新概念英语第三册 Lesson 14(词汇3)

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Step 3  特别的单词总是要特别的待遇，下面的单词最好记住，有空多练习。
1. gangster n.歹徒，强盗
典型范例
gangster films 警匪片
联想记忆
robber 抢劫犯
mugger 户外行凶抢劫犯
pickpocket 扒手
2. band n.帮，团伙
典型范例
a band of kidnappers 一帮绑匪
联想记忆
a bunch of thugs 一群暴徒
a nest of bandits 一窝土匪
3. protection n.保护
链接词汇 protect n.保护
protect sb./sth. against/from sth. 保护，防御
You need warm clothes to protect you against the cold.你需要穿暖和些，以免着凉。
联想记忆
keep sb. from sth. (fml):protect … from 保护或保佑某人
    She prayed to God to keep her son from harm.她祈祷上帝保佑儿子平安。
guard sb./sth. against sth. 防御，保卫，守卫
    Soldiers have been called in to guard the embassy against further attacks.
    已调集士兵保卫使馆，以免再遭袭击。
shelter sb./sth. from sth. 保护，庇护
    The overhanging roof sheltered us from the rain. 伸出来的屋顶使我们避雨。
    He sheltered her from gossip. 他保护她免受流言蜚语的伤害。