基础综合英语b

Wedded Dis

Dis : informal verb meaning to show disrespect to, often by insult or criticism. (Disrespect for marriage)

It is actually a play on the phrase “wedded bliss” which means

“happiness after the wedding ceremony”

blow up: to increase in force; arise; come to notice

e.g. It looks as If the gale will blow up again.

A storm is blowing up.

take a toll: to cause or be accompanied by loss, damage, injury

e.g. The earthquake that occurred in the mountainous area has taken

a heavy life and property toll.

The pressure can take its toll.

cyn ical ν a. distrustful or incredulous of human goodness and sincerity.

e.g. The setbacks in life have made him very cynical about the

meaning of life.

He was also cynical enough to believe that any other woman might be as unpleasant to live with.

pedesta1 n. supporting base

e.g. The pedestal is there, but the statue is missing.

Some examples still had a molded foot pedestal, while others had four short, cast and chased legs.

sarcastic /sa:'k?stik a. (of remarks, tone, look) bitter and wounding

e.g. "Don't save my money" was her husband's sarcastic comments

when she chose one expensive article after another.

Harvey was clowning around pretending to be a gunman which

was his way of being sarcastic to me.

overpower ν. to make ineffective by excess of force

e.g. To my relief, the young man overpowered the robber

He ruled with justice and mercy, befriending the Moors rather

than seeking to overpower them with his presence.

dissolution n. the state of being ended分解, 解散

e.g. the dissolution of the former Soviet Union

Leonard's grandfather died, and soon he was faced with other

traumas: his mother’s remarriage and its unhappy dissolution

1. In February, I got engaged to a guy who I believe to be the most amazing man alive. I feel so lucky, and I am very much in love. I cannot wait to be married.

2. Since I have been engaged, while I have gotten a lot of congratulatory wishes from friends, some older, more cynical people just

won't let me be. I have heard the following comments, knocking me from my I'm-getting-married-to-the-love-of-my-life pedestal: "It will never last," "You won't even make it to the altar," "Marriage is so difficult," "It's so hard to make it work" and my favorite, accompanied by an eye ro1l and a horribly sarcastic I tone, "Good luck to you!" I get lectures on the struggles that lie ahead, looks of sympathy, and speeches on how terrible my life will be in about 10 years when I wi11 apparently hate my husband. Can't anyone just let me be happy? People love my fiancé and no one has ever said that I am not ready. So why is this such a mistake? Why do some adults who have had bad experiences decide to kill my happiness with nasty remarks instead of just saying congratulations?

3. Don't get me wrong, I have not allowed my happiness to overpower my common sense. I know all about the struggles of marriage. I know all about the heartache: that children can strain a marriage, that money issues can blow up, that a couple can lose their connection, that job stress can take a toll and that changing and growing older can aid in the dissolution of what once was real love. I know it's not always easy or fun, and that it's not perfect forever.

4. I saw this firsthand when my parents were divorced last year. I watched their once-perfect union fall apart amid unhappiness, pain, desperation, frustration, sadness and anger. Marriage can be a beautiful journey, but it isn't for everyone. My mom and dad are much happier apart. I thought I wouldn't want to be married after living through that until I met the man of my dreams and he changed my mind.

a breath of微风，迹象，

e.g. Let's go out for a breath of fresh air. 让我们到外面去呼吸点新鲜空气。

hardly a breath of air几乎没有一点风

It's really sultry. There isn't a breath of air/wind.真的闷热得很,一点儿风也没有。

a breath of spring in the air春天的气息

Withstand ν to resist, oppose successfully

e.g. Young people must withstand the temptation of the electronic

games.

He said he doubted the ability of the boat to withstand rough

weather.

catastrophe n disaster

e.g. The nuclear radiation is undoubtedly a catastrophe for the nation.

Contaminants combined with inappropriate wound care can

convert a simple wound to a major catastrophe.

neurotic a. suffering from mild mental illness