高中英语 Unit 2《The universal language》文字素材3 牛津译林版选修8

unit2《The universal language》Reading 中知识点1. universal adj 普遍的，共通的，公认的，宇宙的。War causes universal misery. 战争造成了普遍的痛苦。Television provides universal entertainment。 电视提供了大众娱乐。 a universal rule 普遍适用的规则。2.star. vt. star (in sth) be a star ( in a play, film, etc.)在（戏剧，电影中）担任主角，主演She is to star in a new film .她将主演一部新影片。 star sb. (in sth) present sb. As a star, feature sb.使某人担任主演，由某人主演。My favourite film stars Marilyn Monroe.我最喜欢的电影由玛丽·梦露主演。The director wanted to star Michael Caine in his new film.这位导演想让麦克尔。凯恩主演他的新片子。stardom n.明星或主演的地位，身份。3.cast vt. (pt ,pp. cast) give (an actor ) a part in a play 由……主演，使……成为明星，由……担任主角 cast sb.(as sb) , cast sb. (in sth) He was cast as Othello/ in the role of Othello. 他将被选派担任奥赛罗这一角色。4.outdoor adj [attr 作 定 语 ]of used in, done in or existing in the open air(outside a building or a house) 户外的，户外用的，露天的 outdoor activities 户外活动 outdoor clothing 户外穿的衣服outdoor sport 户外运动outdoors adv.在户外 ，在露天，在外面Indoor adj. Indoors adv.5.be drunk with 醉心于……，沉溺于…… 由于…… 而忘乎所以 It’s reported that many middle school students are drunk with playing computer games. The young couple were drunk with their happy and peaceful life.6.dare vi (with or without to)，1)（用或不用 to,）敢于，敢 胆敢。 He didn’t dare (to) go I wonder how he dares (to) say such things. I’ve never dared (to ) ask him 2) Take the risk of, face。 敢冒（危险）：面对；不惧 He will dare any danger. 他敢冒任何危险。3）dare sb (to do sth.) challenge; suggest that sb has not the courage or ability to do sth. 挑激，暗示某人无勇气或能力做某事。I dare you to...