第四讲

    Text Explanation
    Para. 1
    Americans often greet each other simply with “Hello” or “Hi”. They believe such an informal greeting often implies a close and friendly relationship. Similarly, Americans do not have a formal “farewell”. They will just wave “good-bye” to the whole group. Or perhaps, they will simply say “Bye”, “So long” or “Speaking of time, I’ve got to run” and then leave. To Americans, a friendly and informal relationship is the most important thing.
Language Points:
    Explanation of Difficult Sentences
    1) The Way Americans Greet
    Analysis: In this title, in which is omitted after The way. “in ... way” means (to do something) by means of a certain method.
    美国人的致意方式
    Example: I think the way she runs her bookshop is worth studying.
    2) Speaking of ... time, I’ve got to run.
    Analysis: A present participle clause used as an adverbial of cause/time. It means “when it comes to time, I’m reminded of …”
    Translation: 说到时间，我得赶紧跑了。
    Example: Speaking of books, I should have returned the ones I borrowed last month.
    2. Important Words
    1) greet: v. say words of welcome to, express one‘s feelings on receiving sb. 问候，致意，打招呼
    e.g. It is important for the students to learn how to greet people in English.
    学生们学会如何用英语来向人们打招呼是很重要的。
    The American professor greets his students with “Morning”.
    这位美国教授向他的学生道“早安”致意。
    2) relationship: n. particular connection or relation; instance of being related 关系，联系
    e.g. The teacher has a very good relationship with her student.
    这位老师与学生的关系很好。
    3) wave: v. move one‘s hand to and fro, up and down (to give a greeting or say goodbye) 挥手致意，舞动
    e.g. When Jane waved goodbye to her Chinese friends, She could hardly hold back her tears. 当简向她的中国朋友挥手告别时，她几乎要流泪了。
    The policeman waved him nearer. 警察招手要他走近些。
    4) leave: v. go away from; fail or neglect to take/bring sth. 离开，出发；留下，遗忘
    e.g. The beautiful city has left a deep impression upon our mind.
    这座美丽的城市给我们留下了深刻的印象。
    He is going to leave for Australia next week. 他将在下星期去澳大利亚。 I’m sorry. I have left my umbrella in your car. 对不起，我把伞忘在你车上了。