「名师点拨」particular adj.意为"专指的；特别的；格外的；不寻常的"。be particular about / over sth意为"对某事很讲究 / 很挑剔"。in particular意为"特别地"。

如：There was nothing in the newspaper of particular importance. I'm not particular about my clothes；

I don't mind what I wear. He talked about the ball games in general and talked about football in particular. What in particular did you like about the last apartment that we saw？

4. worn-out

「课文原句」He played a poor and homeless person， who wore large trousers， worn-out shoes and a small round black hat and carried a walking stick. （P18）

「名师点拨」worn-out adj.

（1） 意为"磨损的；损坏的；穿破的 （用坏的以至完全无用的）"。

如：Since your shoes are worn-out， why not buy another pair？

（2） 意为"筋疲力尽的；耗尽的"，相当于be tired out.

如：He was worn-out after the long journey.

5. failure & overcome

「课文原句」This character was a social failure but he was loved by all who watched the films for his determination in overcoming difficulties and being kind even when people were unkind to him.（P18）