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课件网) B5U3 Food and Culture Words and Expressions 1. cuisine n. local cuisine 地方风味 / Chinese cuisine 中国菜 Italian cuisine is famous for its pasta and pizza. I really enjoy the local cuisine in Sichuan. 2. prior adj. 先前的，优先的 prior to (prep.) 在...之前 (= before) You should make a reservation prior to your visit. All the arrangements must be completed prior to our departure. 3. consist (of) vi. 组成，构成 consist of 由...组成（= be made up of，不用于被动语态和进行时） The committee consists of ten members. His diet consisted mainly of vegetables and fruits. The research team, _____ (consist) of five experts, will arrive tomorrow. consisting 4. stuff vt./n. stuff A with B(用B填满A) stuff B into A (把B塞进A) He stuffed his clothes into the bag. What’s all this stuff on the floor He stuffed the suitase with his clothes and ran out. 5. elegant adj. elegance adj. 优雅 She looked very elegant in her black dress. She danced with great _____ (elegant). elegance 6. exceptional adj. exception n. 例外 exceptionally adv. 极其，非常 She has exceptional musical talent. Everyone passed the exam, with the _____ (exceptional) of Tom. exception 7. minimum n./adj. a minimum of 至少，最少 反：maximum 最大值 You need a minimum of eight hours of sleep. The minimum wage will increase next year. 8. consume v. consumption n. 消费；消耗； consumer n. 消费者 This car consumes less fuel. We need to reduce our _____ (consume) of electricity. consumption 9. temper n. lose/control one’s temper 发/控制脾气 have a quick temper 脾气暴躁 He lost his temper when he saw the mess. He has a good temper and seldom gets angry. 10. somewhat adv. 有点；稍微 = a little, slightly，常修饰形容词、副词 I found the movie’s ending somewhat disappointing. The situation has improved somewhat since last month. The exam was somewhat difficult than I expected. 11. association n. 协会；关联 have an association with... 与...有联系 associate v. 联系/adj. 副的 He is the president of the Students’ Association. The study found a strong association between smoking and lung disease. I don’t want any association with that dishonest man. 12. regardless (of) regardless of 不管，不顾（后接名词、代词或从句） The law applies to everyone, regardless of their social status. He continued his work, regardless of the noise outside. He decided to go for a walk, regardless of the rain. 13. quantity n. 数量；数额 a large/small quantity of... 大量的/少量的...（谓语动词用单数）； in quantity 大量地 A large quantity of money was spent on the project. It’s cheaper to buy goods in quantity. Large quantities of information _____ (be) stored in the computer. are 14. moderation n. 适度；合理 in moderation 适度地 moderate (v.) 使缓和；(adj.) 适度的 Drinking coffee in moderation is not harmful to health. The doctor advised him to do some moderate exercise every day. 15. ideal adj. 理想的；完美的 n. 理想 ideally adv. 理想地 This is an ideal place for a picni ... ...
