Slip
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定义
to slip: 滑到
(a) non-slip (grip): （一个）防滑的（手柄）
示例
- "My elderly mother slipped in a puddle of apple juice in the local supermarket yesterday and has injured her hip."
- "I was carrying a box of cornflakes when I slipped in a puddle of orange juice on the floor."
- "I've slipped a little box of chocolates under your door to apologise for the lack of wine."
- "I heard him say "slip it in your bag, it's our little secret" to a young French boy shopping for a birthday present for his mother, and "oh go on, treat yourself: I won't tell anyone" to an Icelandic tourist."
- "The Supertrowel also comes with a non-slip grip for accuracy and detachable magnifying lens for really small weeds."
练习 1
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below, according to the text.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below, according to the text.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is false. Icarus's mother has already seen the doctor, and has "ordered her to rest in bed".
This is a true statement. Icarus writes that he has to "look after" his mother for a few days, and that he is "attending to" her at home. The terms "to attend to (someone)", "to look after (someone)", and "to take care (of someone)" mean "to be responsible for" someone or to ensure that they are in a good condition.
This statement is false. There is no suggestion that Icarus's mother is in hospital. Icarus writes that the doctor has ordered his mother "to rest in bed".
This is a true statement. Icarus writes that his "elderly mother slipped in a puddle of apple juice in the local supermarket". "To slip" is to lose balance and slide, especially after walking on water, ice or a banana. Icarus says that his mother "injured her hip" which means that she hurt her side in the fall. "To fall (over)" is to drop suddenly to the ground.
This is a true statement. Icarus writes that he "won't be able to come in to work today" and that he "will be working on those financial projections Bruno asked for, at home". Both sentences imply that Icarus is working at home.
练习 2
It's time to find some words used in Brian's email!
This word describes when children are not allowed to leave the house because they did something bad: "Bobby can't come to the diner because his dad has him for kissing Shelley."
This term refers to an uneven, rough, or rocky surface: "The road to Twin Peaks is very , which causes a lot of accidents."
Finally, find the word that refers to a penalty or price paid for doing something wrong: "Donna's was very severe: she was sent to bed with no dinner for a week."
This word describes when children are not allowed to leave the house because they did something bad: "Bobby can't come to the diner because his dad has him for kissing Shelley."
This term refers to an uneven, rough, or rocky surface: "The road to Twin Peaks is very , which causes a lot of accidents."
Finally, find the word that refers to a penalty or price paid for doing something wrong: "Donna's was very severe: she was sent to bed with no dinner for a week."
It's time to find some words used in Brian's email!
This word describes when children are not allowed to leave the house because they did something bad: "Bobby can't come to the diner because his dad has grounded 1 him for kissing Shelley."
This term refers to an uneven, rough, or rocky surface: "The road to Twin Peaks is very bumpy 2, which causes a lot of accidents."
Finally, find the word that refers to a penalty or price paid for doing something wrong: "Donna's [not done] punishment 3 was very severe: she was sent to bed with no dinner for a week."
This word describes when children are not allowed to leave the house because they did something bad: "Bobby can't come to the diner because his dad has grounded 1 him for kissing Shelley."
This term refers to an uneven, rough, or rocky surface: "The road to Twin Peaks is very bumpy 2, which causes a lot of accidents."
Finally, find the word that refers to a penalty or price paid for doing something wrong: "Donna's [not done] punishment 3 was very severe: she was sent to bed with no dinner for a week."
1 grounded: "Grounded" is the right answer. To "ground" a child is to tell them that they are not allowed to leave the house as punishment for bad behaviour. In the email, we read that Icarus has been "grounded" by his mother. Another example: "I've been grounded for telling my mother to fork off".
2 bumpy: "Bumpy" is the best choice here. A surface which is "bumpy" is irregular or rough. Another example: "If I don't take my makeup off at night, my skin goes bumpy and I have to hide in my bedroom for a week".
3 punishment: "Punishment" is the correct answer here. It is the noun related to the verb "punish". When we "punish" someone, we make them suffer or give them a penalty for something bad they have done. Example: "I haven't decided how to punish you, but the punishment will be very horrible".
