当The ＋ adj.表示抽象的含义时，谓语动词用单数。如：The beautiful is the true.

当The ＋ adj.表示该类全体的含义时，谓语动词用复数。如：The rich should help the poor.

必修4 Unit 2 Working the land 知识点讲解

Unit2 Working the land

Phrases and Idioms

1. be satisfied (with): pleased because you have got what you want

1) Jane isn't quite satisfied with the way the barber cut her hair.

2) If you are not completely satisfied, you can get your money back.

3) I am not really satisfied with the job you did.

2. refer to : a) mention or speak about someone or something

b) to look at a hook map, piece of paper, etc, for information

1) We agreed never to refer to the matter again.

2) Although she didn't mention any names, everyone knew who she was referring to.

3) He gave the speech without referring to his notes even once.

3. would rather: used to say what someone prefers

1) It seems you would rather play than work.

2)She would rather die than lose the children.

3) I would rather starve than be dependent on anyone again.

4. thanks to sb/ sth : because of sb./ sth.

1) I was late thanks to the heavy traffic.

2) It was thanks to his advice that I succeeded.

3) We've collected $50,000 for the poor, thanks to the generosity of the public.

5. rid of sb/sth: become free of

1) Will science- finally rid us of this disease?