、still involves mannual labor. 2. workers, esp. those who use their hands, considered as a group or class工人；劳工，工人阶级；体力劳动者 e.g. 近来劳资关系有改善。Labour relations (=between the workers and employers) have improved recently. labour v. vi. To work, esp. hard 工作，劳动；苦干 e.g. (1) 那本书她足足写了十年。 She labored ten years o
15、n that book. (2)他在矿场里辛勤工作了三十年。 He labored in the mines for 30 years. vi. to move slowly and with difficult 费力地行进e.g. 火车艰难地向山坡上行驶。 The train labored up the hill.,overnight,overnight adj. / adv. for or during the night 夜里（的），在夜间 e.g. (1) 夜间的旅行an overnight journey(2) 留下过夜to stay over night 2. suddenly一
16、下子，突然 e.g. 那位男演员一夜之间成了名。The actor became famous overnight.,stay up,stay up 熬夜，不睡觉 e.g. (1) 她看书看到半夜才睡。 She stayed up reading until midnight. (2) 告诉她等我回来再睡。Tell her to stay up till I get home.,in time,in time after a certain amount of time has passed 过一段时间，经过一定时间之后，迟早，久而久之 e.g. (1) 你过一段时间就会忘掉她的。In tim
17、e youll forget him.(2) 经过一段时间后，你一切都会明白的。（即总有一天你一切都会明白的）In time youll learn everything. 2. early or soon enough及早，及时e.g. (1) 他们及时赶上了公共汽车。 They were just in time for the bus. (2) 你来得及在孩子们上床睡觉之前赶回家看看他们吗？Will you be home in time to see the children before they go to bed?,conscientious,conscientious ,kni
18、ens adj. showing great care, attention, or seriousness of purpose认真的, 谨慎的，尽责的，诚心诚意的 e.g. (1) 尽责的工人a conscientious worker(2) 她工作负责尽职。 She is conscientious about her work.,suspect,suspect sspekt v. not in progressive forms 1. to believe (esp. something bad) to be true or likely 怀疑，觉得尤指坏事可能是事实 e.g. 他们说
19、问题出在发动机上， 而这正是我所怀疑的。They said the problem was in the engine, which was just what I had suspected. 2. (of) to believe (someone) to be guilty怀疑某人有罪，认为某人有嫌疑 e.g. 他被怀疑是间谍。He was suspected of being a spy. n. suspect a person who is suspected of guilt, esp. in a crime 可疑分子，嫌疑犯 e.g. 警察逮捕了两名嫌疑犯。The police h
20、ave arrested two suspects. adj. of uncertain truth, quality, legality, etc. 可疑的， 令人怀疑的 e.g. 他的动机受到其他人的怀疑。 His motives were suspect with others.,astonish,astonish v. T to fill with great surprise and perhaps disbelief使吃惊，使惊讶 e.g. (1) 他又被提升了吗？-真让我吃惊！Hes been promoted again? You astonish me!(2) 听到这个消息他
21、通过了驾驶考试，我们都感到十分惊讶。 -We were all astonished by the news that he had passed his driving test. We were all astonished to hear that he had passed his driving test. astonishment n. u great surprise or wonder 惊异，惊讶 e.g. 使我们大为惊讶的是他竟然准时到达了。 To our astonishment, he actually arrived on time.,none other than,n
22、one other than （shows surprise）no one else (but) (表示惊奇)不是别人而正是 e.g. (1) 刚来的不是别人正是总统。 The new arrival is none other than the President. (2) 杀人犯不是别人，正是受害人的丈夫。The murderer was none other than the victims husband.,suppose,suppose spuz v. (fml.) 1. to believe; have as an opinion 相信；认为 e.g. 一般认为他已经离开了这个国家
23、。He was generally supposed to have left the country. 2. not in progressive forms to consider to be probable; assume 猜想；料想，推测 e.g. 他既然不在这里，我料想他必定是回家去了。As hes not here, I suppose he must have gone home. 3. be suppose to: (1) to have a duty or responsibility to do something有义务做，应该： e.g. 你不应该在这里吸烟。You a
24、re not supposed to smoke in here.(=you are not allowed to) (2) to be intended to 意图是，打算，旨在 e.g. 这条法律旨在帮助穷人。This law is supposed to help the poor. suppose (又作supposing) conj. what would / will happen if假如，假使 e.g. 假如下雨，我们怎么办？Suppose it rains, what shall we do?,reveal,reveal rivi:l vt. to show or allow
25、(something previously hidden) to be seen 展现，显示（出） e.g. 渐渐地,他暴露出他的野心。Little by little he revealed his ambitions. 2. to make known (something previously secret or unknown) 揭示,揭露;暴露;泄露(+to/as)+that e.g. (1)他不小心泄漏了这个秘密。 He revealed the secret by accident. (2) 进一步侦查表明他是有罪的。 Further investigation revealed
26、 that he was guilty.,be obliged to do sth.,oblige / blaid / v. （常用被动态）使某人非做不可；迫使某人做某事，使负有的义务 feel obliged to do sth. 感觉有必要做某事 e.g. I feel obliged to say no to his demand.我感觉有必要对他的要求说不。 be obliged to do sth. 被迫做某事 e.g. They were obliged to sell their car to pay their debts off.他们被迫买车还债。 Im much oblig
27、ed to you. 我非常感谢你。,join,join v. 1.to fasten or bring together;connect;unite连结;接合；使结合(+to/together/up) e.g.他用胶水将这两块木料粘在一起。 He joined the two pieces of wood together with glue. 2. vt. To come together with; become united with; meet与.会合;和.作伴 e.g. (1) 你来和我一起喝杯酒好吗？Will you join me for a drink? (2) 小溪在什么地
28、方与那条河汇流？Where does this stream join the river?(3)你和我们一起吃晚饭好吗? Will you join us for dinner? 3. to become a member (of) 成为的一员，加入： e.g. 参军to join the army 4. vt. to take part in (an activity) as a member of a group 参加，加入当中 e.g.我将劝他加入我们的俱乐部。 Ill persuade him to join our club.,desert,desert dizt v. vt. t
29、o leave empty or leave completely离弃;舍弃；丢弃；擅离 e.g. 卫兵因擅离职守而受到处罚。 The guard was punished for deserting his post. 2. vt. to leave at a difficult time or in a cruel way, esp. with the intention of not returning; abandon背弃；遗弃 e.g. 他所有的朋友都抛弃了他! All his friends have deserted him! 3. vi. (from) to leave mil
30、itary service without permission开小差，当逃兵 e.g. 那个士兵开了小差。 The soldier deserted. desertion diz:n n. UC 离弃;抛弃 e.g. 两年后他因欲遗弃妻子而与她离了婚。 After two years he divorced his wife for desertion. 2. 擅离职守;开小差;逃亡 desert dezt n. 沙漠;荒野CU adj. 1. 沙漠的 2. 荒芜的;无人居住的 e.g. 没有人喜欢生活在那个沙漠地区。 Nobody likes to live in that desert
31、region.,regiment,regiment redimnt n. C 1. a large military group, 【军】团 e.g. 骑兵团a cavalry regiment 2. a very large number of living creatures (一)大群;大量(+of) e.g.在那个小岛上你可以看到成群的鸟。 You can find whole regiments of birds on the island. regiment vt. 1. 【军】把.编成团 2. (often passive) to control (people) firmly
32、and strictly, forcing them to obey orders【贬】 对严密管制,严格控制 e.g. 现在儿童不喜欢严格管教。Nowadays children dont like being regimented.,authority,authority :riti n. u (a position that gives someone) the ability, power, or right to control and command权利，权威，威信 e.g. (1)谁是这儿的当权者？Who is in authority here?(2) 他不具备做出这种决定的权
33、利。He doesnt have the necessary authority to make this sort of decision. 2. c (often pl.) a person or group with this power or right, esp. in public affairs当权者；官方，当局，公共事业机关 e.g. 政府是国家的最高权力机构。The government is the highest authority in the country. 3. c (on) a person, book, etc., whose knowledge or inf
34、ormation is dependable, good, and respected权威者；大师；泰斗；有权威之著作 e.g. 他在植物病虫害方面是最高权威。He is a leading authority on plant diseases. authoritative adj. 1. having or showing authority; demanding or deserving respect and obedience权威的，官方的，当局的，专断的，威严的 e.g. 威严的态度an authoritative manner 2. generally regarded as p
35、roviding knowledge or information that can be trusted权威性的，可信的，可靠的 e.g. 权威性的词典an authoritative dictionary,in action,in/into action in/into operation or a typical activity 在活动运转、工作 e.g. 他是个出色的网球手，你该看看他打球。He is a very good tennis player; you ought to see him in action. in action “在战斗中”之意 e.g. (1) 他在法国阵
36、亡。He was killed in action in France.(2) 这个士兵很不幸，他在战斗中失去了一条腿。The soldier was unfortunate enough to have lost one of his legs in action.,unaware,unaware nw adj. not having knowledge or consciousness (of something) 不知道的;未察觉到的;未意识到的 (+of)+that (1) 她不知道你要来。 She was unaware that you were coming. (2)他没有意识到有危险。 He was unaware of the danger.,recluse,recluse riklu:s n.a person who lives alone away from the world and avoids other people隐居者，遁世者，隐士,
