Blind
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定义
blind: 瞎
a blind date相亲
a blind taste test盲品试吃/喝
the blind: 盲人
a school for the blind盲人学校
示例
- "Randy happens to be blind, but we're happy to have him with us on his first flight."
- "Bruno : I'm not blind Hannah."
- "I'm blind."
- "I'm blind, remember?"
- "Philip : Did you go to a school for the blind?"
- "You're not blind, your eyes are just closed."
- "You're blind."
- "Kevin : Jean, I'm asking you to help me get home after a surgical procedure which will leave me temporarily blind."
- "I'm joined in the cockpit by my co-pilot in training, Randy Williams. Randy happens to be blind, but we're happy to have him with us on his first flight."
- "When she told me she was blind, I immediately wanted to know more about her, to "see" who she really was inside."
- "Me, with a wife and two kids, chopping wood in the nude with a blind woman!"
- "Chopping wood in the nude with a blind woman?"
- "I'm blind!"
练习 1
Someone who cannot hear is .
Someone who cannot speak is .
Someone who cannot see is .
Someone who cannot speak is .
Someone who cannot see is .
Someone who cannot hear is deaf 1.
Someone who cannot speak is dumb 2.
Someone who cannot see is blind 3.
Someone who cannot speak is dumb 2.
Someone who cannot see is blind 3.
1 deaf: Someone who cannot hear, whether from birth or later on, is "deaf". Beethoven in his later years became deaf, but continued to compose and perform music.
2 dumb: Someone who is physically unable to speak is "dumb". The term "mute" is also used to describe people who cannot speak.
3 blind: Someone who cannot see is "blind". Many famous people have succeeded in life despite being blind: Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Eros the Roman god of love, among others. Homer, author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey, was blind, as was Louis Braille. Daredevil, the comic book hero, is also blind.
练习 2
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms used in this conversation.
This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. "My doctor performed to remove my swollen appendix."
This adjective describes a lack of vision, or the incapacity to see. "Without my glasses, I am . I can't see at all." (hint: Helen Keller, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles share this quality)
This noun describes an agreement or accord, such as in business. "Bruno and Warbuckle have finally reached a . They'll split the profits 50-50."
This adjective describes a feeling or state of powerlessness, weakness or dependency. "Without his sword and shield, he was against the Ogre."
This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. "My doctor performed to remove my swollen appendix."
This adjective describes a lack of vision, or the incapacity to see. "Without my glasses, I am . I can't see at all." (hint: Helen Keller, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles share this quality)
This noun describes an agreement or accord, such as in business. "Bruno and Warbuckle have finally reached a . They'll split the profits 50-50."
This adjective describes a feeling or state of powerlessness, weakness or dependency. "Without his sword and shield, he was against the Ogre."
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms used in this conversation.
This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. "My doctor performed surgery 1 to remove my swollen appendix."
This adjective describes a lack of vision, or the incapacity to see. "Without my glasses, I am blind 2. I can't see at all." (hint: Helen Keller, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles share this quality)
This noun describes an agreement or accord, such as in business. "Bruno and Warbuckle have finally reached a deal 3. They'll split the profits 50-50."
This adjective describes a feeling or state of powerlessness, weakness or dependency. "Without his sword and shield, he was helpless 4 against the Ogre."
This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. "My doctor performed surgery 1 to remove my swollen appendix."
This adjective describes a lack of vision, or the incapacity to see. "Without my glasses, I am blind 2. I can't see at all." (hint: Helen Keller, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles share this quality)
This noun describes an agreement or accord, such as in business. "Bruno and Warbuckle have finally reached a deal 3. They'll split the profits 50-50."
This adjective describes a feeling or state of powerlessness, weakness or dependency. "Without his sword and shield, he was helpless 4 against the Ogre."
1 surgery: "Surgery" is a medical procedure performed by cutting the body. "Surgeries" are performed by "surgeons". Kevin tells Jean that he intends to have laser surgery to correct his vision, this is an elective surgery which is becoming more popular, and that I would consider having one day, although I do enjoy wearing spectacles.
2 blind: Someone who cannot see is "blind". Many famous people have succeeded in life despite being blind: Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Eros the Roman god of love, among others. Daredevil, the comic book hero, is also blind.
3 deal: In this context, a deal refers to an arrangement or agreement (usually between two parties). When Jean tells Kevin, "we have a deal", he is signaling his acceptance of Kevin's offer of lunch in exchange for his help.
4 helpless: "(A) helpless (person)" is dependent, powerless or incapable in some way. In this telephone conversation, Kevin informs Jean that after his surgery, he will be temporarily blind, and therefore "helpless". This is the reason that Kevin has requested Jean's help.
练习 3
These terms were used in the audio. Can you find them?
When someone cannot see, they are .
When someone has a desire to drink, they are .
When someone cannot see, they are .
When someone has a desire to drink, they are .
These terms were used in the audio. Can you find them?
When someone cannot see, they are blind 1.
When someone has a desire to drink, they are thirsty 2.
When someone cannot see, they are blind 1.
When someone has a desire to drink, they are thirsty 2.
1 blind: Someone who cannot see is "blind". Bruno says "I'm not blind" when Hannah describes the main characteristics of the pub they visit.
2 thirsty: The adjective "thirsty" describes the feeling of desire or need for liquid. Bruno says he is "thirsty", meaning he wants to order a drink. Note that in English, the adjective follows the verb "to be": I am thirsty.
练习 4
Someone who cannot hear is .
Someone who cannot speak is .
Someone who cannot see is .
Someone who cannot speak is .
Someone who cannot see is .
Someone who cannot hear is deaf 1.
Someone who cannot speak is dumb 2.
Someone who cannot see is blind 3.
Someone who cannot speak is dumb 2.
Someone who cannot see is blind 3.
1 deaf: Someone who cannot hear, whether from birth or later on, is "deaf". Beethoven in his later years became deaf, but continued to compose and perform music.
2 dumb: Someone who is physically unable to speak is "dumb". The term "mute" is also used to describe people who cannot speak.
3 blind: Someone who cannot see is "blind". Many famous people have succeeded in life despite being blind: Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Eros the Roman god of love, among others. Homer, author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey, was blind, as was Louis Braille. Daredevil, the comic book hero, is also blind.
练习 5
Fill in the blanks with the correct terms from this dialogue.
1. A person is unable to perceive sound. (Hint: Beethoven was one of these people in his later years)
2. The is the organ used to perceive sound. (Hint: Most people have two, one on each side of the head)
3. To perceive sound is to it (Hint: This is the verb that describes one of the 5 senses. This term was NOT used in the dialogue.)
Bonus: A person who is not alive is . (Hint: Horatio confuses this word with the answer to number 1)
1. A person is unable to perceive sound. (Hint: Beethoven was one of these people in his later years)
2. The is the organ used to perceive sound. (Hint: Most people have two, one on each side of the head)
3. To perceive sound is to it (Hint: This is the verb that describes one of the 5 senses. This term was NOT used in the dialogue.)
Bonus: A person who is not alive is . (Hint: Horatio confuses this word with the answer to number 1)
Fill in the blanks with the correct terms from this dialogue.
1. A deaf 1 person is unable to perceive sound. (Hint: Beethoven was one of these people in his later years)
2. The ear 2 is the organ used to perceive sound. (Hint: Most people have two, one on each side of the head)
3. To perceive sound is to hear 3 it (Hint: This is the verb that describes one of the 5 senses. This term was NOT used in the dialogue.)
Bonus: A person who is not alive is dead 4. (Hint: Horatio confuses this word with the answer to number 1)
1. A deaf 1 person is unable to perceive sound. (Hint: Beethoven was one of these people in his later years)
2. The ear 2 is the organ used to perceive sound. (Hint: Most people have two, one on each side of the head)
3. To perceive sound is to hear 3 it (Hint: This is the verb that describes one of the 5 senses. This term was NOT used in the dialogue.)
Bonus: A person who is not alive is dead 4. (Hint: Horatio confuses this word with the answer to number 1)
1 deaf: Someone who cannot hear, whether from birth or later on, is "deaf". Beethoven in his later years became deaf, but continued to compose and perform music.
2 ear: The "ear" is the organ on the side of the head used for "hearing" or "listening". Most people have two, though Van Gogh is an exception to this rule.
3 hear: "To hear" is to perceive sound by the ear (aurally). "Hearing" is one of the 5 major senses. The "h" in "hear" is pronounced and audible (you can hear it)!
4 dead: The adjective "dead" describes someone or something which is no longer living or alive. Example: This man is dead. He died of a heart attack. In this scene, Horatio confuses the terms "deaf" (unable to hear) with "dead" (not alive).
