Lesson 8 Psychologically Speaking . Word Study n.a. a statement that you have the legal right to sth b. an official request for money that you believe you have a right to C a right to someone's attention, love etc. Examples: a Did anyone make a claim to this bike? aa claim for Social Security benefits a You ve no claim on my sympathies. W E BAC
W B T L E Lesson 8 Psychologically Speaking I. Word Study n. a. a statement that you have the legal right to sth. b. an official request for money that you believe you have a right to c. a right to someone’s attention, love etc. Examples: Did anyone make a claim to this bike? a claim for Social Security benefits You’ve no claim on my sympathies
Lesson 8 Psychologically Speaking . Word Study 3. convention n.a. generally accepted practice, esp with regard to social behavior and attitudes Word formation b a formal agreement between governments of different countries a, conventional C. a meeting for people who belong to the same profession or organization Examples: a The hand shake is a social convention a the European convention on human rights aa teachers convention W E BAC
W B T L E Lesson 8 Psychologically Speaking I. Word Study 3. convention Examples: The hand shake is a social convention. the European convention on human rights a teacher’s convention a. conventional Word formation n. a. generally accepted practice, esp. with regard to social behavior and attitudes b. a formal agreement between governments of different countries c. a meeting for people who belong to the same profession or organization
Lesson 8 Psychologically Speaking . Word Study 4. crusade na struggle for the advancement of an Crusade idea, a principle, etc. V, to work hard for a long time to achieve 宗教战争;(十一至 sth. that you strongly believe is morally 十三世纪的)十字军 东征 ight Examples: a crusade for equal rights aa crusade against government corruption a Theyre crusading against child abuse. W E BAC
W B T L E Lesson 8 Psychologically Speaking I. Word Study 4. crusade n. a struggle for the advancement of an idea, a principle, etc. v. to work hard for a long time to achieve sth. that you strongly believe is morally right Examples: a crusade for equal rights a crusade against government corruption They’re crusading against child abuse. Crusade 宗教战争；（十一至 十三世纪的）十字军 东征
Lesson 8 Psychologically Speaking . Word Study 5. fuss n, needlessly nervous or useless activity V, to give too much attention to small, More examples unimportant matters Examples: a What is all the fuss about? I spent days fussing about the travel arrangements. W E To be continued on the next page BAC
W B T L E Lesson 8 Psychologically Speaking I. Word Study 5. fuss n. needlessly nervous or useless activity v. to give too much attention to small, unimportant matters Examples: What is all the fuss about? I spent days fussing about the travel arrangements. More examples To be continued on the next page
Lesson 8 Psychologically Speaking . Word Study make/ kick up a fuss[美俚]起哄,骚乱 make a fuss of/over对某人过分关心, someone 大肆吹捧某人 Translation a make a great fuss 小题大做 about nothing fuss up and down 1瞎忙得团团转 W E BAC
W B T L E Lesson 8 Psychologically Speaking I. Word Study [美俚]起哄，骚乱 对某人过分关心， 大肆吹捧某人 小题大做 瞎忙得团团转 Translation make/kick up a fuss make a fuss of/over someone make a great fuss about nothing fuss up and down