1、Read to think of what has happenedExamples Looking back on the past, I can now see that I have wasted so much of my precious time. He looks back at his four years of college with satisfaction.Envy 羡慕；嫉妒羡慕；嫉妒 n. a feeling you have toward someone that you wish you could have the same thing or quality
2、they haveExamples He was filled with envy at my success. His new car was the envy of all his friends. v. to feel envy of (sb) or at (sth)Envy 羡慕；嫉妒羡慕；嫉妒 n. a feeling you have toward someone that you wish you could have the same thing or quality they haveExamples He was filled with envy at my success
3、. His new car was the envy of all his friends. v. to feel envy of (sb) or at (sth)Every day I wish I could freeze time and make the next two weeks go more slowlySubjunctive Clause 虚拟语气“Wish” is followed by a subjunctive clause here.Example I wish it were cooler. (It is not cool. It is hot.) I wish y
4、ou had come to the cinema with us last night. (You didnt come.)turn back 返回返回 to (cause to) returnExamples Wed better turn back. Its getting dark. “So much for the new words. Now, please turn back to page 105. Lets read the text.”remarkable a.不同寻常的不同寻常的 worth mentioning; unusualExamples She is remar
5、kable for her sweet temper. When we went swimming last summer, we saw the most remarkable sunset at the e to 熟知；开始；了解熟知；开始；了解 (used with an infinitive) to learn to, to grow toExamples He had come to like the city better after living here for three years. I have come to realize how important it is to
6、 learn to use a computer.involve v.包括；涉及包括；涉及 to include sb or sth in, or to make them take part in or feel part of itExamples Taking the job would involve living abroad. Listening to radio programs is a good pastime because it involves the listeners imagination.find oneself doing 意识到某人正在做意识到某人正在做 t
7、o realize that one is doing sth without really intending or planning toExamples I find myself reading alone in the library. He finds himself not understanding why everybody is laughing. soul-searching 自省自省 a deep examination of ones mind and conscience Examples After many hours of soul-searching, he
8、 decided to admit his guilt. President Obama is doing some soul-searching over what happened at Penn State.reminisce v.回忆回忆 to talk or think about past experience, esp. pleasant onesExamples The two friends were reminiscing about their youth. She reminisced about her time in Europe.recapture v.回忆回忆
9、to capture again; to get into ones power again; cause to be experienced againExamples When having the party with these young people, they found themselves recapturing the joys of their youth.at the idea of想到想到 at the thought ofExamples Having never lived away from her parents, Jane began to panic at
10、 the idea of living on campus on her own. Smiles broadened on my mothers face. She just couldnt help it at the idea of the family reunion.feel like 想要做想要做 . (infml) to have a wish for; want; seemExamples Do you feel like a cup of coffee? It is such a fine day. I do feel like going out for a picnic.T
11、he world is enormous and the possibilities are endless.Paraphrase?KeyThe world is so big and who knows what will happen (after graduation). NoteFrom this sentence we can see that the author is reluctant to leave school with which he is familiar and at which he feels safe.queasy a.不安的不安的 uneasy; caus
12、ing uneasiness; troubledExamples The motion of the boat made her feel queasy.contemplate v.沉思沉思 to think (about) deeply and thoughtfullyExamples The doctor contemplated the difficult operation he had to perform. The possibility of war is too horrifying to mitment n.承诺承诺 1) the state of being committ
13、ed; deeply-felt loyalty to a particular aim, belief, etc.Examples The companys success this year would not have been possible without the commitment and dedication of the staff. He has a profound commitment to the family.torture 折磨折磨 v. to cause great pain or suffering toExamples The police tortured
14、 him to make him confess to the crime. She was tortured with / by guilt.Examples No torture would make me speak. It was sheer torture to have him play the violin so badly. n. the act of causing someone severe physical pain, or to force someone to give information; a severe pain or suffering caused i
15、n the mind or bodycherish v.珍惜珍惜 to care for tenderly; love; to keep a feeling deeply and firmly in mindExamples The old man cherished the girl as if she were his daughter. The child has been away for more than three years and his parents always cherish the hope that he will come back.Ex. 15 Transla
16、te the following sentences into English. 1. 我发觉自己对英语口语有着浓厚的兴趣。(find . doing) I found myself having great interest in spoken English.have great interest inEx. 15 Translate the following sentences into English. 2. 驱车行驶在高速公路上，我意识到近几年来，中国的公路系统发生了巨大的变化。 (realize; enormous) Driving on the expressway, I re
17、alized that enormous changes had taken place in Chinas highway system in recent years.driving on the expresswayEx. 15 Translate the following sentences into English. 3. 我简直不敢相信他这么快就学会了操作计算机。(can hardly believe; work) I can hardly believe that he has learned how to work a computer so quickly / in suc
18、h a short time.Work/operate a computerEx. 15 Translate the following sentences into English. 4. 三年的时光已经过去，这一刻终于来临了：不到两周我就要回国了。 (in less than) Three years have passed by and the final moment has come. / After three years, the time has come. In less than two weeks, I will return home / go back to my country.the final moment has come
