unit2tyrannyoftheurgent(編輯修改稿)
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【文章內(nèi)容簡(jiǎn)介】 Language Points ? trail: a stream of dust, smoke, people, vehicles, etc. behind something moving ? He went inside, leaving a trail of muddy footprints behind him. ? The hurricane has left a trail of destruction across much of the area. ? trail: a stream of dust, smoke, people, vehicles, etc. behind something moving ? He went inside, leaving a trail of muddy footprints behind him. ? The typhoon has left a trail of death and destruction across much of the area. ? haunt (v.): to be always in the thoughts of ? The decision to leave her children now haunts her. ? Thirty years after the fire he is still haunted by images of death and destruction. ? exacting: (of a person or piece of work demanding too much care, effort and attention ? Volunteers are needed for an exacting assignment dilemma: a situation in which one has to make a difficult choice between two courses of action, both perhaps equally undesirable The doctor’s dilemma was whether he should tell the patient the truth or not. ? priority: something that needs attention, consideration, service, etc, before others. ? You have to learn to get your priorities straight. ? Getting your priorities in order is an efficient way not to waste time on trivial or even meaningless pursuit. misgiving: (a feeling of ) doubt, distrust, or fear , esp. about a future event We had misgivings about flying near mountains in such weather. The plan seemed utterly impractical and I was filled with misgiving about it. ? crowd out: to keep out for lack of space ? Pressure on study space has crowded out new students from many university libraries. ? The article was crowded out of yesterday’s edition. ? maxim(n.): a short saying that expresses a general truth or a rule for good and sensible behavior ? Aesop’s fables illustrate moral maxim. ? rebuke(v.): to speak angrily to (somebody) ? Her mother rebuked her for frightening her brother. ? He was rebuked for cheating. ? breach(v.): to break (a promise, agreement, etc.)。 to make an open
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