lesson48
New Concept English three
Section 1:
Lesson48 The silent village
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In this much-travelled world, there are still thousands of places which are
inaccessible to tourists We always assume that villagers in remote places
inaccessible to tourists. We always assume that villagers in remote places
are friendly and hospitable. But people who are cut off not only from
foreign tourists, but even from their own countrymen can be hostile to
foreign tourists, but even from their own countrymen can be hostile to
travelers. Visits to really remote villages are seldom enjoyable--as my wife
and I discovered during a tour through the Balkans.
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(1)accessible=can be reached
( )
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能够被接近的,能够被进入的
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The island is only accessible by boat/by plane.
y
y
y p
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There is a church which is easily accessible from my home.
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be accessible to sb
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The palace is accessible to everyone
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Inaccessible
Inaccessible
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这个岛在晚上变得难以接近
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In this much-travelled world, there are still thousands of places which
In this much travelled world, there are still thousands of places which
are inaccessible to tourists.
(2)be (in)accessible to sb
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The painting is inaccessible to me
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=can be understood
can be understood
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他的音乐很大众化
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thi
h t
ll d
ld th
till th
d
f
l
hi h
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In this much-travelled world, there are still thousands of places which are
inaccessible to tourists. We always assume that villagers in remote places
are friendly and hospitable But people who are cut off not only from
are friendly and hospitable. But people who are cut off not only from
foreign tourists, but even from their own countrymen can be hostile to
travelers. Visits to really remote villages are seldom enjoyable--as my wife
y
g
j y
y
and I discovered during a tour through the Balkans.
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hospitable=very friendly
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be hospitable to sb
be hospitable to sb
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The local people were very kind and hospitable to me.
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inhospitable
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inhospitable
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hostile
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不友好的
充满敌意的
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不友好的，充满敌意的
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The boy feels hostile to his father.
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In this much-travelled world, there are still thousands of places which
are inaccessible to tourists. We always assume that villagers in remote
y
g
places are friendly and hospitable. But people who are cut off not only
from foreign tourists, but even from their own countrymen can be hostile
to travelers. Visits to really remote villages are seldom enjoyable--as my
wife and I discovered during a tour through the Balkans.
1
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We had spent several days in a small town and visited a number of old churches in the
vicinity. These attracted many visitors for they were not only of great architectural
interest, but contained a large number of beautifully preserved frescoes as well. On
the day before our departure, several bus loads of tourists descended on the town.
This was more than we could bear, so we decided to spend our last day exploring the
This was more than we could bear, so we decided to spend our last day exploring the
countryside. Taking a path which led out of the town, we crossed a few fields until we
came to a dense wood. We expected the path to end abruptly, but we found that it
t
d it
th
h th t
W t
d th
h th
d f
t
h
traced its way through the trees. We tramped through the wood for over two hours
until we arrived at a deep stream. We could see that the path continued on the other
side, but we had no idea how we could get across the stream. Suddenly my wife
spotted a boat moored to the bank. In it there was a boatman fast asleep. We gently
woke him up and asked him to ferry us to the other side. Though he was reluctant to
do so at first, we eventually persuaded him to take us.
do so at first, we eventually persuaded him to take us.
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vicinity y
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in the vicinity (of sth)
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=in the neighbourhood 在周围地区; 在附近:
g
在周围
; 在
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There were a hundred or so hotels in the vicinity of the railway
station...
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附近没有好学校
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There isn't a good school in the vicinity..
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我住在北京的周边
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We had spent several days in a small town and visited a number of old churches
in the vicinity. These attracted many visitors for they were not only of great
architectural interest, but contained a large number of beautifully preserved
frescoes as well On the day before our departure several bus loads of tourists
frescoes as well. On the day before our departure, several bus loads of tourists
descended on the town. This was more than we could bear, so we decided to
spend our last day exploring the countryside. Taking a path which led out of the
t
d
f
fi ld
til
t
d
d W
t d th
town, we crossed a few fields until we came to a dense wood. We expected the
path to end abruptly, but we found that it traced its way through the trees. We
tramped through the wood for over two hours until we arrived at a deep stream.
We could see that the path continued on the other side, but we had no idea how
we could get across the stream. Suddenly my wife spotted a boat moored to the
bank In it there was a boatman fast asleep We gently woke him up and asked
bank. In it there was a boatman fast asleep. We gently woke him up and asked
him to ferry us to the other side. Though he was reluctant to do so at first, we
eventually persuaded him to take us.
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重点词组：be+of
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=have
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Jane is of such a gentle nature
g
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Can I be of help?
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我能帮忙吗?
我能帮忙吗
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我的意见也许对你有用。
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My advice may be of use for you.
My advice may be of use for you.
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会议很重要
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The meeting is of great significance.
The meeting is of great significance.
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We had spent several days in a small town and visited a number of old
churches in the vicinity These attracted many visitors for they were not
churches in the vicinity. These attracted many visitors for they were not
only of great architectural interest, but contained a large number of
beautifully preserved frescoes as well. On the day before our departure,
be u
u y p ese ved
escoes s we . O
e d y be o e ou dep
u e,
several bus loads of tourists descended on the town. This was more than
we could bear, so we decided to spend our last day exploring the
countryside
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Descend on sb/place
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突然拜访…
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My sister's family is descending on us this weekend
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Many visitors descend on this area every year
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昨晚大批人突然来到我家
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Taking a path which led out of the town, we crossed a few fields until we came to a
dense wood. We expected the path to end abruptly, but we found that it traced its
dense wood. We expected the path to end abruptly, but we found that it traced its
way through the trees. We tramped through the wood for over two hours until we
arrived at a deep stream. We could see that the path continued on the other side,
b t
h d
id
h
ld
t
th
t
S dd
l
if
tt d
but we had no idea how we could get across the stream. Suddenly my wife spotted a
boat moored to the bank. In it there was a boatman fast asleep. We gently woke him
up and asked him to ferry us to the other side. Though he was reluctant to do so at
first, we eventually persuaded him to take us.
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Dense
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1)密度大的
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2)（气体）浓的
)（
体）浓
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浓雾
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浓烟
浓烟
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3)（人，物体）密集的
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密密麻麻的人群
密密麻麻的
群
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人口密集的国家
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A densely populated country
A densely populated country
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茂密的森林
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Taking a path which led out of the town, we crossed a few fields until we
t
d
d W
t d th
th t
d b
tl
b t
came to a dense wood. We expected the path to end abruptly, but we
found that it traced its way through the trees. We tramped through the
wood for over two hours until we arrived at a deep stream. We could see
wood for over two hours until we arrived at a deep stream. We could see
that the path continued on the other side, but we had no idea how we
could get across the stream. Suddenly my wife spotted a boat moored to
the bank. In it there was a boatman fast asleep. We gently woke him up
and asked him to ferry us to the other side. Though he was reluctant to
d
t fi
t
t
ll
d d hi
t t k
do so at first, we eventually persuaded him to take us.
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abrupt
•
sudden and unexpected
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计划的突然变化
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an abrupt change of plan
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突然的离去（departure)
p
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an abrupt departure
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come to an abrupt end/halt
p
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汽车突然停下来
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The bus came to an abrupt halt.
The bus came to an abrupt halt.
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abruptly = suddenly
He stopped abruptly and looked my way.
pp
p y
y
y
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Taking a path which led out of the town, we crossed a few fields until we
came to a dense wood We expected the path to end abruptly but we
came to a dense wood. We expected the path to end abruptly, but we
found that it traced its way through the trees. We tramped through the
wood for over two hours until we arrived at a deep stream. We could see
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that the path continued on the other side, but we had no idea how we
could get across the stream. Suddenly my wife spotted a boat moored to
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f
i
the bank. In it there was a boatman fast asleep. We gently woke him up
and asked him to ferry us to the other side. Though he was reluctant to
do so at first we eventually persuaded him to take us
do so at first, we eventually persuaded him to take us.
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trace a call
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She had given up all hope of tracing her missing daughter
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She had given up all hope of tracing her missing daughter.
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Police are trying to trace a young woman who was seen near the accident.
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Taking a path which led out of the town, we crossed a few fields until we
came to a dense wood We expected the path to end abruptly but we
came to a dense wood. We expected the path to end abruptly, but we
found that it traced its way through the trees. We tramped through the
wood for over two hours until we arrived at a deep stream. We could see
wood o ove
wo
ou s u
we
ved
deep s e
. We cou d see
that the path continued on the other side, but we had no idea how we
could get across the stream. Suddenly my wife spotted a boat moored to
the bank. In it there was a boatman fast asleep. We gently woke him up
and asked him to ferry us to the other side. Though he was reluctant to
do so at first
e e ent all pers aded him to take
s
do so at first, we eventually persuaded him to take us.
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Walk
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Stride
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Stride
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Creep/tiptoe
St
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Stagger
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Wander
S
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Stroll
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Wade
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Pace
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Trudge
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Tramp
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We tramped for miles and miles without finding anywhere to stay.
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We tramped through the wood for over two hours until we arrived at
d
t
W
ld
th t th
th
ti
d
th
th
a deep stream. We could see that the path continued on the other
side, but we had no idea how we could get across the stream.
Suddenly my wife spotted a boat moored to the bank. In it there was
Suddenly my wife spotted a boat moored to the bank. In it there was
a boatman fast asleep. We gently woke him up and asked him to
ferry us to the other side. Though he was reluctant to do so at first,
we eventually persuaded him to take us.
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moor 船to 岸: 停泊
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We moored the boat to the bank
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The boat was moored to the river bank. 船系泊到河岸上
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The path led to a tiny village perched on the steep sides of a mountain.
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y
g p
p
The place consisted of a straggling unmade road which was lined on
either side by small houses. Even under a clear blue sky, the village
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k d f
biddi
ll h h
b il
f
d b i k
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looked forbidding, as all the houses were built of grey mud bricks. The
village seemed deserted, the only sign of life being an ugly-looking
black goat tied to a tree on a short length of rope in a field nearby
black goat tied to a tree on a short length of rope in a field nearby.
Sitting down on a dilapidated wooden fence near the field, we opened a
couple of tins of sardines and had a picnic lunch. All at once, I noticed
that my wife seemed to be filled with alarm.
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be perched on/above etc sth
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位于…之上
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She was perched on the edge of the sofa.
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The house is perched on a cliff above the town
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The path led to a tiny village perched on the steep sides of a
mountain The place consisted of a straggling unmade road which
mountain. The place consisted of a straggling unmade road which
was lined on either side by small houses. Even under a clear blue sky,
the village looked forbidding, as all the houses were built of grey
e v
ge oo ed o b dd
g, s
e
ouses we e bu
o g ey
mud bricks. The village seemed deserted, the only sign of life being
an ugly-looking black goat tied to a tree on a short length of rope in
a field nearby. Sitting down on a dilapidated wooden fence near the
field, we opened a couple of tins of sardines and had a picnic lunch.
All at once I noticed that m
ife seemed to be filled
ith alarm
All at once, I noticed that my wife seemed to be filled with alarm.
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Straggle (vi)
gg
( )
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无规则地生长,散落，散布
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玩具散落了一地
散落了
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Toys straggle on the floor
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a straggling village
gg
g
g
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布局混乱的村子
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straggling hair
straggling hair
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我的胡子开始疯长
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My beard began to straggle
My beard began to straggle
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Straggler
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流浪者
流浪者
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The place consisted of a straggling unmade road which was lined on
either side by small houses Even under a clear blue sky the village
either side by small houses. Even under a clear blue sky, the village
looked forbidding, as all the houses were built of grey mud bricks. The
village seemed deserted, the only sign of life being an ugly-looking black
v
ge see
ed dese ed,
e o
y s g
o
e be
g
ug y oo
g b c
goat tied to a tree on a short length of rope in a field nearby. Sitting down
on a dilapidated wooden fence near the field, we opened a couple of tins
of sardines and had a picnic lunch. All at once, I noticed that my wife
seemed to be filled with alarm.
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复杂句解析：
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The village seemed deserted, the only sign of life being an ugly-
looking black goat tied to a tree on a short length of rope in a field
looking black goat tied to a tree on a short length of rope in a field
nearby.
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Sitting down on a dilapidated wooden fence near the field, we opened a
couple of tins of sardines and had a picnic lunch. All at once, I noticed that
my wife seemed to be filled with alarm.
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Looking up I saw that we were surrounded by children in rags who were
looking at us silently as we ate. We offered them food and spoke to them
kindly, but they remained motionless. I concluded that they were simply shy
of strangers When we later walked down the main street of the village we
of strangers. When we later walked down the main street of the village, we
were followed by a silent procession of children. The village which had
seemed deserted, immediately came to life. Faces appeared at windows. Men
seemed deserted, immediately came to life. Faces appeared at windows. Men
in shirt sleeves stood outside their houses and glared at us. Old women in
black shawls peered at us from door-ways. The most frightening thing of all
was that not a sound could be heard. There was no doubt that we were
unwelcome visitors. We needed no further warning. Turning back down the
main street we quickened our pace and made our way rapidly towards the
main street, we quickened our pace and made our way rapidly towards the
stream where we hoped the boatman was waiting.
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Rag
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（一块）破布
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Be in rags 穿得破衣烂衫
g 穿得
衣
衫
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衣衫褴褛的流浪汉
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a tramp dressed in rags
p
g
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Children in rags begged money from the tourists.
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from rags to riches
from rags to riches
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从一无所有到家财万贯
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He likes to tell people of his rise from rags to riches.
He likes to tell people of his rise from rags to riches.
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Ragged
•
rug
rug
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Looking up I saw that we were surrounded by children in rags who
g p
y
g
were looking at us silently as we ate. We offered them food and spoke
to them kindly, but they remained motionless. I concluded that they
i
l
h
f
Wh
l
lk d d
h
i
were simply shy of strangers. When we later walked down the main
street of the village, we were followed by a silent procession of children.
The village which had seemed deserted immediately came to life
The village which had seemed deserted, immediately came to life.
Faces appeared at windows. Men in shirt sleeves stood outside their
houses and glared at us. Old women in black shawls peered at us from
door-ways. The most frightening thing of all was that not a sound
could be heard. There was no doubt that we were unwelcome visitors.
W
d d
f
th
i
T
i
b
k d
th
i
t
t
We needed no further warning. Turning back down the main street, we
quickened our pace and made our way rapidly towards the stream
where we hoped the boatman was waiting.
where we hoped the boatman was waiting.
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motion
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[C]( 身体某部分的)动作，运动:
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An upward motion of the hand
p
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A downward motion of the hand
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A sudden motion of the hand
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motion sb to do sth (用手，头）
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He stood aside and motioned Don to the door...
He stood aside and motioned Don to the door...
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I motioned him to join us...
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motionless=still
motionless still
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stand/sit/lay motionless
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Looking up I saw that we were surrounded by children in rags who
g p
y
g
were looking at us silently as we ate. We offered them food and spoke
to them kindly, but they remained motionless. I concluded that they
i
l
h
f
Wh
l
lk d d
h
i
were simply shy of strangers. When we later walked down the main
street of the village, we were followed by a silent procession of children.
The village which had seemed deserted immediately came to life
The village which had seemed deserted, immediately came to life.
Faces appeared at windows. Men in shirt sleeves stood outside their
houses and glared at us. Old women in black shawls peered at us from
door-ways. The most frightening thing of all was that not a sound
could be heard. There was no doubt that we were unwelcome visitors.
W
d d
f
th
i
T
i
b
k d
th
i
t
t
We needed no further warning. Turning back down the main street, we
quickened our pace and made our way rapidly towards the stream
where we hoped the boatman was waiting.
where we hoped the boatman was waiting.
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procession
p
•
（尤指仪式或游行之）队伍,队列
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The procession moved slowly down the hill.
p
y
•
a funeral procession
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queque
q
q
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When we later walked down the main street of the village, we were
g ,
followed by a silent procession of children. The village which had
seemed deserted, immediately came to life. Faces appeared at windows.
M
i
hi
l
d
id
h i h
d l
d
Old
Men in shirt sleeves stood outside their houses and glared at us. Old
women in black shawls peered at us from door-ways. The most
frightening thing of all was that not a sound could be heard There was
frightening thing of all was that not a sound could be heard. There was
no doubt that we were unwelcome visitors. We needed no further
warning. Turning back down the main street, we quickened our pace
and made our way rapidly towards the stream where we hoped the
boatman was waiting.
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Look at
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Glare
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Glace
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peep
•
Stare/gaze
g
•
Peer:
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费力的瞅，盯看
费力的瞅，盯看
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The driver was peering into the distance trying to read the road sign.
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When we later walked down the main street of the village, we were
g ,
followed by a silent procession of children. The village which had
seemed deserted, immediately came to life. Faces appeared at windows.
M
i
hi
l
d
id
h i h
d l
d
Old
Men in shirt sleeves stood outside their houses and glared at us. Old
women in black shawls peered at us from door-ways. The most
frightening thing of all was that not a sound could be heard There was
frightening thing of all was that not a sound could be heard. There was
no doubt that we were unwelcome visitors. We needed no further
warning. Turning back down the main street, we quickened our pace
and made our way rapidly towards the stream where we hoped the
boatman was waiting.
•
Turning back down the main street, we quickened our pace and made
g
,
q
p
our way rapidly towards the stream where we hoped the boatman was
waiting
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Sharpen
•
Strengthen
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Widen
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Weaken
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Make one’s way=walk
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我们走出森林
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我们慢慢走下山
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我们朝着一个村子走去
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