Unit 7 Book 3 What Makes Olympic Champions? L. Difficult Sentences 1. But Kristi rose to her feet, flashed a dazzling smile and spun back into program. (1)What does"dazzling"mean here? What does the word imply? Dazzling" means very impressive and attractive. The word dazzling implies that Kristi was very courageous in the face of adversity. (2) Translate the sentence into Chinese. (=但是克里斯蒂站了起来,她灿然一笑,旋转身体,继续表演。) 2. Her spirited recovery gave her the gold medal -a tribute to her determination and courage (1)What does"spirited recovery"refer to? lt refers to Kristi's coming back to her program, which showed her energy and determination. (2) What does“ tribute”mean? lt means something that you say, do or make to show your admiration and respect for someone. (3 Translate the sentence into Chinese. (=她能鼓起勇气,重振旗鼓,因此羸得了金牌,这是对她的决心和勇气的 褒奖。) 3. P've seen dozens of young men and women like Kristi who reached deep into themselves at a critical moment and found someth ing that brought out their best. (1)What does"reached deep into themselves mean? (The phrase means"exerted themselves to the utmost. (2)What does"something that brought out their best"mean? (lt means"a way to bring out their maximum potential. " (3)Translate the sentence into Chinese (=我目睹了许多像克里斯蒂这样年轻的男女运动员:他们在关键时刻能够 尽自已最大的努力,找到发挥潜能的一种力量。) 4. They mounted the winners stand not simply because of athletic talent but because of firm inner fiber (1) What does“ firm inner fiber”mean? (=“ Firm inner fiber” means strong willpower.) (2)Paraphrase this sentence (The champions won not only because of their talent for sports
1 Unit 7 Book 3 What Makes Olympic Champions? I. Difficult Sentences 1. But Kristi rose to her feet, flashed a dazzling smile and spun back into her program. (1) What does “dazzling” mean here? What does the word imply? (=“Dazzling” means very impressive and attractive. The word “dazzling” implies that Kristi was very courageous in the face of adversity.) (2) Translate the sentence into Chinese. (=但是克里斯蒂站了起来，她灿然一笑，旋转身体，继续表演。) 2. Her spirited recovery gave her the gold medal — a tribute to her determination and courage. (1) What does “spirited recovery” refer to? (=It refers to Kristi’s coming back to her program, which showed her energy and determination.) (2) What does “tribute” mean? (=It means something that you say, do or make to show your admiration and respect for someone.) (3) Translate the sentence into Chinese. (=她能鼓起勇气，重振旗鼓，因此赢得了金牌，这是对她的决心和勇气的 褒奖。) 3. I’ve seen dozens of young men and women like Kristi who reached deep into themselves at a critical moment and found something that brought out their best. (1) What does “reached deep into themselves” mean? (=The phrase means “exerted themselves to the utmost.”) (2) What does “something that brought out their best” mean? (=It means “a way to bring out their maximum potential.”) (3) Translate the sentence into Chinese. (=我目睹了许多像克里斯蒂这样年轻的男女运动员：他们在关键时刻能够 尽自己最大的努力，找到发挥潜能的一种力量。) 4. They mounted the winners’ stand not simply because of athletic talent but because of firm inner fiber. (1) What does “firm inner fiber” mean? (=“Firm inner fiber” means strong willpower.) (2) Paraphrase this sentence. (=The champions won not only because of their talent for sports
but because of their inner quality of determination and perseverance 5. But once the dream took shape, both young women clung to it courageously and worked to make it come true (1) What does“ take shape”mean? (=“ Take shape” means“ be formed.”) (2) What does“ cling to”mean? “ Cling to"means“ stick to”or"“ hold on to.") (3)Paraphrase the sentence. (But once the dream was formed, both young women pursued it bravely and did their best to realize it through trials and tribulations 6. They're fired up (1) What does“ fire sb.up”mean? (=“ Fire sb.up” means“ to make sb. become very excited interested, etc. Another example: We' ve got to get fired up for this game or we have no hope of winning.我们得鼓起劲来,不然就 没有获胜的希望。 (2)Paraphrase the sentence They are enthusiastic about what they are doing 7. The Olympic Flame that top performers pursue burns inside them (1)Paraphrase the sentence. (They are immensely inspired by the Olympic spirit, which the Olympic flame represents and the best athletes pursue (2)Translate the sentence. (=优秀运动员们梦寐以求的奥运圣火在他们的内心深处燃烧。) 8. that's exactly where he finished Paraphrase the sentence that's exactly what he did: he came in fifth) 9. She had not only seen herself winning, but called her winning time to the split second. (1)Paraphrase the sentence (She had not only predicted that she would win, but had also predicted the exact time of winning the race. (2) Translate the sentence (=她不仅能够在赛前看到自己夺冠,而且对夺冠的成绩也能做出毫秒不 差的预测。)
2 but because of their inner quality of determination and perseverance.) 5. But once the dream took shape, both young women clung to it courageously and worked to make it come true. (1) What does “take shape” mean? (=“Take shape” means “be formed.”) (2) What does “cling to” mean? (=“Cling to” means “stick to” or “hold on to.”) (3) Paraphrase the sentence. (=But once the dream was formed, both young women pursued it bravely and did their best to realize it through trials and tribulations.) 6. They’re fired up. (1) What does “fire sb. up” mean? (=“Fire sb. up” means “to make sb. become very excited, interested, etc.” Another example: We’ve got to get fired up for this game or we have no hope of winning. 我们得鼓起劲来，不然就 没有获胜的希望。) (2) Paraphrase the sentence. (= They are enthusiastic about what they are doing.) 7. The Olympic Flame that top performers pursue burns inside them. (1) Paraphrase the sentence. (=They are immensely inspired by the Olympic spirit, which the Olympic flame represents and the best athletes pursue.) (2) Translate the sentence. (=优秀运动员们梦寐以求的奥运圣火在他们的内心深处燃烧。) 8. that’s exactly where he finished Paraphrase the sentence. (= that’s exactly what he did: he came in fifth) 9. She had not only seen herself winning, but called her winning time to the split second. (1) Paraphrase the sentence. (=She had not only predicted that she would win, but had also predicted the exact time of winning the race.) (2) Translate the sentence. (=她不仅能够在赛前看到自己夺冠，而且对夺冠的成绩也能做出毫秒不 差的预测。)
10. the clear leader What does“ the clear leader”mean? (=“ The clear leader” means“ the person who has an obvious lead in a race or competition. 11. I was the last person expected to make the winners'podium (1)Paraphrase the sentence. ( l was not at all expected to be the winner. (2)Translate the sentence. (=没有人会想到我能登上领奖台。) 12. But I had trained like crazy, and when the favorites faltered i was ready. (1)Paraphrase the sentence ( l had exerted myself fully in training, and was therefore ready to seize the opportunity presented by the failure of the leading competitors. (2) Translate the sentence. (=在此之前我拼了命地训练,当最有希望获胜的运动员比赛失利时, 我已做好了夺冠的准备。) 13. Olympians I know go through a grind of pointing toward their big ent. (1)Paraphrase the sentence (The athletes I know who have participated in the olympic experience lots of hardships on their way to success. (2)Translate the sentence (=我所了解的这些奥运选手,为了那个辉煌的时刻,日复一日、年复 年地埋头苦干。) 14. so is the assistant sales manager who fills in for the boss in an emergency. What does this sentence imply? be lucky if he is given the place of the boss in an emergency)also (The assistant sales manager who has worked diligently may al 15. In the oly mpics--in everything -luck strikes those prepared to capitalize on it (1)What does"strike"mean here? “ Strike” means“ fall on.") (2) What does“ capitalize on”mean?
3 10. the clear leader What does “the clear leader” mean? (=“The clear leader” means “the person who has an obvious lead in a race or competition.”) 11. I was the last person expected to make the winners’ podium. (1) Paraphrase the sentence. (=I was not at all expected to be the winner.) (2) Translate the sentence. (=没有人会想到我能登上领奖台。) 12. But I had trained like crazy, and when the favorites faltered, I was ready. (1) Paraphrase the sentence. (=I had exerted myself fully in training, and was therefore ready to seize the opportunity presented by the failure of the leading competitors.) (2) Translate the sentence. (=在此之前我拼了命地训练，当最有希望获胜的运动员比赛失利时， 我已做好了夺冠的准备。) 13. Olympians I know go through a grind of pointing toward their big moment. (1) Paraphrase the sentence. (=The athletes I know who have participated in the Olympic Games experience lots of hardships on their way to success.) (2) Translate the sentence. (=我所了解的这些奥运选手，为了那个辉煌的时刻，日复一日、年复一 年地埋头苦干。) 14. So is the assistant sales manager who fills in for the boss in an emergency. What does this sentence imply? (=The assistant sales manager who has worked diligently may also be lucky if he is given the place of the boss in an emergency.) 15. In the Olympics— in everything— luck strikes those prepared to capitalize on it. (1) What does “strike” mean here? (=“Strike” means “fall on.”) (2) What does “capitalize on” mean?
Capitalize on"means"use a situation or something good that you have, in order to get an advantage for yourself. " (3 Translate the sentence (=在奥运会上—在任何情况下—好运只光顾那些做好准备的人。) l Words and expressions 1. spectator: n. an observer of an event; someone who is watching an event or game Spectators cheered and clapped as the ship came into the harbor missile, it swerved and fell among the spectato e hui In the discus throwing when his turn came and he hurled the heavy 这场比赛吸引了四万多名观众。 (The match attracted over 40,000 spectators 2. groan (1)vi. to make a long deep sound because of pain, upset, or disappointment The other people in the queue had obviously been waiting longer than I and were moaning and groaning 受伤者躺在那里呻吟着,无人救助。 (The wounded man lay there groaning, with no one to help him (2)n. a long deep sound one makes when he is in pain or does not want to do sth The crowd let out a groan when the ball was dropped and the other team scored (The little girl let out a groan of protest at having to go to bed The door opened with a groan. Collocation groan out 用低沉的声音说出 3. evaporate (1)vt. to( cause to)change into steam and disappear 太阳把树叶上的湿气蒸发掉 (The sun evaporates moisture on the leaves. This gets the oil hot enough to evaporate any moisture that reacts to form acids in the engine (2)vi. to change into vapor; to disappear or vanish 煮饭时,要把米煮熟,继续煮,直至大多数水蒸发掉 ( When you cook rice, bring the rice to the boil and continue to cook until most of the water has evaporated
4 (=“Capitalize on” means “use a situation or something good that you have, in order to get an advantage for yourself.”) (3) Translate the sentence. (=在奥运会上——在任何情况下——好运只光顾那些做好准备的人。) II. Words and Expressions 1. spectator: n. an observer of an event; someone who is watching an event or game *Spectators cheered and clapped as the ship came into the harbor. *In the discus-throwing when his turn came and he hurled the heavy missile, it swerved and fell among the spectators. 这场比赛吸引了四万多名观众。 (=The match attracted over 40,000 spectators.) 2. groan: (1) vi. to make a long deep sound because of pain, upset, or disappointment *The other people in the queue had obviously been waiting longer than I and were moaning and groaning. 受伤者躺在那里呻吟着, 无人救助。 (=The wounded man lay there groaning, with no one to help him.) (2) n. a long deep sound one makes when he is in pain or does not want to do sth. *The crowd let out a groan when the ball was dropped and the other team scored. (=The little girl let out a groan of protest at having to go to bed.) *The door opened with a groan. Collocation: groan out 用低沉的声音说出 3. evaporate: (1) vt. to (cause to) change into steam and disappear 太阳把树叶上的湿气蒸发掉。 (=The sun evaporates moisture on the leaves.) *This gets the oil hot enough to evaporate any moisture that reacts to form acids in the engine. (2) vi. to change into vapor; to disappear or vanish 煮饭时，要把米煮熟，继续煮，直至大多数水蒸发掉。 (=When you cook rice, bring the rice to the boil and continue to cook until most of the water has evaporated.)
Hopes of achieving peace are beginning to evaporate 4. tumble: (1)vi. to fall down quickly and suddenly, es pecially with a rolling movement A few stones came tumbling down the cliff. She lost her balance and tumbled backwards. The interest rates tumbled to their lowest level for 25 years (2) n. a fall, especially one from a height *It's possible that stocks could take a tumble next year. After a lifetime in politics he knows all about the rough and tumble of public life 5. spir (1)wt. to cause to rotate swiftly to twirl The village has a reputation for spinning fine wool yarn He spins the ball well, and is very impressive indeed 2)vi. to turn round and round fast; to rotate rapidly The ice skater began to spin faster and faster. 猛烈的一击打得敌人昏头转向,倒在地上。 (The heavy blow sent the enemy spinning to the ground CF: turn, rotate, revolve, swirl spin 这些动词都含有“旋转的意思 turn为最普通词,指以以圆圈形途径移动。例如: * a planet turning on its axis.行星以自己的轴为中心旋转。 rotate通常涉及物体绕自己的轴或中心旋转的动作。例如: The top rotated with decreasing speed as the spring wound down. 3 发条越来越松时,陀螺也越转越慢 revolve的意思与 rotate大致一样,但在特定的语境中,它涉及到在轨道 上的运动,因此与 rotate有所区别。例如 The earth revolves around the sun.地球绕太阳公转。 swir通常表示翻滚、起伏或旋转。例如: The flood waters swirled wildly under the bridge.滚滚急流在桥下翻 滚而过。 the milliner swirled tulle lavish! i above the brim of the hat.卖帽子 的商人将面纱过多地卷在帽沿上。 spin的意思是快速旋转,通常在狭窄的范围内。例如: *the wheels where spinning in the mud, but the car wouldn't move 车轮在泥浆里打转,但汽车不动。 6. consultant: n. one who gives expert or professional advice *Mr. Brown Smith has left his job as a computer programmer and is working as a consultant for a German firm
5 *Hopes of achieving peace are beginning to evaporate. 4. tumble: (1) vi. to fall down quickly and suddenly , especially with a rolling movement *A few stones came tumbling down the cliff. (= She lost her balance and tumbled backwards.) *The interest rates tumbled to their lowest level for 25 years. (2) n. a fall, especially one from a height *It's possible that stocks could take a tumble next year. *After a lifetime in politics he knows all about the rough and tumble of public life. 5. spin: (1) vt. to cause to rotate swiftly; to twirl *The village has a reputation for spinning fine wool yarn. * He spins the ball well, and is very impressive indeed. (2) vi. to turn round and round fast; to rotate rapidly *The ice skater began to spin faster and faster. 猛烈的一击打得敌人昏头转向, 倒在地上。 (=The heavy blow sent the enemy spinning to the ground.) CF: turn, rotate, revolve, swirl & spin 这些动词都含有“旋转”的意思。 turn 为最普通词，指以以圆圈形途径移动。例如： *A planet turning on its axis. 行星以自己的轴为中心旋转。 rotate 通常涉及物体绕自己的轴或中心旋转的动作。例如： *The top rotated with decreasing speed as the spring wound down. 当 发条越来越松时，陀螺也越转越慢。 revolve 的意思与 rotate 大致一样，但在特定的语境中，它涉及到在轨道 上的运动，因此与 rotate 有所区别。例如： *The earth revolves around the sun. 地球绕太阳公转。 swirl 通常表示翻滚、起伏或旋转。例如： *The flood waters swirled wildly under the bridge. 滚滚急流在桥下翻 滚而过。 *The milliner swirled tulle lavishly above the brim of the hat. 卖帽子 的商人将面纱过多地卷在帽沿上。 spin 的意思是快速旋转，通常在狭窄的范围内。例如： *The wheels where spinning in the mud, but the car wouldn't move. 车轮在泥浆里打转，但汽车不动。 6. consultant: n. one who gives expert or professional advice *Mr. Brown Smith has left his job as a computer programmer and is working as a consultant for a German firm