Language Points of Unit 23一. 单词1. betrayHe is so loyal that he can’t betray his belief. (背叛,违背)The man betrayed the state secrets to the enemy. So he was condemned to death. (泄露)His pale face betrayed that he was very anxious. (暴露) betray one’s belief/principles/ideas2. frictionHeat can be produced by chemical reaction or friction. (摩擦)Conflicts and frictions remain to be resolved. (摩擦,争吵)3. hand over The masses handed over the thief to the police. (交给,扭送)Hand over your money, or I’ll shot. (交出)hand back (交还) hand down(传下来) hand in(交上去) hand out(分发)hand sb sth = hand sth to sb4. justicebring sb to justice (把…缉拿归案)The police will do all they can to bring the murderer to justice.Sometimes, I wonder if there is any justice in the world.She ends up having to turn to the highest court for justice.do sb justice = do justice to sb (对…公平) cf: do good/harm/wrong to sbthe photo doesn’t do justice to her; she is really beautiful.Laws do justice to everyone.do oneself justice (充分发挥自己的能力)You haven’t done yourself justice in this exam.5. compromise. v&n reach/arrive at/come to a compromise (达成妥协)make a compromise (作出妥协)She was forced to compromise/make a compromise in order to avoid an argument.We managed to compromise on the price of the car with the dealer.compromise one’s principles/belief/idea (违背,放弃)6. furnish ---furnitureThe hotel is finished, but it is not furnished yet. (配家具)This house is well furnished.furnish sb/sth with sth (提供,供应) They furnished their room with a desk and a chair.The reporter furnished us with the latest information.a furnished department/suite/room/house7. bid (bid bid, bade bidden) bid sb/sth goodbye He bid his loved...
