a. Extension of meaning b. Restriction of meaning c. Degeneration of meaning d. Elevation of meaning

（1) A word once reserved for female persons in high places is generalised to refer to people of all levels in a society:

Associative Meaning: In the United Nations, the non-English- speaking countries often refer to the Security council as“the highest organ”, but“the highest organoften has the sexual associations in the mind of the native speakers: man's genital organ. Some Vips sometimes call 'the Security Council“ this awesome organ',(含有 “不文之物”之意),or“August Body

The term lexicology contains two Greek morphemes: lexikon and logie. The former means \word, the latter means“learningor“the study of

Partl Listening and Speaking Activities Part ll Reading Comprehension and Language Activities Part Extended Activities

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unit 1 Somcone Waiting Part I Listening and Speaking Activities Part ll Reading Comprehension and Language Activities Part Extended Activities

The family enjoys playing with the cute baby. To them, happiness means staying with and taking care of the baby

Questions for Thoughts 1. It is said if you' re tired of London, you're tired of life. Do you think so? Why or why not? 2. What do you think of the weather in great Britain? Do you think that the uncertainty of the weather really has a definite effect upon the Englishmans

Assignments for Session One 1. Choose one topic from below and write an essay of about 500 words. (1) What suggestions would you give to the Australian government to help them solve the problem of the aboriginals? (2) If you were to join the Ausflag