Oh, you have come at last! I have been waiting for you for two long hours.

3. His uncle abuses him; his aunt ignores him; his cousin hates him. (P62 Line 4 PPT14-15)

1）这些囚犯数年来遭受精神上和肉体上的摧残。

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ignore; ignorance

3）他不理会那些侮辱性的评论，继续进行研究。

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4）男孩的父母很生气，因为他们完全不知道他的意图。

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1）These prisoners were abused mentally and physically for years.

2）Some necessary actions should be taken to fight against drug abuse.

4）The boy's parents felt very angry, because they were in complete ignorance of his intentions.

4. While the report of Quidditch is an important part of the book...I feel that too much time is dedicated in the film to showing it. (P63 Line 32-34 PPT16-17)

while : 尽管、虽然，引导让步状语从句，相当于 though、 although。

1）尽管我愿意帮忙，但却没有多少时间。

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2）尽管这个老师爱学生，她对他们的要求还是非常严格的。

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devote oneself/ something to (doing) something

3）众所周知，居里夫人献身于科学事业。

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4) 他决心毕生致力于帮助全世界的穷人。

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1）While/Though/ Although I am willing to help, I do not have much time available.

2）While/Though/ Although the teacher loves her students, she is very strict with them.

3）It is well known that Madame Cruie devotes herself to science.

4）He made up his mind to devote his life to helping the poor all over the world.

1. more ... than ...

2) To them, music is more a way of life than just an interest. _________________

2. show off卖弄;炫耀

3) 她总穿紧身衣来炫耀她的好身材。