1、Toledo: A Problem of Menus,Project vt. 1.计划;规划;设计;打算 Can you project a new working scheme for us? 2.投射;投掷;发射;喷射 n. 1.项目, 计划, 方案, 课题 In their geography class, the children are doing a special project on North American Indians.,project oneself into 设想自己处身于The manager escaped being dismissed but projec
2、ted himself into an even more embarrassing situation.2. 他逃脱了罚款,但却陷入了进退两难的境地。(dilemma) He escaped being fined, but projected himself into a dilemma. 3. 公司摆脱了破产,但却陷入十分巨大的财政困境。 The company escaped going bankrupt, but projected itself into a serious financial difficulty.,dish n a cold dish homely dishes
3、 a meat dish vegetarian dishes vt. 盛食物;端(菜) You may dish the dinner now. Help me dish up the vegetables. 餐前菜starter、 主菜main course、 再加上餐后甜点dessert,available adj. 1.可用的,现成可使用的,合用的,便于利用的,在手边的;适用于的;可得到的,可获得的;可达到的;近便的;便利的,便于使用的 1. Ill send you all the books available. 2. My bicycle is not available, and
4、 it is being repaired. 3. The season ticket is available for three months. 4. When would the search function become available.,2.可会见的, 可与之交谈的;可接见的;可取得联系的;有暇的,空闲的,有时间的;暂时无工作的 The doctor is not available now. He was not always available to everyone.恐怕这些鞋子没有你穿的尺寸。 Im afraid these shoes are not availabl
5、e in your size.,technically 1. 技术上;工艺上;技巧上Her performance was technically brilliant but lacked feeling.Technically it is the most advanced equipment ever.The film is technically impressive, but lacks real excitement.2. 严密地来说;严格按照法律地The tomato is technically a fruit, although it is eaten as a vegetab
6、le.He was technically in breach of contract.,Lay down1.放下; 使躺下 The enemy laid down their arms. Lay the baby down gently.2.建造 There are laying down gas pipes.3.规定, 制定 He lays it down that the school should be kept clean and quiet. Prices are laid down by the manufacturer.,4.放弃; 牺牲 The martyr laid dow
7、n his life for the cause of national independence. Their lives have not been laid down in vain.5.贮藏(尤指酒类) He has laid down some excellent wine.6.出钱(买) I laid down 200 dollars for this TV set.,Sit back1.向后靠着坐 He sat back in his chair and looked at me. I saw him sitting back in the armchair, drinking
8、his beer.2.袖手旁观 Many people just sit back and do not get concerned about the worlds difficulties.,I reserved three rooms with the hotel, each of which had a different view of the scenery.2. 他从3家公司定的货,各家所给的折扣都不同。 He ordered from three companies, each of which offered a different discount. 3.我选择了4种类型,
9、各有特色。 I have chosen four models, each of which has its own specific features.,Their appearance gave us the impression that they had been working for a long time.2. 他们说的话给我的印象是他们刚争论过。 What they said gave me the impression that they had just had an argument. 3. 你的所作所为给我们大家的印象是你才是真正的老板。 What you did ga
10、ve us the impression that you are the real boss.,suspect vt. 1.猜疑(是), 怀疑(是), 觉得(是) I suspect him to know everything about that. We all suspect the truth of the report. The police suspect him of having taken the money. They suspect him to be a thief.名词 n. 1.嫌疑犯; 嫌疑分子; 可疑对象 Two suspects are now being
11、interrogated in connection with the killing.,Suspicious adj. 猜疑的, 疑心的 1. The rabbit is timid and suspicious. 2. These words showed that Amelia was suspicious. 3. Im very suspicious about his motives. 4. He is a suspicious character. 5. A man was hanging about the house in a suspicious manner.,We hav
12、e, as the professor suspected we might, found the solution so easily. 2.正如我所猜想的那样,他很可能成功地通过了面试。 He has ,as I suspected, passed the interview successfully 3.很可能跟你猜想的一样,那个地区的污染问题已经很严重了。 The problem of pollution in that area, as you suspect, is very serious now.,point at (把)对准, 指向 1. Its rude to point
13、your fingers at people. 2. He pointed the telescope at a deer on the hillside.3. 当警察抓住他时, 他正拿手枪对着他的经理.He was caught by the policeman pointing a gun at his manager.,whereupon 连接词 conj. 1.在这以后, 然后, 于是 He insulted her, whereupon she slapped him.,mood n. 1.心情, 情绪 You must change your mood. in a relaxed
14、mood 2.语气 4.气氛,氛围,have desire to do sth. 1. Most people have a desire to collect things. 2. I have no desire to discuss the question. 3. Have a strong desire to do sth. 4. Being a Chinese, is it wrong to have a desire to learn the Chinese language? He seemed to have no desire to go there; besides, h
15、is clothes were not good enough. 杰克渴望在谈判中取得成功。Jack has a strong desire to succeed in the negotiation.,1. The manager is now in a delighted mood and has no desire to see the customers turn away from his business.2. We are now in a bad mood and, of course, have no desire to see our football team lose
16、the game.3. They are in a high mood and have no desire to see anybody spoil the atmosphere of the party.,Scene n. 1.(戏剧的)一场, (电影、电视的)一个镜头, (小说的)一节 They have added a new scene at the beginning.2.背景, 现场 He has designed all the scenes and costumes.3.地点 The murder suspect couldnt explain away his finger
17、prints at the scene.4.景色, 景象 We climbed higher so that we might see the scenes better.,Make a scene 1.吵架,(当众)大吵大闹 2.在众人面前出丑1. She doesnt like to make a scene before strangers. 2. Did you make a scene with him again? 3. Why did you make a scene in the restaurant? 4. The English do not like to make a
18、scene in public.,Acknowledge vt. 1.承认, 供认 He acknowledged having made a mistake. I acknowledged him as an authority.2.告知已收到 We must acknowledge his letter.3.鸣谢, 感谢 They wishes to acknowledge the assistance of the police in the making of this film.4.对打招呼,理会;答理;对作出反应 I acknowledged his politeness with
19、 a bow.,Object n. 1.物体 What are those strange objects? 2.对象; 客体 The building is the main object of his interest. 3.目标; 意向; 目的 Our object is to get at the truth.vi. 不赞成, 反对; 抗议 1. He did not object. 2. I will not wear this dress if you object to it. 3. They objected that the plan was risky.,Objection
20、 n. 反对, 异议; 厌恶 Please present your objection to the plan.Objectionable adj.令人不快的;令人反感的;讨厌的 an objectionable smell,console vt. 安慰, 慰问 We tried to console her when her dog died.,Promise vt. 预示 A timely snow promises a good harvest. She promised to be a brilliant musician.,名词 n. 1.承诺, 诺言 Id like to com
21、e with you but thats not a promise, dont rely on it. 2.希望, 前途 You show promise as a musician but your lack of practice is keeping you back.你能保证把这台电脑完好无损地还给我吗? Can you promise to return me the computer in good condition?,refrain from 忍住,制止,戒除;控制,克制不要 1. refrain from doing. 2. Please refrain from smok
22、ing. 3. refrain from any rash action 4. cant refrain from falling tears 5. Refrain from arguing with your mate.,follow through 保持, 坚持 David is determined to follow his plan through.,Make a face 非正做鬼脸, 做苦相 The boy made the baby laugh by making a face at him.The girl made a face at the taste of the medicine.,