Unit 20 Word Study

TS: I wish to wish the wish you wish to wish. 1. wish v. --- 但愿、希望 1. wish sb. to do sth. Do you wish me to leave now? Do you wish me to leave now? 2. wish to do sth. Do you wish to eat alone? Do you wish to eat alone? 3. wish + sb. + n. Wish you success. Wish you success. He wished me good morning. He wished me good morning.

4. wish + that clause 但愿（从句用虚拟 语气） 语气） I wish I were a bird. I wish I were a bird. I wish I could see him. I wish I could see him. 5. wish for sth. 希望得到，渴望 We wish for peace. We wish for peace. We have everything we have We have everything we have wished for. wished for.

n. --- 愿望、祝愿 1. The girl got her wish. 2. With best wishes for a happy new year. 3. He has no wish to be an artist. hope hope to do hope that clause I hope to go abroad to have my further education. I hope you will help me.

1. I _________ I were a cat. 2. When do you __________ to leave? 3. I ______ you a very happy future. 4. I ____________ to go to college. 5. I ___________ you to go. 6. I ________ you'll be better soon. wish wish / hope wish hope hope / wish

TS: People make us laugh by making fun of somebody’s way of dressing… 2. fun n. --- “ 娱乐、玩笑、有趣的人或事 ” UN 1. The little dog’s full of fun. 2. What fun it is to ride a bike in the field. 3. There’s no fun in spending the whole evening playing cards. 4. He’s fond of fun.

Phrases of fun We are making fun of him. 2. I said it only for fun. 3. Our history teacher is great fun. 4. Have fun at the party tonight.

TS: Dating back to the Qin Dynasty, the traditional crosstalk shows… 3. date n. --- 日期 What is the date today? v. ---“ 注明 … 的日期 ” = have or put a date on 1. Don’t forget to date your letter. 2. This letter is dated October 14th.

date back to = date from 始于，追溯到 1. The town dates back to Roman times. 2. This coin dates back to the Ming Dynasty. 3. The castle dates from the late 17th century. 4. This custom dates from ancient China.

TS: I intend … 4. intend vt. --- 想要、打算、意味 ” 常见搭配有： I. intend + n/pron. 有 … 的意思 1. He intends no harm. II. intend to do sth. 打算做某事 1. Do you intend to make a long stay here? 2. Today, I intend to finish reading this book. III. intend for 打算给某人或作某种用途 1. They intended the diamond necklace for you. 2. This dictionary is intended for the English beginners.

TS: To understand and fully appreciate the jokes of crosstalk show… 5. appreciate I. 欣赏，喜欢 1. Nobody appreciate his dirty jokes. 2. Do you appreciate his art works? 3. People all appreciate working with him. II. 鉴赏 1. Young children often appreciate modern pictures better than anyone else. 2. Can you appreciate good wine?

III. 理解，体会 1. It’s difficult to fully appreciate what he means. 2. The film can help you appreciate more about this novel. IV. 感激，感谢 1. I appreciate your kindness in seeing me off at the airport. 2. She deeply appreciated your warm welcome. 3. We appreciate what you have done for us. 4. I appreciate receiving your invitation.

1. 人们开始理解并欣赏他。 People began to understand and appreciate him. 2. 我们非常感谢你们的及时帮助。 We greatly appreciate your timely help. 3. 有时我们根本不理解父母的心情。 Sometimes we don’t appreciate parents’ feeling at all.

TS: Their talk includes rhythm and rhyming words, which often make the audience applaud. 6. applaud vi --- 鼓掌 1. Everyone applauded when the play ended. vt --- 对某人拍手喝彩、称赞、赞扬 1. The crowd applauded the speaker for 5 minutes. 2. I applaud your decision.

n. --- applause 掌声、欢迎 1. The students welcomed the new teacher with long applause. 2. His new record was greeted with applause.

… though I mostly have adults in minds. This is the most interesting film I’ve ever seen. Who has the most need of help. most, almost & mostly most (adj.) many, much 的最高级； “ 最多的 ” (pron.) “ 大多数 ” Most of his time is spent traveling. Most people take their holidays in summer. at (the) most 最多；最大 for the most part 一般的；主要的

almost --- (adv.) “ 几乎、快要 ” Hurry up! It is almost time for school. Almost everyone in our schools knows Tom. mostly --- (adv.) “ 主要的、多半的 ” Most of the people use their cars mostly for their jobs. Our weather has been mostly warm.

We saw _______ all of them. _______ of the students are League members. I _________ fell asleep during class. The earth here is ________ clay. We can stay for two weeks at ________. most, almost & mostly almost most mostly almost Most