自考高级英语上册Lesson 5
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reward somebody with something
The club’s directors rewarded him with a free season ticket.
reward somebody for (doing) something
She wanted to reward the cleaners for their efforts.
his attempts to project himself as a potential leader
lie behind
• if something lies behind an action, it is the real reason for the action even though it may be hidden:
It’s incredible that he survived the earthquake.
make a/the difference
• to have an important effect or influence on something or someone Make a / the difference to / between
be supposed to do / be sth
• used to say what someone should or should not do, especially because of rules or what someone in authority has said
I’m not supposed to tell anyone.
Economically, women predominate in the lower-paying and dead-end jobs, and they are invariably paid less than a man for the same job. Many men in America deny that there is a prejudice against woman. They say this is social division of labor.
Incredulous a.
• unable or unwilling to believe something
incredulous look/expression/voice etc
• Incredible: too strange to be believed, or very difficult to believe SYN unbelievable
• used to say what was or is expected or intended to happen, especially when it did not happen
The meeting was supposed to take place on Tuesday, but we’ve had to postpone it.
Lesson Five
I’d Rather Be Black than Female
Women in America have made great contributions to the development of their country. However, they have been suffering from all kinds of sexual discrimination. Politically, all they do is tedious details that make the difference between victory and defeat on election day. But few of them can be promoted to higher positions while men reap their rewards.
Whatever she did, it made no difference. One more person wouldn’t make any difference to the arrangements.
reward
• give something to someone because they have done something good or helpful or have worked for it
run for
• to try to be elected in an election SYN stand British English run for
Obama is running for a second term as President.
run against
Feinstein will win if she runs against Lungren.
• used to say that something is believed to be true by many people, although it might not be true or you might disagree
Mrswenku.baidu.comCarver is supposed to have a lot of money.
Lots of women are content with their roles as second-class citizens. Therefore the author believes, it will be a long and tough
struggle for women to gain their genuine equality.
Project v.
• to try to make other people have a particular idea about you
I hope the team will project a smart professional image.
project yourself (as something)
The club’s directors rewarded him with a free season ticket.
reward somebody for (doing) something
She wanted to reward the cleaners for their efforts.
his attempts to project himself as a potential leader
lie behind
• if something lies behind an action, it is the real reason for the action even though it may be hidden:
It’s incredible that he survived the earthquake.
make a/the difference
• to have an important effect or influence on something or someone Make a / the difference to / between
be supposed to do / be sth
• used to say what someone should or should not do, especially because of rules or what someone in authority has said
I’m not supposed to tell anyone.
Economically, women predominate in the lower-paying and dead-end jobs, and they are invariably paid less than a man for the same job. Many men in America deny that there is a prejudice against woman. They say this is social division of labor.
Incredulous a.
• unable or unwilling to believe something
incredulous look/expression/voice etc
• Incredible: too strange to be believed, or very difficult to believe SYN unbelievable
• used to say what was or is expected or intended to happen, especially when it did not happen
The meeting was supposed to take place on Tuesday, but we’ve had to postpone it.
Lesson Five
I’d Rather Be Black than Female
Women in America have made great contributions to the development of their country. However, they have been suffering from all kinds of sexual discrimination. Politically, all they do is tedious details that make the difference between victory and defeat on election day. But few of them can be promoted to higher positions while men reap their rewards.
Whatever she did, it made no difference. One more person wouldn’t make any difference to the arrangements.
reward
• give something to someone because they have done something good or helpful or have worked for it
run for
• to try to be elected in an election SYN stand British English run for
Obama is running for a second term as President.
run against
Feinstein will win if she runs against Lungren.
• used to say that something is believed to be true by many people, although it might not be true or you might disagree
Mrswenku.baidu.comCarver is supposed to have a lot of money.
Lots of women are content with their roles as second-class citizens. Therefore the author believes, it will be a long and tough
struggle for women to gain their genuine equality.
Project v.
• to try to make other people have a particular idea about you
I hope the team will project a smart professional image.
project yourself (as something)