全新版大学英语(第二版)第二册第六单元短语总结

One theory about the moon is that it is a piece broken off the earth.

We should integrate theory with practice.

32. in theory: under ideal conditions; theoretically

33. Collocation:

34. the theory of relativity

general theory of relativity广义相对论

continental drift theory 大陆漂移说

gene theory基因学说

theory of probability概率论

35. harmony: n.1) pleasant combination of different notes of music played at the same time

There are some beautiful harmonies in the song.

The singer sang with/in perfect harmony.

2) a state or condition of agreement, cooperation, or peacefulness

My cat and dog live in perfect harmony.

In a beautiful picture there is harmony between the different colors.

a harmonious society

36. Collocation:

be in harmony with

be out of harmony with

live in harmony和睦相处

37. by nature: as a result of inborn or inherent qualities; innately

A dog is faithful to its master by nature.

38. get one’s act together: (infml) organize oneself and one’s activities so that one does things in an effective way

eg.Hurry up! Get your act together or you will miss the train.

You should get your act together and don’t idle away all day if you want to pass the exam.

39. put pencil/pen to paper: start to write

The moment she put her pencil to paper, her baby would cry.

My mind flashed back to last Christmas as soon as I put pencil to paper.

40. at intervals: 1) at particular periods of time, now and then; at particular places, with gaps in between

Trains leave for Shanghai at short intervals.

It snowed at intervals this week.

He visits me at regular intervals.

2) used to state the precise gap in time or distance between things

Trees are planted at intervals of ten feet in the street.

He woke her old mother for her medicine at intervals throughout the night.

41. Collocation:

at intervals of相隔, 每隔

at long intervals偶而, 间或

at regular intervals每隔一定时间；每隔一定距离

at short intervals常常

42. set aside: 1) put (time or money) away for a special purpose

The couple set aside money every month for their old age.

Try to set aside some time to come back home often.

2) disregard

He tried to set aside his personal feelings to deal with this matter, but he failed.

We should try and set aside our past hostilities.

3) (law) reject

The court has set aside the conviction.

The Supreme Court set aside the final verdict.

43. race the clock: do sth. quickly in order to finish it in the available time

We have to race the clock because the term paper for history will be due the day after tomorrow.

New Year is round the corner. We have to race the clock to prepare for the party.

Cf. round the clock

44. possess: v. (fml.) have or own

The scientists possess valuable data for their research.

她被致富的欲望所支配。She was possessed by the desire to be rich.

Collocation:

be possessed by (with) 被（鬼怪、思想等）缠住, 迷住

sb be possessed of sth拥有, 占有, 具有, 享有

possess sb. of sth. 使某人有（拥有）某物；使某人熟悉某事

sb be in possession of sth

sth be in the possession of sb

45. bide one’s time: wait patiently for a chance

我们的邻居看来似乎无所事事,但事实上他在等待时机。

Our neighbor seems to be doing nothing, but in fact he's just biding his time.

46. charm: 1) v. attract; give pleasure to

I shall be charmed. 那可太荣幸了。

I'm charmed to meet you. 幸会, 幸会。

We were charmed with the scenery.

Does goodness charm more than beauty? 善良是否比美色更为人们所欣赏?

be charmed with/by 醉心于, 给……迷住

2) n. pleasing quality; attractiveness

personal charm

a man of charm= a charming man

Her charm of manner made her very popular.

她风度优雅, 备受大家欢迎。

This town, clean and quiet, has a charm you couldn't find in a big city.

47. take in: 1) (usu. passive) cheat or deceive

He was taken in by a confidence artist.

2) grant admittance to; receive as a guest or an employee

He has nowhere to live, so we took him in.

3) reduce in size; make smaller or shorter

The tailor took in the waist on the pair of pants.