Ted青少年演讲课 9
● 上节课回顾
上节课中，Meek姐妹向我们介绍了塑料的大量优点，它们生产成本低、持久而耐用，但因为带给环境的巨大伤害，她们决定不等政府领导采取行动就从自己做起，点滴改变，改善环境。
注：解析中的音标采用的是英式音标；中文解释，一词多义的，采用该词汇文中含义。
Part 1 演 讲 视 频
Pre-watching 带着问题听演讲
If we don't all try and reduce our use of single-use plastic and stem the flow of more plastic pollution into landscapes, rivers, and oceans, what will happen?
如果我们不尽力减少一次性塑料的使用，阻止更多塑料污染流向土壤，河流和海洋，将会发生什么？
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Part 2 重 点 解 析
Key Points 演讲重点
Key Points 演讲重点
If we don't all try and reduce our use of single-use plastic and stem the flow of more plastic pollution into landscapes, rivers, and oceans, then animals, in their millions, will continue to be choked, injured, and suffocated by plastic.
如果我们不尽力减少一次性塑料的使用，阻止更多塑料污染流向土壤，河流和海洋，那么动物，成千上万的动物将继续因塑料而受伤、窒息，并死亡。
reduce /rɪˈdʒuːs/
(vt.) to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.减少；减小；降低；缩小
reduce our use of single-use plastic减少我们对一次性塑料的使用
Do nuclear weapons really reduce the risk of war? 核武器真的可以减小战争爆发的危险吗？
stem /stem/
(vt.) to stop something unwanted from spreading or increasing阻挡；阻止；遏制
stem the flow of more plastic pollution阻止更多塑料污染的流通
These measures are designed to stem the rise of violentcrime.这些措施旨在遏制暴力犯罪的增加。
flow /fləʊ/
(n.) the movement of something in one direction流动；（向某方向的）移动
the flow of a river 河水的流动
the flow of traffic 车流
the flow of blood 血液的流动
landscape /ˈlænd.skeɪp/
(n.) a large area of countryside, especially in relation to itsappearance乡间，野外；（尤指乡村的）风景，景色
a rural/barren landscape乡村／荒原
suffocate /ˈsʌf.ə.keɪt/
(v.) to (cause someone to) die because of not having enough oxygen（使）窒息而死；（使）闷死
She suffocated him by holding a pillow over his head.她用枕头压在他的头上把他闷死了。
Key Points 演讲重点
We founded a campaign: Kids Against Plastic. It's a youth social action project designed to have a positive impact on what we consider to be one of the most significant environmental threats facing our planet.
我们发起了一个运动：儿童反塑料。这是一个青少年社会行动项目，旨在对我们认为是地球面临的最重大环境威胁之一产生积极影响。
句子拆分
第二句特别长，我们把它拆分一下：
1. It's a youth social action project.
2. (which is ) designed to have a positive impact on前面省略了which is，指的是action project这个行动项目，后面是对行动计划的补充。
3. what we consider to be one of the most significant environmental threats 这个从句是have an impact on 的宾语
4. facing our planet这是动名词短语，作为threats的补充
found /faʊnd/
(v.) to bring something into existence创建；创立；创办
We are planning a dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the company.我们正筹划一个晚宴，庆祝公司成立50周年。
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/
(n.) 尤指政治、商业或军事的）专项活动，运动
The machines have to be made of durable materials. 这种机器必须使用耐用的材料来制造。
The protests were part of their campaign against the proposedbuilding development in the area.他们反对在该地区进行房地产开发，抗议其反对运动的一部分。
against /əˈɡenst/
(prep.) disagreeing with a plan or activity反对；与…相反
Kids Against Plastic 儿童反塑料
She spoke against the decision to close the college. 她声言反对关闭学院的决定。
social /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/
(adj.) relating to society and living together in an organized way社会的；群居的
social action project 社会行动项目
名词形式society，社会
design /dɪˈzaɪn/
(v.) to intend意图，打算
design for sth, design to do sth
These measures are designed to reducepollution. 采取这些措施旨在降低污染。
positive /ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv/
(adj.) 建设性的；积极的；怀有希望的
a positive attitude乐观的态度
significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
(adj.) important or noticeable 重要的；显著的
There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.近年来，女学生的人数有了显著增加。
environmental /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl/
(adj.) relating to the environment自然环境的；有关环境的
People are becoming far more aware of environmental issues.现在人们对环境问题的关注程度正明显提高。
词源是environment，环境，名词。
threat /θret/
(n.) 威胁，恐吓
be under threat of sth 受到…的威胁
She left the country under threat of arrest if she returned. 她离开了那个国家，并被警告说一旦返回就会被逮捕。
Key Points 演讲重点
We're following in the footsteps of some incredible individuals and organisations, all of whom share our passion and keep us optimistic and hopeful.
我们正在追随一些令人难以置信的个人和组织的脚步，我们有着共同的热情，他们使我们保持乐观和充满希望。
footstep /ˈfʊt.step/
(n.) 脚步声；脚步
footsteps, 路途，路线
follow in sb's footsteps = to do the same thing as someone else did previously 仿效
She followed in her mother's footsteps, starting her own business.她效法母亲开办了自己的公司。
incredible /ɪnˈkred.ə.bəl/
(adj.) impossible, or very difficult, to believe难以置信的
an incredible story令人难以置信的故事
It seems incredible that no one foresaw the crisis.令人难以置信的是没有人预见到危机会发生。
individual /ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪdʒ.u.əl/
(n.)个人，个体
Every individual has rights which must never be taken away.每个人都有一些不可剥夺的权利。
organisation /ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(n.) 组织，机构
the World Health Organization世界卫生组织
share /ʃeər/
(v.)有同样的感觉（或性质、经历）
I don't share your views/beliefs.我和你观点／信仰不同。
passion /ˈpæʃ.ən/
(n.) 激情，热情；强烈情感
Politics and philosophy were his lifelong passions.政治学和哲学是他毕生热爱的学科。
optimistic /ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/
(adj.) hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future乐观的
She is optimisticabout her chances of winning a gold medal.她对赢得金牌很乐观。
Part 3 句 子 演 练
Sentence Practice 句子演练
It's a youth social action project designed to have a positive impact on what we consider to be one of the most significant environmental threats facing our planet. 这是一个青少年社会行动项目，旨在对我们认为是地球面临的最重大环境威胁之一产生积极影响。
What do you think of this campain?你如何看待这项运动？
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