1、Unit 15 Language points,我的哥哥 My elder brother 他比我年长12岁 He is my elder by 12 years. 对有益处 Be beneficial to sb=be good for=do good to= Be of great benefit to =benefit sb 知道他康复了是一件令人满意的事。 Its a great satisfaction to know she is well again.,你的成功另你的父母满意。 Your success gave me great satisfaction. 令人满意的是 To
2、ones satisfaction 满意 Be satisfied/pleased/content with sth 渴望 Be eager for sth=starve for 值得做某事 It is worthwhile to do/doing 喘不过气的 Breathless,忙的喘不过气 In a breathless hurry 深呼吸 Take a deep breath 屏住呼吸 Catch/hold ones breath 年产量 The annual production 这个骄傲的人宁愿饿死也不乞讨。 The proud man would starve rather th
3、an beg for food. 非常需要 be starved of,饿死 Die of starvation=starve to death 捐赠 Donation 调整以适应 Adjust oneself/sth to sth 使适合，配合 Fit in with 丰富 Enrich sth with sth,这些年的经历使得他的性格成熟了。 The experiences of these years matured his character. 这次事故是由于他的粗心驾驶。 The accident was due to his careless driving. 父母们应该关心孩子
4、。The parentscare is due to their children. 火车应于下午3点开。 The train is due to start at 3pm. 火热的太阳会融化冰。 The hot sun will melt the ice.,食物要在恒温下保存。 The food is kept at a uniform temperature. 便服 Casual clothes 流行的/不流行的 In fashion/out of fashion 迎合时上 Follow/be in the fashion 拥有 Possess/be possessed of/be in
5、the possession of /be in possession of,有重要性，有意义 Make a difference=be of some importance 好的食物和充足的练习对健康极为重要的。 Good food and plenty of exercise is essential for health. 人和猿最基本的区别是智力。 The essential difference between man and ape is intelligence. 我们只买的起必须品。 We can only afford to buy essentials.,青春期，青春 Yo
6、uth 他是一个有前途的青年。 He is a promising youth. 青年们喜欢音乐。 Youth are fond of music. 为作出贡献 Make a contribution/ contributions to sth 我给教堂捐了十元钱。 I gave a ten-dollor contribution to the church.,为新的投资者提供了新机会。 New opportunities are opening up for investors. 美洲的发现为欧洲开辟了新世界。 The discovery of America opened up a new
7、 word to Europe. 过了多久才 It was +时间 before sb did It will be +时间 before sb do 自从已经多久了 It has been/is +时间 since sb did,赞成，同意 Approve of sb/sth 在有些方面 In some respects 然而 Whereas,代表性的，典型性的 Typical 简短介绍 Give a short presentation about 精力充沛的和乐观的 Energetic and optimistic 先前地，在前地 Previously 激励某人做某事，鼓励某人做某事 Inspire sb to do sth,给了我成功的动力 Give me the motivation to succeed 结果是 As a consequence,集中精力 Concentrate on 偏远地区/乡村 A remote part/rural areas 引进现代化的教学方法 Introduce the modern teaching methods 获得技巧 Acquire skills 为什么筹款 Raise money for,
