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2017年12月英语六级阅读高频词汇及考点解析(8)

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2017年12月英语六级阅读高频词汇及考点解析(8)

  For the sake of fairness,n must be noted that there is a positive side to high heels.

  说句公道话,必须认识到高跟鞋有值得肯定的一面。

  六级词汇讲解:

  本句的主干是...it must be noted that...其中,that引导的主语从句是形式主语it指代的真正主语;for the sake of fairness为目的状语。

  for the sake of意为“为了……的利益或好处”。fairness意为“公平,公正”。

  六级考点归纳:

  positive、passlve、optimistic和pessimistic这四个都是与态度有关的词,必须区分清楚:

  positive意为“积极的”。如:

  There has been a positive response to the UN Secretary General's recent peace efforts.

  联合国秘书长最近作出的和平努力得到了积极的回应。

  此外,它还可以表示“肯定的;绝对的”。如:

  There is positive proofthat he did it.

  有确切的证据证明他做了此事。

  passive意为“消极的”,相当于negativeo此外,它还可以表示“被动的”。如:

  It is a sad truth that children are the biggest victims ofpassive smoking.

  孩子们是被动吸烟的最大受害者,这是个令人伤心的事实。

  optimistic意为“乐观的”。如:

  The President says she is optimistic that an agreement can be worked out soon.

  总统说,她相信不久就会达成共识。

  pessimistic意为“悲观的”。如:

  Hardy has often been criticized for an excessively pessimistic view oflife.

  哈迪经常由于人生观太过悲观而受到批评。

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