M4U3 Tomorrow's world学案

Word power

第一部分：重点讲解

1. I think viewers will be impressed by a film that allows them to be a character in the film. (P45)

impress

vi. & vt. [not continuous] to cause someone to admire or respect you because of sth. that you have done or said; have a strong influence on; fix deeply给予强烈印象，使铭记

I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had.

What impressed me most was that she was always wearing an attractive smile.

Your mother was clearly not impressed by our behaviour in the restaurant.

He tried to impress me with his extensive knowledge of wine.

FORMAL I'm afraid the new theatre fails to impress.

impress sth on/upon sb=impress sb with sth phrasal verb: to make someone understand or be aware of the importance or value of sth.:

Mr. Simmons tried to impress on me how much easier my life would be if I were better organized.

They impressed on their children the virtue of always telling the truth.

They impressed their children with the virtue of always telling the truth.

impressive

adj. 1 If an object or achievement is impressive, you admire or respect it, usually because it is special, important or very large:

That was an impressive performance from such a young tennis player.

an impressive collection of modern paintings

There are some very impressive buildings in the town.

NOTE: The opposite is unimpressive.

2 An impressive person causes you to admire or respect them for their special skills or abilities:

She's a very impressive public speaker.

impression

n. effect produced on the mind or feelings印象

What's your first impression of my hometown?

have/make/leave a ...impression on 给......留下......的印象

The beautiful campus left a deep impression on those who visited it.

2. Mr Bezos thought that his efforts would end in failure. (P46)

end in: have as a result, result in 以......为结果