UNIT 7 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
TEXT A: A Sailor's Christmas Gift
Good Usage(Para. 1)
on our way from Paris to Nice
everything had gone wrong
broke down
on Christmas Eve
we checked into a shabby hotel
no Christmas spirit in our hearts
Good Usage(Paras. 2-3)
carelesslydecorated for the holiday
five tablesin the restaurant were occupied
by himself
in the corner
monotonouslyplayed Christmas music
Good Usage(Paras. 4-6)
ordered our meal in French
I scolded my wife for beingstupid.
defended her
felt even worse
on our left
slapped one of his children forsome minor fault
were interrupted by
an unpleasant blast of cold air
dragged herself in
went from one table to another
Good Usage(Paras.7-9)
sit down at atable
Can you imagine…?
Good Usage(Paras.10-12)
pointed to
got up to leave
walked over tothe flower woman’s table
Good Usage(Paras.13-16)
pressing one of thesmall flowers flat
handed the womana twenty-franc note
leaning over
straightening up
may I havepermission to
to present thisflower to your beautiful daughter
in one quickmotion
Good Usage(Paras.17-18)
Christmasexploded throughout the restaurant like a bomb
jumped up
hobbling to themiddle of the floor
shouted to thepiano player
beating the keyswith magic hands
nodding his headin rhythm
Good Usage(Paras.19-20)
in time tothe music
the cornersof her mouth turned up
in laughter
jumped ontheir chairs
embraced theflower woman
beat rhythmwith his fork against a bottle
climbed onhis lap
singingmerrily
Good Usage(Paras.21-22)
ordered wind foreveryone
called forchampagne
made the rounds
kissing each ofus on both cheeks
joined in
people crowdedin from the street
kept time to theChristmas carols
Good Usage(Para.23)
ended up beingthe very best Christmas Eve
a young sailorwho had Christmas spirit in his soul
released thelove and joy
smothered withinus by anger
Key Words and Expressionsfor Text A
on?one’s way to:in the process of coming, going, or traveling to?去……的途中
e.g.1.I’ll buy some bread on my way home.
2.We were already on the way to the airport when we realized we’d forgotten our passports.
我們已經在去機場途中了，突然意識到忘記帶護照了。
Usage: phrases with “way”
all the way 一路上；徹底地
by the way 順便說一下
by way of 途經
in a? way; in one way; in some ways 某種程度上
in? a big (small) way 大（小）規模
in? the way 造成不便或障礙
one? way or another 考慮到各個方面
the? other way round 相反
out? of the way 偏遠
to? my way of thinking 在我看來
under? way 已經開始并進行著
go?wrong
1.experience problems or difficulties不如意，不對頭；遇到麻煩
e.g.1.The party was going well until my parents arrived; then everything went wrong.
2.Their marriage started to go wrong when he got a job abroad.他得到一份在國外的工作,他們的婚姻就在那時開始出現問題。
2. makemistakes at a particular stage in a process 犯錯
e.g.Check your work again and see ifyou can spot where you went wrong.
trap?n.?a plan for deceiving and tricking a person（人的）計謀，策略，陷阱
e.g.1.His pleasant conversation was justa trap to make her say more than she should.他愉快的談話不過是個策略，誘使她多說些她本不該說的話。
2.It is easy to fall into the trap of taking out a loan you can not afford.很容易就鉆進陷阱，背上你償還不起的貸款。
Collocations:
lay / set a trapbe / get caught in a trapfallinto / walk into a trap
rent?vt.esp. AmEpay money for the use of (a car, boat, etc.) for a short time〖尤美〗租用（汽車、船只等）
e.g. 1.Hong Kong is one of the most expensive cities in the world to rent space in.
2. Will you rent a car while you’re in Spain?你在西班牙期間會租輛車嗎？
CF:rent, hire, lease
租房子用rent，如: We rented an apartment together.
在美式英語里，租車,租電器產品也可以用rent，如: The TV is rented.
而在英式英語里，雖然也可以說rent a car， 但是經常說的是hire a car，如: You can hire a car at the airport.
長時間地租房子，租車或租設備，尤其是用于商業目的，可以用lease，如: If you upgrade computers regularly, it maywork out cheaper to lease them.
break?down
1. (esp. of machinery) stop working; fail（機器）停止運轉；壞掉
e.g.1.We’re sorry to arrive late, but the bus broke down soon after we set off.
2.The telephone system has broken down.?電話系統失靈了。
2. fail; collapse失敗；崩潰；瓦解；垮
e.g.Negotiations between the two sides have broken down.?雙方談判已經破裂。
3.(of sb’s health) become very bad; collapse（指某人健康狀況）變得惡劣；垮
e.g. Her health broke down under the pressureof work.工作的壓力把她的身體弄垮了。
4. lose control of one’s feelings感情失去控制
e.g. Hebroke down and wept when he heard the news.他聽到這個消息時不禁痛哭起來。
irritable?a.?tending to get angry at small things; easily annoyed易怒的，急躁的
e.g.1.The long drive home from work lefthim feeling tired and irritable.下班回家長長的車程讓他感到又累又急。
2.He had been waiting for over an hour and was beginning to feel irritable.已經等了一個多小時他開始急了。
occupy?vt.?use a place占用
e.g.1.Many patients who are occupyinghospital beds could be transferred to other places.許多現在正占用床位的病人可以轉到其他地方。
2.The bathroom’s occupied. I think John’s in there.廁所有人。我想約翰正在里面。
(all) by oneself?alone, without help單獨地，獨自地
e.g.1.He was sitting by himself, looking very sad.
2.David spent Christmas all by himself.?戴維一個人過的圣誕節。
miserable?a.?very unhappy極不愉快的，痛苦的
e.g.1.Thechild iscold,hungry,andtired; ofcoursehe’sfeelingmiserable.
2.I spent a miserable weekend alone at home.單獨一個人呆在家里，我過了一個很不開心的周末。
scold?vt.?old-fashspeak angrily and complainingly to (sb. who has done sth. wrong)〖過時〗責罵；斥責（做錯事的人）
e.g.1.Latershescoldedherdaughterforhavingtalkedtoherfatherlikethat.
2.He never raised hisvoice or scolded me unfairly.他從來不提高嗓門或不分青紅皂白地責罵我。
defend?vt.?use arguments to support, protect, or show the rightness of為…辯護
e.g. 1.How canyoudefendthe killingof animalsfor scientificresearch?
2.Students should be ready to explain and defend their views.學生應該勇于解釋自己的觀點并為之辯護。
minor?a.lesser or smaller in degree, size, number, or importance when compared with others較少（小）的；低級的，次要的
e.g.1.Heleftmostofhismoneytohissons;hisdaughterreceivedonlyaminor share of his wealth.
2.There may be some minor changes to the schedule.時間表可能有些小的改動。
Antonym: major
interrupt?vt.break the flow of speech or action of (sb.) by saying or doing sth.打斷（某人的）講話；中斷（某人的）行動；打擾
e.g.1.She’sstudyingforanexamtomorrow,soyou’dbetternotinterrupther.
2.Will you stop interrupting me when I’m talking!我說話的時候請不要打斷我！
straighten up:?get up from a bent-over position直起身來，挺起身來
e.g.1.Hestraightensup,combshishair,andwalksintothemeeting.
2. Straighten up slowly, then repeat the exercise ten times.慢慢直起身，然后重復這個練習10次。
permission?n.?[U]an esp. formal text of allowing, written or spoken agreement許可，準許；批準
e.g.1.They cannot leavethecountrywithoutpermission.
2.You must ask permission before taking any photographs inside thechurch.你必須取得同意才能在教堂里拍照。
Collocations:
ask /request / apply for permission
give / grant permission
get / obtain / receive permission
have permission (to do sth.)
refuse / deny (sb.) permission
with / without (sb.’s) permission
special / written permission
注意:
不能說a permission或者the permission。
depart?vi.fml or lit?leave; go away, esp. when starting a journey〖正式或文〗離開
e.g.1.The 12.15 train to Atlanta willdepart from Platform 16.12點15分去亞特蘭大的列車在16號站臺乘車。
2.The ship was due to depart at any moment.船隨時都會出發的。
lean?vi.(leant,leantorleaned, leaned)?slope or bend from an upright position傾斜；彎斜，屈身
e.g.1.LastsummervacationIwenttoItalyandvisitedthe LeaningTowerofPisa.
2.A man was leaning out of the window.一個男的把身子探出窗外。
ancient?a.
1.usu.?humor(of people or objects) very old; in or of times long ago〖一般幽〗老掉牙的；古代的
e.g.1.Ilook rather ancient in this photo.
I feel pretty ancient when I see how the younger generation behaves.看到年輕一代的舉止行為,我覺得我太老了。
2.belonging to times long past古代的；遠古的
e.g. Rome is famous for itsancient monuments such as the Coliseum.羅馬因其古老的建筑物而聞名，如斗獸場。
enthusiasm?n.?a strong active feeling of interest and admiration巨大的興趣，熱情，熱心，熱忱
e.g.1.Theplayhewatchedlast night aroused his enthusiasm for acting.
2.Employers showed little enthusiasm for the new regulations.用人單位對新規定沒有多大熱情。
Collocations:
with enthusiasm
great / much / considerable / enormousenthusiasm
little enthusiasm
lack of enthusiasm
full of enthusiasm
show (great / considerable / little) enthusiasm
lose enthusiasm
share sb.’s enthusiasm
fire sb. with enthusiasm
generate enthusiasm
dampen sb.’s enthusiasm
boundless / unbounded enthusiasm
deliver?vt.
1. take (goods, letters, etc.) to people’s houses or places of work遞送，傳送
e.g.1.Lettersaredeliveredtothe smalltown everyotherday.
2.Unfortunately the package was delivered to the wrong address.不幸的是，包裹投遞錯了地方。
2. give (a lecture, sermon, speech, etc)授（課）;講（道）;講（話）
e.g. She delivered a talk onphilosophy to the society.她給學會作了一次有關哲學的講話。
release?vt.
1.express a feeling that one has been trying not to show釋放，放出
e.g.1.He punched the pillow in an effortto release his anger.他擊打枕頭來發泄怒火。
2.Physical exercise is a good way of releasing stress.
體育鍛煉是一種很好的釋放壓力的方式。
2. make sth. available to the public發布（新聞等）；發行（影片等）
e.g.1. The latest developments have just been released to the media.最新的進展情況已向大眾傳播媒介發表。
2. Thenew model has now been released for sale to export markets.新型號的產品現已向出口市場出售。
TEXT B: What We Can Do to Improve Human Relationship
encounter?vt.
1.fml?to meet sb. without planning to〖正式〗邂逅
e. g.1.The story is simple a man and awoman encounter each other and are attracted to each other.
2.She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered.
synonyms:come across, run into, bump into
2.fml?meet or have to deal with (sth. bad,
esp. a danger or a difficulty); be faced with〖正式〗遇到；遭遇(尤指危險或困難等）
e. g. 1The environmentalproblems they found in this city were among the worst they had ever encountered.
.The government has encountered strong opposition to its plans to raise income tax.
significant?a.of noticeable importance, effort, or influence重要的，重大的，有意義的，影響深遠的
e. g..Alltheircustomsandcultureshavemadeaverysignificantcontributiontotheway we live.
Please inform us if there are any significant changes in your plans.
Noun: significance
Antonym: insignificant
deserve?vt.[not in progressive forms] have earned byone’s actions or character?; be worthy of [不用進行式]應受，應得，值得
e. g. Honors do not always go to those who deserve them.
2.Paula deserves a special mention for all the help she has given us.
Collocations:
deserve to do sth.
richly / fully / thoroughly, etc. deserve sth.
deserve a rest / break / holiday, etc.
deserve all / everything one gets
endure?vt.bear (pain, suffering, etc.) patiently or for a long time（長時間地）忍受，忍耐（痛苦、苦難等）；容忍
e.g.Theyenduredtremendoushardship on theirjourneytothe SouthPole.
They had to endure a long waitbefore the case came to trial.
Synonyms: bear, stand, put up with
attach?vt.[(to)] fasten in position; fixor connect [常與to連用]系，綁；貼；固定；聯結；附著
e.g..Becarefulofthe handle—it’s not very well attached.
Please attach a recent photograph to your application form.
Compare “detach”:
detach?vt.unfasten sth. from sth.; disconnect sth.將某物拆下；拆開某物；分開某物
e.g.You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.
assist?vt.[(in,with)]fmlhelp or support [常與in或with連用]〖正式〗幫助，協助
e.g.1.Here aresome goodsourcesofinformationtoassistyouinmakingthebestselection.
2.Two men are assisting the police
with their enquiries.
inquire?vt.[(about,into)]ask information [常與about或into連用]詢問，打聽
e.g.1.Thepoliceareinquiringintothedisappearanceof thejewellery.
2.I am writing to inquire about youradvertisement inThe Times.
Collocations:
inquire about sth.
inquire sth. of sb.
inquire how / whether /why, etc.
inquire into sth.
inquire after sb. / sth.
obstacle?n.[(to)] sth.which prevents action, movement or success [常與to連用]障礙（物），妨礙，阻礙，干擾
e.g.1.Thebiggestobstaclein our waywas a tree trunk intheroad.
2.Fear of change is an obstacle toprogress.
Collocations:put / place obstaclesin the way (of sth.)
overcomean obstacle
remove an obstacle
main / biggest / greatest obstacle
major / serious obstacle
insuperable obstacle
formidable obstacle
legal obstacle
political obstacle
blame?vt.consider (sb. or sth.) responsible for (sth. bad)責怪，怪罪，把……歸咎于
e.g.1.Theyblamedthefailureofthetalksonthe Russians.
2.Don’t blame me – it’s not myfault.
Usage:
blame sb. / sth. forsth.
blame sth. on sb. / sth.
sb. / sth. is to blame(for sth.)
partly / largely / entirely,etc. to blame
I don’t blame you / youcan hardly blame him, etc.
don’t blame me
sb. only has himself /herself to blame
approach?vt.1.move towards or nearer to sb. or sth.走近；靠近，接近
e.g.1.As the train approached a station, its whistle sounded shrilly.
2. The total amount raised so far is approaching $1000.
2. be similar in quality or character to (sb.
/ sth.)（在性質或特點上）接近（某人[某事物]）
e.g. Few writers evenbegin to approach Shakespeare’s greatness.
莎士比亞的偉大,鮮有作家能望其項背。
3. go to
(sb.) for help or support or in order to offer sth.（為求助或提供某事物）接近（某人）
e.g. We’ve justapproached the bank for/about a loan.
我們已經找了銀行尋求貸款。
4. begin to tackle (a task, problem, etc.)著手處理（事務、難題等）
e.g.Beforetrying to solve the puzzle, let us consider the best way to approach it.
要想解決這一難題,咱們先來考慮一下如何著手方為上策。
strain?vi.make (too) great efforts; damage or weaken (oneself or a part of the body) through too much effort or pressure使勁，竭盡全力，（過分）努力；(因過分用力而）損傷，拉傷，扭傷(自己或身體某個部位）
e.g.1.She was straining to keep her head above the water.
2.You’ll strain your eyes trying toread in this light.
recovery?n.[(from)] a return to goodhealth, a strong condition, etc.; the getting back of sth.[常與from連用]恢復健康，復原;重獲；復得
e.g.1.Ann made a quick recovery from her operation.
2.At last the economy is showingsigns of recovery.
3. There is a reward forinformation leading to the recovery of the missing diamonds.
fade?vi.disappear or die gradually逐漸消失
e.g.1.Hopesofapeacesettlement arebeginningto fade.
2.All other issues fade intoinsignificance compared with the struggle for survival.
Collocations:
fade in（使畫面）清晰度逐漸增強；（使音量）逐漸增大
eg.Additional background sound is faded in atthe beginning of the shot.
fade out（使畫面）清晰度逐漸減弱；（使音量）逐漸減小
eg.As the programme ended, their conversationwas faded out.
tremble?vi.shake
uncontrollably with quick short movements, usu. from fear, excitement, or weakness顫抖，發抖，震顫，戰栗
e.g.1.His mouthbecamedry,hiseyeswidened, and he begantotremble allover.
2.Greene was on his feet now, hisbody trembling with rage.
deal with?take action about對付，應付，處理
e.g.1.Thistopicisdealt withatgreaterlength in thefollowingchapter.
2.They should deal properly and fairly with any complaint.
Synonyms: cope with, handle
breeze through?pass (a test)
easily毫不費力地通過（考試）
e.g.1.Shehadreviewedher lessonsso thoroughlythatshe simplybreezedthroughtheexam.
2. She breezed through the song as though she’d been singing it foryears.
go?by:?pass?(in place or time)(時光）逝去；經過(某處）
e.g.1.Things will get easier as time goes by.
2. Hardly a week goes by without some foodscare being reported in the media.
come along?appear or arrive by chance偶然出現，產生
e.g.1.Igot thejobbecauseIcamealongattherighttime.
2.Take any job opportunity thatcomes along.
make it?arrive in time及時到達
e.g.1.It rained hard; westillmade itintimefortheceremony.
2.With blood pouring from his leg, hemade it to a nearby house.
3. The flight leaves in twenty
minutes — we’ll never make it.
right away?esp. AmEat once; without delay〖尤美〗立即，馬上
e.g.1.Don’tworry;I will go and find your child right away.
2. I want it sent right away
