1、新概念英语第3册课程讲义Lesson49 Lesson 49 The ideal servantrambling rmbladj. 不规则的，布局凌乱的rambling adj. (esp. of buildings, streets, towns, etc.) extending in various directions irregularly（尤指建筑物、街道、城镇等）无规则地向各方延伸的，布局凌乱的She had a huge, rambling country house called The Gables.ramble v.& n. 漫步，闲逛I like rambling in
2、the country.Theres plenty to discover as you ramble around this little island.I quite like the idea of going for a ramble one weekend.rambler n. 漫步者Exploring really deep caves is not a task for the Sunday afternoon rambler.sentimentallysentmentladv. 情感上；多情地sentimental adj. 1. relating to emotions in
3、stead of reason 情感的（而非理智的） for sentimental reasonsHe wasnt the sort of person who kept things for sentimental reasons.sentimental valueThe rings that were stolen were of great sentimental value.have a sentimental attachment to He had a sentimental attachment to his birth-place.sentimental adj. 2. ma
4、king people experience feelings of sadness, sympathy, love, etc., especiallyin a deliberate and obvious way 煽情的 a sentimental song / book / moviesentimental adj. 3. expressing feelings of sadness, sympathy, love etc., especially in a way thatseems inappropriate 多愁善感的 Im just a sentimental old man. s
5、entimentally adv.be sentimentally attached to The couple are sentimentally attached to each other.She was sentimentally attached to this house, for even though it was far too big for her needs,she persisted in living there long after her husbands death.preside przadv. 主持（会议等）；掌管，领导preside at 主持I sha
6、ll be pleased to preside at your meetings.They asked if I would preside at the committee meeting.preside over 掌管，领导The city council is presided over by the mayor.Finch presided over the company for 30 years.Aunt Harriet presided over an invisible army of servants that continuously scrubbed, cleaned,
7、 andpolished.However, there is an even more insidious kind of pollution that particularly affects urban areasand invades our daily lives, and that is noise.An all-night party on New Years Eve, provided me with a good excuse for not carrying out eitherof these new resolutions on the first day of the
8、year, but on the second, I applied myselfassiduously to the task.I wanna hold you till I die, till we both break down and cry. I wanna hold you till the fear in mesubsides.unrelenting nrlentadj. 不屈不挠的；持续不断的unrelenting adj. 1. extremely determined, never weakening in effort or admitting defeat 非常坚决的，
9、不屈不挠的He was unrelenting in his search for the truth about his father.She will be remembered as an unrelenting opponent of racial discrimination.unrelenting adj. 2. an unpleasant situation that is unrelenting continues for a long time withoutstopping（不愉快的事）持续不断的 an unrelenting downpour of rain the un
10、relenting pressures of the job relentlessher relentless pursuit of perfectiona regime that was relentless in its persecution of dissidentsthe relentless crying of a small babya family facing relentless financial problemsrelent v. 态度缓和；减弱At last her father relented and came to visit her.The pressure
11、on us to finish this task will not relent.incessant adj. (usually disapproving) never stopping （贬义）持续不断的，没完没了的 incessant noise / rain / chatterA recent survey of the effects of noise revealed (surprisingly?) that dogs barking incessantly inthe night rated the highest form of noise pollution on a sca
12、le ranging from 1 to 7.perpetual / eternal / everlasting adj. 永恒的，长久的；没完没了的insistent adj. 声音持续不断的；坚持要求的 persistent adj. 坚持不懈的；没完没了的disillusion dslu:nv. 使幻想破灭disillusion v. to make someone realize that something which they thought was true or good is notreally true or good 使幻想破灭I hate to disillusion
13、you, but not everyone is as honest as you.be disillusioned with / byVoters are disillusioned with / by the democratic process.be disenchanted with After three divorces he became disenchanted with married life.be disappointed with / by / at feel let down let sb. downqualificationkwlfkenn. 资格，能力；文凭，资质
14、证书qualification n. an ability or quality that you need in order to do a particular job or position（某工作需要的）资格，能力qualification for Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job.qualification to do sth.There have been questions about his qualifications to lead the company.Does
15、he have the right qualifications to become a Supreme Court Justice?qualification n. 2. an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have thenecessary skills, etc. 文凭，资质证书 academic / vocational qualificationsYoull never get a good job if you dont have any qualifications.qual
16、ify v.（使）有资格或能力 qualify asHe qualified as a doctor last year.qualify sb. to do sth.The test qualifies you to drive heavy vehicles.qualify sb. for sth.This training course will qualify you for a better job.Membership qualifies you for a discount on purchases.It is a good thing (that) 幸亏It is a good t
17、hing that we brought an umbrella.If she were alive today she would not be able to air her views on her favourite topic ofconversation: domestic servants.If + S. + did / were , S. + would / should / could / might + do air v. to express your opinions publicly 公开表达air ones views / opinions / grievances
18、 / complaints (on )In an interview, the singer aired his views on family life.造句：在会上每个人都将有机会 (get a chance) 当前的局势发表看法。At the meeting everyone will get a chance to air their views on the current situation.a topic of conversation / discussion / debate一个交谈的/讨论的/辩论的话题 a sensitive / controversial topic 一
19、个敏感的/引人争议的话题 domestic servant maidservant public servant civil servantReaders happily accepted the fact that an obscure maidservant was really the heros mother.The Swedes were the first to recognize that public officials like civil servants, police officers,health inspectors or tax-collectors can ma
20、ke mistakes or act over-zealously in the belief that theyare serving the public.leisurely adj. & adv. done without hurrying 悠闲的/地，从容的/地 a leisurely bath / meal / strollCouples strolled leisurely along the beach.做家务do (the) houseworkdo (the) household chores洗衣服do the laundrydo the washing洗碗do / wash
21、the dishesdo the washing-upShe was sentimentally attached to this house, for even though it was far too big for her needs,she persisted in living there long after her husbands death.attach sth. to sth.The sides of the dish were so smooth that it was almost impossible to attach hawsers and chainsto t
22、he rim without damaging it.be attached to sb. / sth.to like someone or something very much, because you have known them or had them for a longtime 依恋Ive never seen two people so attached to each other.The children are very attached to their grandparents.Weve grown deeply attached to this house and w
23、ould hate to move.I am sentimentally attached to my old guitar.much / far too Alice is far too young to get married.slightly / a little / a bit / a little bit too I think youre a bit too young to watch this.persist v. 1. to continue to do sth. in spite of difficulties or opposition, in a way that ca
24、n seemunreasonable 坚持，执意 persist in Why do you persist in blaming yourself for what happened?She persisted in her search for the truth.persist v. 2. if sth. bad persists, it continues to exist or happen（坏事）持续（存在或发生） If the pain persists, you must see a doctor.Competition between ourselves, person ag
25、ainst person, community against community, stillpersists, however; and it is as fierce as it ever was. persistent adj. 坚持的，执意的；（坏事）没完没了的She can be very persistent when she wants something.a persistent coughHe resigned over persistent rumours of his affair with an actress.long after long before short
26、ly after shortly before shortly afterwardsentertain v. to invite people to eat or drink with you as your guests, especially in your home（在家中）宴客I dont entertain very often.Bob and Liz entertained us to dinner last night.lavish adj. very generous 慷慨的，大方的entertain lavishly 大宴宾客The Bradfords always ente
27、rtained lavishly at Christmas.immaculate = spotless adj. very clean and tidy 一尘不染的parquet n. U small flat blocks of wood fitted together in a pattern that cover the floor of a room镶木地板a parquet floorsilver = silverware n. spoons, forks, dishes etc that are made of silver 银器，银餐具 It was my job to poli
28、sh the silver. gleam v. shine softly 发出柔和的光He had polished the table-top until it gleamed.gleaming windowshis gleaming white teethcabinet n. piece of furniture with drawers or shelves for storing or displaying things 储藏柜miraculous adj. like a miracle; completely unexpected and very lucky 奇迹般的A teena
29、ge boy had a miraculous escape from death last night when he fell into an ice-cold river.They miraculously survived the plane crash.preside over 掌管He presided over the company for 10 years.Some people believe the Fates preside over mans destiny.army n. a large number of people who are doing the same
30、 thing or in the same situationarmy of Armies of rescue workers are sorting through the rubble.the army of the unemployedscrub v. clean sth. thoroughly by rubbing hard, esp. with a brush and soap and water 彻底擦洗某物She always referred to them as the shifting population, for they came and went with such
31、frequency that I never even got a chance to learn their names.refer to A as Bcall A Bknow A as Baddress A as Bshifting adj. always changing or moving 不停变化或移动的 so frequently that with such frequency that 造句：电话铃如此频繁地响起以至于我甚至没机会睡觉。The telephone rang with such frequency that I didnt even get a chance to sleep.造句：他如此轻松地通过了考试以至于老师怀疑 (suspect sb. of doing ) 他作了弊。 He passed the exam with such ease that the teacher suspected him of cheating. 造句：他上楼如此之艰难以至于我还以为 (be under the impression that ) 他腿受
