单词讲解

blessing n.福气,福分
bless v.祝福,保佑
bless + _ing
It was a blessing that he wasn’t injured in the accident.
disguise n.伪装
a blessing in disguise
ting adj.极小的
a ting island
a ting baby
possess v.拥有
He gave away everything he possessed.
Bob possesses a sense of humor.
possession n.
cursed adj.可恨的
curse v.诅骂
That cursed dog was barking all day.
increase v.增加
The population of this city has increased.
My boss has promised that he would increase my salary.
plant v.种植
plant trees
plant flowers in the garden
church n.教堂
go to church 去做礼拜
evil adj.坏的
Gargamel is an evil man with evil ideas.
reputation n.名声
The baker has a good reputation.
The restaurant has gained a good reputation for good food.
claim v.以…为其后果
The tsunami claimed thousands of lives.
victim n.受害者,牺牲品
victims of war
Sam fell victim to the flu.(成为…的受害者)
source n.来源
a source of income
The scientists discovered the source of the river.
income n.收入
He spent half of his income on his new phone.
live within one’s income 过量入为出的生活

语法讲解

The tiny village of Frinley is said to…
be said to … 据说…
Mr. Lee is said to join our team.
It is said that… 据说…
It is said that Mr.Lee will join our team.
Because the tree was mentioned…
mention v.提及
Don’t mention the problem at the meeting.
Don’t mention it.(不用客气;没关系)
… the number of visitors to Frinley…
the number of …的数目/数量
The number of tourists has decreased.
a number of 许多的,大量的
A number of tourists have visited the tower.
… but it is only in recent years that it…
强调句型 : It is / was + 被强调部分 + that / who / whom + 句子的其他部分
Helen visited Professor Smith last week.
It was Helen who visited Professor Smith last week.
It was Professor Smith whom Helen visited last week.
It was last week that Helen visited Professor Smith.
… it has gained an evil reputation.
gain a … reputation 获得一个…的名声
gain a good reputation 获得良好的声誉
It is said that if anyone…
It is said that … 据说…
The vicar has been asked to have the tree cut down…
have sth / sb done 使某事/某人被…
I’m going to have my hair cut.
… but so far he has refused.
so far 到目前为止
Kim has made great progress so far.
He has pointed out that…
point out 指出
Mary pointed out to us that there was a change in the plan.
In spite of all that has been said…
in spite of 尽管,不管
In spite of his illness, Mr.Johnson went to Shanghai for a business trip.
In spite of this,she often appears on the stage as a young girl.
… not one of them has been struck down…
not one of them 一个人也没有
none of them / no one 语气弱
strike down 使病倒;使突然死去
His uncle was struck down by cancer.

知识扩展

It is I who (be)right.
It is he that (be)wrong.
强调句型 : It is / was + 被强调部分 + that/who + 其他部分…
I am right.
He is wrong.
It is I who am ringht.
It is he that is wrong.

It’s my brother who keeps encouraging me not to lose heart when I have difficulties in my studies.