自考高级英语下册课文讲解
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5. confine … to …: restrict or keep within certain limits 限定在一定范围
I wish the speaker would confine himself to the subject.我希望演讲者不要离题。
Confine your criticism to matters you understand. 发表评论不要超出自己所了解的范围。
11. justify (v): show that sb. / sth. is right , reasonable or just 表明是正当的，有理的，公正的
They found it hard to justify their son's giving up a secure well-paid job. 他们难以理解儿子竟放弃收入颇丰的稳定工作。Tiredness cannot possibly justify your treating staff this way. 你不能以疲劳为由就这样对待职工
remain in the press by making a contrast with television based on the date out of a survey.
Having sharply criticized the partisan bit and the abuse of the sacred right entrusted to the
She'll be glad to get the exam over with. 等考试结束她就高兴了。
He looked upon the wedding ceremony as a mere formality --- something to be got over with as quickly as possible. 他只把婚礼看成一种形式，一件应尽快了结的事。
9. bolster (y): strengthen or reinforce sth. ; give support to 加强；支持
The government borrowed money to bolster up the economy. 政府贷款以促进经济发展。
10. stufБайду номын сангаас
(1) (v): fill sth. tightly; cram sth. 塞满
The principal allotted each grade a part in the Christmas program. 校长分给每个年级一部分圣诞礼物。
3. available (a): (of things) that can be used or obtained ; (of people) free 可用的；可得到的；有空的
He speaks French well enough to pass for a Frenchman. 他法语流利得让人以为他是法国人。
In this small village he passes for a wise man. 在这个小村里，人们把他看成一位智者。
4. get over with; complete sth. unpleasant but necessary 结束必须做的讨厌事
Her behavior speaks of suffering bravely borne. 她的表现显示出她承受痛苦的勇气。
I didn' t think his performance was anything to speak of. 我想他的表现没什么值得一提的。
3. pass for: be accepted as 被认为；被当作
Don't stuff anything else in, or the bag will burst. 不能再塞任何东西了，否则包会撑破的。
(2) (n): material of which sth. is made; unnamed subject matter 材料；题材
Real life is the stuff of all good novels. 现实生活是所有优秀小说的题材。
There's little coverage of foreign news in the newspaper. 报纸上几乎没有国外新闻报道。
8. document (v): prove or support (sth. ) with documents 用文件证实或证明
The lawyer gathered evidence to document the charges. 律师收集材料为控告提供证据。
Constant cursing cheapens oneself. 经常骂人遭人轻看。
17. entrust (v): give (someone) the charge of (sth) with complete trust 委托某人负责
Can I entrust you with the secret plans? 我能把这些秘密计划委托给你吗？
12. feature (n): special program; distinctive characteristic; aspect; 特别节目；特征
All news and features deal with local people and happenings. 所有新闻及特别节目都是有关当地人物事件。The capacity to think is the feature of our species. 思维能力是人类所特有的。
Justice has prevailed; the guilty man has been punished. 正义得到了伸张；罪人受到了惩罚。15. degrade (v): cause to be less deserving of respect 贬低；使……丢脸
He degraded himself by cheating and telling lies. 他因欺骗说谎而降低了自己的身份。
This ticket is available until the end of the month. 本票到月底前有效。
4. color (v): give a special effect or feeling to (a person, event, etc.) 影响
Don’t allow personal loyalty to color your judgment. 不要因讲义气而影响了你的判断。
means trouble, work and cost.
词汇 (Vocabulary)
1. conflict (v): (of opinions, desires, etc.) be in opposition or disagreement; be incompatible 不一致；冲突
Their account of events conflicts with ours. 他们对事件的说法与我们截然不同。
This seat has the virtue of being adjustable. 这种座位好在可以调节。
One of his virtues is that he never gets angry. 他的优点之一是从不生气。
7. coverage (n): reporting of events; extent to which sth. is covered 新闻报道；覆盖范围
I was accused of stealing money from her but in fact it was the other way round. 说我偷了她的钱，其实正好相反，是她偷了我的钱。
2. speak of: indicate sth. ; be mentioned 表明
Bright red is the predominant color in the room. 鲜红是屋子里的主色调。.
English is one of the world's predominant languages. 英语是世界主要语言之一。
6. virtue (n): advantage; moral goodness or excellence; (of medicine) effect 优点；美德
Do British laws conflict with any international laws? 英国法与国际法是否有相违背之处？
2. allot (v): give (time, money, duties, etc.) as a share of what is available; apportion sth. 分配；分给
His inspiring speech elevated the audience. 他那赋有激情的演讲鼓舞了听众
14. prevail (v): be widespread; exist or happen generally; fight successfully 盛行；战胜
The use of horses for plough still prevails among the poorer farmers. 用马耕作在贫苦农民中仍十分普遍。
press: to inform a free people. Marya Mamies has reached a conclusion that the press will
be hopeless and useless unless it has to make some dramatic changes even though change
He’s entrusted his children to my care for the day. 他委托我照看一天孩子。
短语 (Expressions)
1. …it is the other way around. : the opposite of what is expected or supposed. 正好相反
One' s point of view is necessarily colored by past 'experience. 一个人的观点肯定受其经历影响。
5. predominant (a): prevailing; most noticeable; having more power or influence than others 盛行的；占优势的
I felt degraded by having to ask for money. 我出于无奈向别人要钱，觉得有失尊严。
16. cheapen (v): make oneself / sth. less worthy of respect; degrade 贬低
It's only cheapening yourself to behave like that. 那样做只能使你自贬身价。
高级英语（下）
Lesson One
What’s Wrong with Our Press?
课文要义（Main idea of the text）
As a printed - word woman, the author tries to point out the disadvantages and problems
13. elevate (v): make better or more educated; raise to a higher place or rank 使更好；提高
The vice president was elevated to president of the company. 副经理被提升为公司经理。
I wish the speaker would confine himself to the subject.我希望演讲者不要离题。
Confine your criticism to matters you understand. 发表评论不要超出自己所了解的范围。
11. justify (v): show that sb. / sth. is right , reasonable or just 表明是正当的，有理的，公正的
They found it hard to justify their son's giving up a secure well-paid job. 他们难以理解儿子竟放弃收入颇丰的稳定工作。Tiredness cannot possibly justify your treating staff this way. 你不能以疲劳为由就这样对待职工
remain in the press by making a contrast with television based on the date out of a survey.
Having sharply criticized the partisan bit and the abuse of the sacred right entrusted to the
She'll be glad to get the exam over with. 等考试结束她就高兴了。
He looked upon the wedding ceremony as a mere formality --- something to be got over with as quickly as possible. 他只把婚礼看成一种形式，一件应尽快了结的事。
9. bolster (y): strengthen or reinforce sth. ; give support to 加强；支持
The government borrowed money to bolster up the economy. 政府贷款以促进经济发展。
10. stufБайду номын сангаас
(1) (v): fill sth. tightly; cram sth. 塞满
The principal allotted each grade a part in the Christmas program. 校长分给每个年级一部分圣诞礼物。
3. available (a): (of things) that can be used or obtained ; (of people) free 可用的；可得到的；有空的
He speaks French well enough to pass for a Frenchman. 他法语流利得让人以为他是法国人。
In this small village he passes for a wise man. 在这个小村里，人们把他看成一位智者。
4. get over with; complete sth. unpleasant but necessary 结束必须做的讨厌事
Her behavior speaks of suffering bravely borne. 她的表现显示出她承受痛苦的勇气。
I didn' t think his performance was anything to speak of. 我想他的表现没什么值得一提的。
3. pass for: be accepted as 被认为；被当作
Don't stuff anything else in, or the bag will burst. 不能再塞任何东西了，否则包会撑破的。
(2) (n): material of which sth. is made; unnamed subject matter 材料；题材
Real life is the stuff of all good novels. 现实生活是所有优秀小说的题材。
There's little coverage of foreign news in the newspaper. 报纸上几乎没有国外新闻报道。
8. document (v): prove or support (sth. ) with documents 用文件证实或证明
The lawyer gathered evidence to document the charges. 律师收集材料为控告提供证据。
Constant cursing cheapens oneself. 经常骂人遭人轻看。
17. entrust (v): give (someone) the charge of (sth) with complete trust 委托某人负责
Can I entrust you with the secret plans? 我能把这些秘密计划委托给你吗？
12. feature (n): special program; distinctive characteristic; aspect; 特别节目；特征
All news and features deal with local people and happenings. 所有新闻及特别节目都是有关当地人物事件。The capacity to think is the feature of our species. 思维能力是人类所特有的。
Justice has prevailed; the guilty man has been punished. 正义得到了伸张；罪人受到了惩罚。15. degrade (v): cause to be less deserving of respect 贬低；使……丢脸
He degraded himself by cheating and telling lies. 他因欺骗说谎而降低了自己的身份。
This ticket is available until the end of the month. 本票到月底前有效。
4. color (v): give a special effect or feeling to (a person, event, etc.) 影响
Don’t allow personal loyalty to color your judgment. 不要因讲义气而影响了你的判断。
means trouble, work and cost.
词汇 (Vocabulary)
1. conflict (v): (of opinions, desires, etc.) be in opposition or disagreement; be incompatible 不一致；冲突
Their account of events conflicts with ours. 他们对事件的说法与我们截然不同。
This seat has the virtue of being adjustable. 这种座位好在可以调节。
One of his virtues is that he never gets angry. 他的优点之一是从不生气。
7. coverage (n): reporting of events; extent to which sth. is covered 新闻报道；覆盖范围
I was accused of stealing money from her but in fact it was the other way round. 说我偷了她的钱，其实正好相反，是她偷了我的钱。
2. speak of: indicate sth. ; be mentioned 表明
Bright red is the predominant color in the room. 鲜红是屋子里的主色调。.
English is one of the world's predominant languages. 英语是世界主要语言之一。
6. virtue (n): advantage; moral goodness or excellence; (of medicine) effect 优点；美德
Do British laws conflict with any international laws? 英国法与国际法是否有相违背之处？
2. allot (v): give (time, money, duties, etc.) as a share of what is available; apportion sth. 分配；分给
His inspiring speech elevated the audience. 他那赋有激情的演讲鼓舞了听众
14. prevail (v): be widespread; exist or happen generally; fight successfully 盛行；战胜
The use of horses for plough still prevails among the poorer farmers. 用马耕作在贫苦农民中仍十分普遍。
press: to inform a free people. Marya Mamies has reached a conclusion that the press will
be hopeless and useless unless it has to make some dramatic changes even though change
He’s entrusted his children to my care for the day. 他委托我照看一天孩子。
短语 (Expressions)
1. …it is the other way around. : the opposite of what is expected or supposed. 正好相反
One' s point of view is necessarily colored by past 'experience. 一个人的观点肯定受其经历影响。
5. predominant (a): prevailing; most noticeable; having more power or influence than others 盛行的；占优势的
I felt degraded by having to ask for money. 我出于无奈向别人要钱，觉得有失尊严。
16. cheapen (v): make oneself / sth. less worthy of respect; degrade 贬低
It's only cheapening yourself to behave like that. 那样做只能使你自贬身价。
高级英语（下）
Lesson One
What’s Wrong with Our Press?
课文要义（Main idea of the text）
As a printed - word woman, the author tries to point out the disadvantages and problems
13. elevate (v): make better or more educated; raise to a higher place or rank 使更好；提高
The vice president was elevated to president of the company. 副经理被提升为公司经理。