Module9 Unit1
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1. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to Russia, and has always been famous for its fantastic natural scenery.
加拿大是世界是最 大的国家之一，国土面积仅次于俄罗斯，加拿大素来以其绚丽的自然风光闻名于世。
Second only to…意为“仅次于…”用来强调某事物接近最大或最重要等。
e.g. Our city has an area of 20，000 square kilometers, second only to the largest city in our province.
我市面积为2万平方公里，仅次于我省最大的城市。
second to , next to, superior to, junior/senior to
He is such a good player that he is second to none. （无人能比.）
Next to music, he loves tennis best. （除了音乐，他最喜欢网球。）.
This employee is superior to the former in ability. （这个雇员比上个强。）
He is junior to me by two years. （他比我小两岁。）
２．On the eastern and western boundaries, the country borders the two great oceans—the Atlantic and the Pacific.
在东部和西部边界，加拿大濒临两大洋，即大西洋和太平洋。
Border n. 边界, 国界, 边, 边沿, 边境 v. 与...接壤, 接近
e.g. China borders Russia and many other countries.
Jordan holds a key position, bordering both Israel and Iraq.
The West Lake is bordered by willows.
Dave lives in a small town in Canada, near the America border.
You cannot cross the border line without a passport.
３. There are wild animals in the forests and on the freezing, ice-covered lands in the north, and fish are abundant in the seas and rivers.
在森林里，在北方的冰封之地有着许多野生动物，海洋和河流中有着大量的鱼类。
Abundant: available in large quantity /rich
adj.丰富的, 充裕的, 丰富, 盛产, 富于
e.g. This lake is abundant in fish.
We have abundant time to go there.
This autumn, farmers had a abundant harvest.
４. You will be thrilled by Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Edmonton ----all known internationally for their metropolitan lifestyle, beautiful architecture and unique culture.
你会为多伦多，蒙特利尔，温哥华和埃德蒙顿而兴奋不已----这些均以大都市的生活方式，美丽的建筑和独特的文化而世界闻名。
Thrill: v. to feel excited at something pleasant使毛骨悚然, 使激动; 刺激
The exhibition thrilled all the visitors who came to the gallery. It was a great success.
The audience were thrilled with her great performance.
Thrill: n. “a feeling of excitement” .一种毛骨悚然的感觉; 震动; 颤抖
The performance gave us a great thrill.
A thrill went through her the moment her flight took off. |
