Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
thin, slim, skinny, slender, lean
Thin is a general word meaning that someone has little fat on their body. It is usually, but not always, disapproving.
• 她正向朋友吹嘘她的婚姻如何幸福，与此同时，颇具讽 刺意味的是，她的丈夫正与另一个女人约会。
Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
Stand up for (for sb./sth.) : speak, work, etc. in
favour of sb./sth.; support sb./sth. • You have to be prepared to stand up for the things you
Unit 2 Civil Rights Heroes
Tasks
• Language Study • Pre-reading tasks • Cultural Background • Text Analysis • Extensions • Role Play
Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
believe in. • Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself. 译：
• 在朋友遇到为难的时候，你应该为他挺身而出。
Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
Historic: famous or important history
Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
Ironically: it seems ironic (that)
• Ironically, his cold got better on the last day of his holiday.
• Ironically it is often the poorer people who give the most. 译：
不管重要与否而在过去存在的所有事物： e.g. a historical character Historical也指与历史或对过去的研究有关的事物： e.g. a historical novel (历史小说) e.g. historical discoveries (历史发现) 但这两个词并不是截然不同的。它们经常可换用： e.g. historic times或 historical times
Slim means thin in an attractive way Skinny is a fairly informal word meaning very thin, which is
usually disapproving Slender, lean, and slight are used mostly in written English. Lean means thin and looking strong and fit
Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
Site: place where a building, town, etc. was, is or will be
situated • The local government hasn’t yet chosen the site for the
• ancient historic sites/ historic monuments 译：
• 杨立伟的太空旅行具有重要历史意义。
Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
c.f. historical: of or about things in the past Historical指
• She was intent on pursuing a career in business 2) giving careful attention 3) his intent gaze 4) Intent upon her work, she didn't notice the cold. 译： • 你是不是存心要破坏我的声誉？ • 他目不转睛地看着她。
• In his book, Churchill recalls that historic first meeting with r the preservation of historic buildings and monuments.
Slender:
1）thin in an attractive or graceful way • She is slender and stylish. • slender legs/arms/fingers etc 2) small or very limited in amount or size • The company only has a slender hope of survival. 译： • 那个年轻女子站在大树下，亭亭玉立，楚楚动人。 • 共和党人以微弱优势赢得大选。
new skyscraper. • There are many archaeological sites in southern
England. 译： • 救援工人急忙赶往飞机坠毁现场。
Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
Intent:
1) to be determined to do something or achieve something be intent on/upon (doing) something