新概念英语第三册lesson 59 Collecting
时间：2018-12-08 作者：英语课 分类：新概念英语第三册
Lesson 59:Collecting 收藏
Listen to the tape then answer the question below.
听录音，然后回答以下问题。
What in particular does a person gain when he or she becomes a serious collector?
People tend to amass 1 possessions, sometimes without being aware of doing so. Indeed they can have a delightful 2 surprise when they find something useful which they did not know they owned. Those who never have to move house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be described as clutter 4. They leave unwanted objects in drawers, cupboards and attics 6 for years, in the belief that they may one day need just those very things. As they grow old, people also accumulate belongings 7 for two other reasons, lack of physical and mental energy, both of which are essential in turning out and throwing away, and sentiment. Things owned for a long time are full associations with the past, perhaps with relatives who are dead, and so they gradually acquire a value beyond their true worth.
Some things are collected deliberately 8 in the home in an attempt to avoid waste. Among these I would list string and brown paper, kept by thrifty 9 people when a parcel has been opened, to save buying these two requisites 11. Collecting small items can easily become a mania 12. I know someone who always cuts sketches 14 out from newspapers of model clothes that she would like to buy if she had the money. As she is not rich, the chances that she will ever be able to afford such purchases are remote; but she is never sufficiently 15 strong-minded to be able to stop the practice. It is a harmless bait, but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens it, loose bits of paper fall out in every direction.
Collecting as a serous hobby is quite different and has many advantages. It provides relaxation 16 for leisure hours, as just looking at one's treasures is always a joy. One does not have to go outside for amusement, since the collection is housed at home. Whatever it consists of, stamps, records, first editions of books china, glass, antique furniture, pictures, model cars, stuffed birds, toy animals, there is always something to do in connection with it, from finding the right place for the latest addition, to verifying facts in reference books. This hobby educates one not only in the chosen subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing on it. There are also other benefits. One wants to meet like-minded collectors, to get advice, to compare notes, to exchange articles, to show off the latest find. So one's circle of friends grows. Soon the hobby leads to travel, perhaps to a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen 17, for collectors are not confined to any one country. Over the years, one may well become a authority on one's hobby and will very probably be asked to give informal talks to little gatherings 18 and then, if successful, to larger audiences. In this way self-confidence grows, first from mastering a subject, then from being able to take about it. Collecting, by occupying spare time so constructively 19, makes a person contented 20, with no time for boredom 21.
New words and expressions 生词和短语
amass
v. 积聚
indiscriminate
adj. 不加选择的
clutter
n. 一堆杂物
string
n. 细线
mania
n. 癖好
remote
adj. （机会，可能性）少的，小的
strong-minded
adj. 意志坚强的
relaxation
n. 休息，娱乐
verify
v. 查证，核实
bearing
n. 关系，联系
like-minded
adj. 志趣相投的
specimen
n. 标本
constructively
adv. 有益的，积极的
contented
adj. 心满意足的
boredom
n. 烦恼，无聊
参考译文
人们喜欢收藏东西，有时并没有意识到自己在这样做。确实，一旦无意之中从自己的收藏品中找到某件有用的东西时，可以给人一种惊喜的感觉。那些从来不必搬家的人们成了一种无所无容的收藏家。他们专门收藏那些只能被称作杂货的东西。他们在抽屉里，碗柜中、阁楼上堆放着一些不用的东西，一放就是好几年，相信总有一天需要的正好是那些东西。人们年老之后也喜欢收藏东西，不过是出于两个不同的原因：一是体力，精力均告不佳，这二者是清除无用的东西必不可少的因素；另一原因是感情因素。东西搁得时间久了，便会充满着与过去岁月的联系，比方说与死去的亲戚有关。因此这些东西慢慢获得了一种超出它本身的价值。
居家度日，有目的地收藏某些东西是为了防止浪费。这些东西中我想举出线绳和包装纸为例。节俭的人们打开包裹后便把这两样必备的东西收藏起来。省得日后去买。收集小玩艺儿很容易着迷。我认识一个人，她总喜欢从报纸上剪下流行服装的图样，等以后有钱时去买服装。由于她并不富裕，她买得起这些服装的可能性十分渺茫。但她又缺乏足够坚强的意志把这一收集活动停下来。这种习惯无害，只把写字台里堆得满满当当，以致每次打开抽屉总能带出许多纸片四处飞扬。
作为一种严肃的业余爱好的收藏活动完全是另外一回事，它具有许多益处。它可以使人在闲暇中得到休息，因为欣赏自己收藏的珍品总会充满了乐趣。人们不必走到户外去寻求娱乐，因为收藏品都是存放在家中。不管收藏品是什么，邮票、唱片、头版书籍、瓷器、玻璃杯、老式家具、绘画、模型汽车、鸟类标本，还是玩具动物，从为新增添的收藏品寻找摆放位置到核对参考书中的事实，总归有事可做。这种爱好不仅能使人从选择的专题中受到教育，而且也能从与之有关的一般事物中获得长进。除此之外，还有其他的益处。收藏者要会见情趣相投的收藏者，以获取教益，交流经验、交换收藏品，炫耀自己的最新收藏。朋友的圈子就这样不断扩大。用不了多久，有这种爱好的人便开始旅行，也许是去另一个城市参加会议，也可能是出国寻找一件珍品，因为收藏家是不分国籍的。一人积了多年经验会成为自己这种爱好的权威，很可能应邀在小型集会上作非正式的讲话。如果讲得好，可能向更多人发表演说。这样，你自信心不断增强，先是因为掌握一门学问，接下来是因为能够就此发表见解。收藏活动通过富有建设性地利用业余时间使人感到心满意足，不再有无聊之日。
自学导读
Notes on the text
课文注释
1 in the belief that，这个介词短语在句子中作谓语动词 leave的状语。
2 those very things，就是那些东西，very在这里起强调作用，可译作“正是那个（些）”，“正是所要的”。
3 for two other reasons，lack of physical and mental energy，… and sentiment，在这个句子中，lack of…和sentiment是两个并列的成分，作reasons的同位语，而both of which…是physical and mental energy的非限定性定语从句。
4 beyond their true worth，超过它们的实际价值。
5 to such an extent that，达到了这样的程度， that后面的从句作 extent的同位语。
6 as just looking at one's treasures is always a joy，因为欣赏自己收藏的珍品总会充满了乐趣。 as是连词，引导原因状语从句。
7 have some bearing on it，与它有关。
Multiple choice questions多项选择题
Choose the correct answers to the following questions.
Comprehension理解
1 What differentiates 22 the indiscriminate collector from the serious one?
a．What he collects is only of personal rather than communal 23 interest.
b．He lacks the physical and mental energy to go out and about.
c．His possessions are varied 24 but over the years they gain in value.
d．He confines his collection to the home and therefore does not travel.
2 The author's friend is typical of the indiscriminate collector in that ______ .
a．she keeps newspapers in the hope that one day they may come in useful
b．she collects sketches of clothes to save herself the cost of buying them
c．she is too narrow-minded to be able to stop a sentimental 25 practice
d．she never gets round to sorting out the clutter she has accumulated
3 The serious collector can spend his leisure time ______ .
a．at home, as his collection is sufficient entertainment in itself
b．at the same time as looking joyfully 26 at his treasures
c．educating himself and others by verifying facts in reference books
d．occupying himself by constructing a house for his collection
Structure 结构
4 ______ belongings people accumulate. There are two reasons for this…（11.7-9）
a．As they got older more
b．In getting older there are more
c．Only when they get older, do more
d．The older they get the more
5 ______ in the home in an attempt to avoid waste.（1.11）
a．People deliberately collect
b．People deliberately collect some things
c．People collect deliberately
d．People collect deliberately some things
6 ----but it litters up her desk ______ that every time she opens it…（11.16-17）
a．so far
b．as long as
c．in as much
d．so much
7 Something to do, from finding the right place ______ the latest addition to…（11.21-22）
a．where he puts
b．in order to put
c．for to put
d．to put
8 ----and then, if______ successful, to larger audiences.（11.28-29）
a．they will be
b．one is
c．it has been
d．they were
Vocabulary 词汇
9 Some things are collected ______ in the home so as to avoid waste.（1.11）
a．systematically 27
b．intentionally 28
c．purposefully
d．organizationally
10 Collecting as a serious hobby is ______ and has many advantages.（1.18）
a．altogether separate
b．rather unlike
c．fairly diverse
d．very distinguished 29
11 ----the right place for the latest addition to ______ facts in reference books.（11.22-23）
a．insuring
b．certifying 31
c．identifying
d．checking
12 ----but also in general matters which ______.（11.23-24）
a．stand up to it
b．relate to it
c．bear it out
d．carry it off
【New words and expressions】 生词和短语
●amass v. 积聚
●indiscriminate adj. 不加选择的
●clutter n. 一堆杂物
●string n. 细线
●requisite n. 必需品
●mania n. 癖好
●sketch n. 草图，图样
●remote adj. （机会，可能性）少的，小的
●strong-minded adj. 意志坚强的
●relaxation n. 休息，娱乐
●verify v. 查证，核实
●bearing n. 关系，联系
●like-minded adj. 志趣相投的
●specimen n. 标本
●constructively adv. 有益的，积极的
●contented adj. 心满意足的
●boredom n. 烦恼，无聊
给大家5分钟的时间复读课文，挑选出collect的同义词
Paragraph 1
amass
l.7 accumulate
collected
n.
collecting
treasure
l.20 collection
l.22 addition
l.23 hobby
l.25 the latest find
◆amass v. 积聚
gather: (小型)聚集
assemble: (大型) 集会
amass: （书面化）积聚, 所积累的东西有很高的价值
accumulate
collect: 收藏
collect stamps
collect matchboxes
collect tax
collect parcel
store / hold up: 大量贮藏
◆◆indiscriminate adj. 不加选择的
Eg: He is indiscriminate in making friends.
uncritical 不加以评判的
critical :批评的，批判的
L59-01 end 10’38” (60-01)
L59-02 begin 10’56”
Eg: He is uncritical while going shopping.
unselective 不加以选择的
haphazard 32 adj. 任意的，无计划的
make haphazard remarks 妄加评论，随口乱说
random 33 adj. & n. 任意的， 胡乱的
at random
Eg: This is my random guess.
casual adj. 随便的(漫不经心)
casually 34 adv.
undiscriminating adj. 不加以区别的
discriminate 3: 加以选择
Read: undiscriminating; unselective; uncritical; haphazard; random; casual; at random; desultory 35
desultory : 随意的（无条理）
Eg: The careful study of a few books is better than the desultory reading og many.
◆clutter n. 一堆杂物
piles of junk / clutter litter that floor
◆string n. 细线
string : 连锁的
a string of: 一串
◆requisite n. 必需品
living resquisite
necessity: 生活必需品，必不可缺的因素
◆◆mania n. 癖好
have a mania for doing sth.: 有做某事的癖好 （狂热）
L59-02 end 10’56”
L59-03 begin 11’11”
craze: 狂热，时尚
be crazy about
hobby: 很重视（不会忽略）
mania: 癖好（老年人）
desire: n. 做某事的强烈愿望
have desire for (to do ) sth.
madness n. 疯狂的行为
be mad about
insanity 36 n. 疯狂（=madness）
insane adj. 失支理智的
Eg: His insanity is unexpected.
◆sketch n. 草图，图样
◆remote adj. （机会，可能性）少的，小的
slight
possibility / chance
Eg: The chances are remote that he will pass his examination.
good
The chances that he will leave the hospital for new year celebration are good.
◆strong-minded adj. 意志坚强的
◆relaxation n. 休息，娱乐
entertainment
◆◆◆verify vt. 查证，核实
Eg: You must verify the numbers / statistics.
verify the facts
certify 30 : 证明，保证
confirm: 证实
Eg: My boss can confirm that I was here at that time.
文档 n. 文件； v. 用文件证明
Eg: Please 文档 what you said just now.
I don’t believe you. I only believe in 文档.
substantiate 37: 证明（某事有根据）
L59-03 end 11’11”
Lesson59A end 32:39
Lesson59B begin 33:48
L59-04 begin 11’49”
Eg: I can substantiate it.
validate 39: 使生效，确认，证实
valid 38: 有效的
Eg: We must validate the law.
When we use a new teaching method, we must validate it at first.
prove: 证明证实是否怎样
Read: verify / certify / confirm / 文档 / validate / prove / substantiate
check
Eg: Please check the figures / statistics.
◆bearing n. 关系，联系
relation / connection
association: 联想
◆like-minded adj. 志趣相投的
Eg: We’d like to make friends with like-minded people.
◆specimen n. 标本
◆constructively adv. 有益的，积极的
◆◆◆contented adj. 心满意足的
pleased / satisfied / delighted
Eg: Robert was not only pleased with my arrival but also delighted with my little gift.
be contented with sth. / sb.
◆boredom n. 烦恼，无聊
monotonous 40 / tedious / tired / tiresome 41 / bored
【课文讲解】
注意写作风格，与L41和L43课完全不一样。
对比：分析事物之间的差异（通过事物比事物法）
背熟：People tend to amass possessions, sometimes without being aware of doing so.
amass possession
tend to: 喜欢，有...... 倾向
unaware 42 of doing so
背熟：Things owned for a long time are full associations with the past, perhaps with relatives who are dead, and so they gradually acquire a value beyond their true worth.
possession 财产，所有物 belongings
People tend to amass valuable items.
L59-04 end 11’49”
L59-05 begin 11’34”
because they gradually acquire a value beyond their true worth.
Eg: I can not estimate the true value of my photographs in terms of money.
Some things are collected deliberately in the home in an attempt to avoid waste.
It is a harmless bait, but it litters up her desk to such an extent that every time she opens it, loose bits of paper fall out in every direction.
Collecting as a mania is a harmless habit
has many advantages / harmless habit
Collecting, by occupying spare time so constructively, makes a person contented, with no time for boredom.
Collecting as a serious hobby
回到第一自然段第2句
have a delightful surprise
I am a collector of what can be described as valuable stamps.
I know a person of what can be described as bookworm.
in the belief that == believe in
in the thought that == think in
L59-05 end 11’34”
L59-06 begin 10’32”
Eg: I did so in the belief that you could help me.
I said so in the thought that I wouldn’t hurt you.
under the impression that
Eg: I am under the impression that the diamonds are really beautiful.
very: 加强语气
at exactly that moment == at that very moment
belongings
Eg: I failed my examination for two reasons, lack of hard work, being late for the examination.
sentiment: 情感
sentimental 多愁善感的
deliberately
背熟：Some things are collected deliberately in the home in an attempt to avoid waste.
in an attempt to do sth.： 竭尽全力做某事
Eg”He rarely goes shopping in an attempt to save up.
thrifty == economical
save doing sth. 免掉做某事的麻烦
save the trouble of doing sth.
L59-06 end 10’32”
Lesson59B end 33:48
Lesson59C begin 52:59
L59-07 begin 10’28”
clothes--> purchase
sufficiently == enough 放在所修饰的adj. 前
practice: 个人的习惯做法 == mania == habit
every time == whenever
背熟： Collecting as a serous hobby is quite different and has many advantages. It provides relaxation for leisure hours, as just looking at one's treasures is always a joy.
collection: 强调收藏品
collecting: 强调的是动作
Collecting stamps is my favourite hobby.
illustrate 43 collecting
as: 就象什么一样
relacation ==entertainment: 休息，娱乐
treasures == valuable collection
amusement ==relaxation
is housed at home
whatever it consist of == whatever it is made up of
consist of == be made up of 由......组成
comprise, constitute
背熟：there is always something to do in connection with it，(it 指 collection )
From to 从什么到什么
L59-07 end 10’28”
L59-08 begin 10’25”
背熟：This hobby educates one not only in the chosen subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing on it.
not only... but also ...
have bearing on sth. 与什么密切相关
relation to, be related to, have relation to
advantage, privilege, benefit
notes == collection
find == collection
背熟：So one’s circle of friends grows.
in search of == for
be confined to: 限定在什么区域范围之内
Eg: He is confined to the box.
We are confined to three meals.
over the years == as time goes on
well 用来加强语气
背熟： In this way self-confidence grows.
Collecting,by occupying spare time so constructively, makes a person contented, with no time for boredom.
背熟：Collecting, by occupying spare time so constructively, makes a person contented, with no time for boredom.
L59 注意每一段的段首和段尾，通过对比来表述了两种不同的收藏。
L59-08 end 10’25”
L59-09 begin 13’42”
make as if to do == pretend to do: 装着要做某事的样子
Eg: He made as if to help me.
make believe: 假装
Eg: He made believe that he knew everything about the secret.
make it ： 说定了，成功了
Eg: He thought he would arrive here at 8 o’clock and he made it
make up to : 奉承，献媚 kiss sb’s boots, flatter
make a clean breast of == confess completely: 完全坦白
Eg: He made a clean breast of what he did to the girl.
Vocabulary】P266
Choose five of the following words and phrases and give for each another word or phrase of similar meaning to that in which the word or phrase is used in the passage: amass (l.1); being aware (l.1); move house (l.4); attics (l.6); gradally acquire (l.10); thrifty (l.12); in very direction (l.17)
amass == accumulate
being aware == conscious
move house 搬家 move from our house to new one
attic 5: 阁楼 a small room directory below the roof of the building
gradually acquire == get / gain / obtain step by step 渐渐获得
thrifty == frugal 44 ==economical ==not wasteful 45
in every directions == everywhere
【Key to Multiple choice questions】
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. A 11. D 12. B
- How had he amassed his fortune?他是如何积累财富的呢？
- The capitalists amass great wealth by exploiting workers.资本家剥削工人而积累了巨额财富。
- We had a delightful time by the seashore last Sunday.上星期天我们在海滨玩得真痛快。
- Peter played a delightful melody on his flute.彼得用笛子吹奏了一支欢快的曲子。
- You must learn to discriminate between facts and opinions.你必须学会把事实和看法区分出来。
- They can discriminate hundreds of colours.他们能分辨上百种颜色。
- The garage is in such a clutter that we can't find anything.车库如此凌乱，我们什么也找不到。
- We'll have to clear up all this clutter.我们得把这一切凌乱的东西整理清楚。
- Leakiness in the roof caused a damp attic.屋漏使顶楼潮湿。
- What's to be done with all this stuff in the attic?顶楼上的材料怎么处理？
- They leave unwanted objects in drawers, cupboards and attics. 他们把暂时不需要的东西放在抽屉里、壁橱中和搁楼上。
- He rummaged busily in the attics of European literature, bringing to light much of interest. 他在欧洲文学的阁楼里忙着翻箱倒笼，找到了不少有趣的东西。
- I put a few personal belongings in a bag.我把几件私人物品装进包中。
- Your personal belongings are not dutiable.个人物品不用纳税。
- The girl gave the show away deliberately.女孩故意泄露秘密。
- They deliberately shifted off the argument.他们故意回避这个论点。
- Except for smoking and drinking,he is a thrifty man.除了抽烟、喝酒，他是个生活节俭的人。
- She was a thrifty woman and managed to put aside some money every month.她是个很会持家的妇女，每月都设法存些钱。
- He hasn't got the requisite qualifications for the job.他不具备这工作所需的资格。
- Food and air are requisite for life.食物和空气是生命的必需品。
- It is obvious that there are two requisites. 显然有两个必要部分。 来自辞典例句
- Capacity of donor is one of the essential requisites of \"gift\". 赠与人的行为能力是\"赠与\"的一个重要前提。 来自口语例句
- Football mania is sweeping the country.足球热正风靡全国。
- Collecting small items can easily become a mania.收藏零星物品往往容易变成一种癖好。
- My sister often goes into the country to sketch. 我姐姐常到乡间去写生。
- I will send you a slight sketch of the house.我将给你寄去房屋的草图。
- The artist is making sketches for his next painting. 画家正为他的下一幅作品画素描。
- You have to admit that these sketches are true to life. 你得承认这些素描很逼真。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- It turned out he had not insured the house sufficiently.原来他没有给房屋投足保险。
- The new policy was sufficiently elastic to accommodate both views.新政策充分灵活地适用两种观点。
- The minister has consistently opposed any relaxation in the law.部长一向反对法律上的任何放宽。
- She listens to classical music for relaxation.她听古典音乐放松。
- You'll need tweezers to hold up the specimen.你要用镊子来夹这标本。
- This specimen is richly variegated in colour.这件标本上有很多颜色。
- His conduct at social gatherings created a lot of comment. 他在社交聚会上的表现引起许多闲话。
- During one of these gatherings a pupil caught stealing. 有一次，其中一名弟子偷窃被抓住。
- Collecting, by occupying spare time so constructively, makes a person contented, with no time for boredom. 如此富有意义地利用业余时间来进行收藏，会使人怡然自得，无暇烦恼。
- The HKSAR will continue to participate constructively in these activities. 香港会继续积极参与这些活动。
- He won't be contented until he's upset everyone in the office.不把办公室里的每个人弄得心烦意乱他就不会满足。
- The people are making a good living and are contented,each in his station.人民安居乐业。
- Unemployment can drive you mad with boredom.失业会让你无聊得发疯。
- A walkman can relieve the boredom of running.跑步时带着随身听就不那么乏味了。
- This genus of plants differentiates into many species. 这种植物可分为许多种类。
- Our fax machine differentiates between an incoming fax signal and a voice call. 我们的传真机能区分接收传真信号和语音信号。
- There was a communal toilet on the landing for the four flats.在楼梯平台上有一处公共卫生间供4套公寓使用。
- The toilets and other communal facilities were in a shocking state.厕所及其他公共设施的状况极其糟糕。
- The forms of art are many and varied.艺术的形式是多种多样的。
- The hotel has a varied programme of nightly entertainment.宾馆有各种晚间娱乐活动。
- She's a sentimental woman who believes marriage comes by destiny.她是多愁善感的人，她相信姻缘命中注定。
- We were deeply touched by the sentimental movie.我们深深被那感伤的电影所感动。
- She tripped along joyfully as if treading on air. 她高兴地走着，脚底下轻飘飘的。
- During these first weeks she slaved joyfully. 在最初的几周里，她干得很高兴。
- This government has systematically run down public services since it took office.这一屆政府自上台以来系统地削减了公共服务。
- The rainforest is being systematically destroyed.雨林正被系统地毀灭。
- I didn't say it intentionally. 我是无心说的。
- The local authority ruled that he had made himself intentionally homeless and was therefore not entitled to be rehoused. 当地政府裁定他是有意居无定所，因此没有资格再获得提供住房。
- Elephants are distinguished from other animals by their long noses.大象以其长长的鼻子显示出与其他动物的不同。
- A banquet was given in honor of the distinguished guests.宴会是为了向贵宾们致敬而举行的。
- I can certify to his good character.我可以证明他品德好。
- This swimming certificate is to certify that I can swim one hundred meters.这张游泳证是用以证明我可以游100米远。
- Signed Commercial in quintuplicate, certifying merchandise to be of Chinese origin. 签署商业发票一式五份，证明产品的原产地为中国。
- Other documents certifying the truthfulness of the contents of the advertisements. （三）确认广告内容真实性的其他证明文件。
- The town grew in a haphazard way.这城镇无计划地随意发展。
- He regrerted his haphazard remarks.他悔不该随口说出那些评论话。
- The list is arranged in a random order.名单排列不分先后。
- On random inspection the meat was found to be bad.经抽查，发现肉变质了。
- She remarked casually that she was changing her job.她当时漫不经心地说要换工作。
- I casually mentioned that I might be interested in working abroad.我不经意地提到我可能会对出国工作感兴趣。
- Do not let the discussion fragment into a desultory conversation with no clear direction.不要让讨论变得支离破碎，成为没有明确方向的漫谈。
- The constables made a desultory attempt to keep them away from the barn.警察漫不经心地拦着不让他们靠近谷仓。
- In his defense he alleged temporary insanity.他伪称一时精神错乱，为自己辩解。
- He remained in his cell,and this visit only increased the belief in his insanity.他依旧还是住在他的地牢里，这次视察只是更加使人相信他是个疯子了。
- There is little scientific evidence to substantiate the claims.这些主张几乎找不到科学依据来证实。
- These theories are used to substantiate the relationship between the phenomenons of the universe.这些学说是用来证实宇宙现象之间的关系。
- His claim to own the house is valid.他主张对此屋的所有权有效。
- Do you have valid reasons for your absence?你的缺席有正当理由吗？
- You need an official signature to validate the order.你要有正式的签字，这张汇票才能生效。
- In order to validate the agreement,both parties sign it.为使协议有效，双方在上面签了字。
- She thought life in the small town was monotonous.她觉得小镇上的生活单调而乏味。
- His articles are fixed in form and monotonous in content.他的文章千篇一律，一个调调儿。
- His doubts and hesitations were tiresome.他的疑惑和犹豫令人厌烦。
- He was tiresome in contending for the value of his own labors.他老为他自己劳动的价值而争强斗胜，令人生厌。
- They were unaware that war was near. 他们不知道战争即将爆发。
- I was unaware of the man's presence. 我没有察觉到那人在场。
- The company's bank statements illustrate its success.这家公司的银行报表说明了它的成功。
- This diagram will illustrate what I mean.这个图表可说明我的意思。