大学英语综合教程3 Unit 11

1、Unit 11On Becoming a Better StudentPut To say or write sth using words in a particular way It is hard to put into words how I feel now. Its fairly risky. Or to put it another way, dont try this at home.Not so muchas One description of sth is less correct than another She was not so much nervous as i

2、mpatient for the journey to be over. Its not so much a hobby as a career(=more like a career than a hobby)Translate: 与其说那是些岛屿，还不如说都是些沙洲。 They were not so much islands as sandbars 立即给人以深刻印象的与其说是衣服，还不如说是这个人本身 It wasnt so much the clothes as the man himself who impressed immediately 学校的最大作用，不在于教你一些知识，而

3、在于教你学习的方法 The great use of a school education is not so much to teach you things as to teach you the art of learning Para. 5: Not so muchas Not so much as = even without, even not 他连头也没有回一下。 He didnt so much as turn his face. 他甚至不辞而别。 He has left without so much as saying goodbye. 她是一个社交妇女，但她甚至连自己的名

4、字都不会写 She is a sociable woman, but she can not so much as write her own name.In a different/new/bad light: If sth is shown in a particular light, people can see that particular part of their characterI suddenly saw my father in a different light.Shed new light onPara.5: Discipline Training people to

5、 obey rules and orders Punishing Controlling behavior or situation There are serious discipline problems in the police force. Learning poetry is a good discipline for the memory. Working at home requires a good deal of discipline. Strict/poor/school/military discipline self-discipline 自律 Without the

6、se, our learning is but froth without substance. Our learning is (nothing) but froth without substance. He cannot but cry. = He can only cry. nothing but: only anything but: definitely not He was nothing but a lunatic. The hotel was anything but satisfactory.Nothing butFootingBalance or position-他在湿

7、滑的地板上失去平衡摔倒了。他在湿滑的地板上失去平衡摔倒了。He lost his footing on the wet floor and fell.-我们的经济平稳地增长。我们的经济平稳地增长。Our economic growth is on a firm footing.-非裔美国人希望与白人平等。非裔美国人希望与白人平等。The African-Americans desired for an equal footing with the whites.Approach Method ; deal with This book takes a new approach to art c

8、riticism. It might be possible to approach the problem in a different way.Precedence When sb is considered to be more important than elsepriority Do we want a society where appearance takes precedence over skill or virtue?Precedent & unprecedentedPrior : (adj.) Existing or arranged before the pr

9、esent situation You do not need any prior knowledge of the subject.Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal.Prior toBefore; previousAll the arrangements should be completed prior to your departure.Pitfall A hidden danger or difficulty He gave me advice on how to avoid the pitfalls. Th

10、e potential pitfalls of buying a house Complacency & Complacent A feeling of satisfaction with what you have achieved Despite yesterdays win, there is clearly no room for complacency if the team want to stay top.CorrespondenceSending and receiving lettersHe had been in correspondence with her fo

11、r several years before they finally met.Correspondent1). A person who exchanges letters regularly2). A newspaper or television reporter A war correspondentGo out of ones way to do = Take the trouble to do sthMake a special effort in spite of difficulties She was very kind to us and seemed to go out

12、of her way to help us. They went out of their way to make things difficult for their rivals.Cumulative Increasing gradually ; accumulation Learning is a cumulative process. Depression is often caused by the cumulative effects of stress. The cumulative effect of human activity on the world environmen

13、t Badger 不断督促; 纠缠 Try to persuade sb. My friends keep badgering me to get a cell phone. I had to badger the kids into doing their homework.Comprehension 1.When they start school, children are curious and ready to try to explore the unknown. However, they end up losing the spirit of discovering after

14、 years of formal education.2.“Advanced” learners are likely to make mistakes. For example, they may become excessively satisfied with their progress or, on the contrary, put too much pressure on themselves.Vocabulary Precedence 优先；超越Stigma 耻辱,污名ProportionalStrain 拉紧, 扯紧Pertinent 相干的;和.有关系的 (be to)In

15、juriousRelevanceTherapyVocabulary Substantial 有信服力的MotivationBe committed to 投身于Restriction = limitSubtleThrillingComplacentlyUnprecedented 史无前例的Substance 实质,内容MotivateCommitmentRestrictiveSubtletyThrillComplacency 骄傲自满Precedence IV. Go out of the way 不怕麻烦地；故意地Break throughConsist ofHold on to 坚持住Ob

16、ject toLive up to 遵守；做到；符合；不辜负Give upBe based onTranslation1. He felt heavily weighted with such high expectations from his parents.2. He explained the incident in a favorable light. 用的观点3. I hate him, for he often goes out of his way to backbite others.4. Many religious teachings urge people to surpass the mundane success. 尘世的Translation1. Personal initiative is one of the essential elements in promoting your career. 主动性2. I dont th