Lesson 15 Mary had a little lamb

Word and expressions

1. Theft 偷盗行为，偷盗案

Robbery 盗窃，抢劫

Daylight robbery 敲竹杠

Burglary 入室盗窃罪

2. Acquire 获得，得到

E.g. Acquire/gain knowledge

Acquire a good reputation

Second language acquisition 二语习得

3.  Dye 染

E.g. She dyed her hair blue.

4. It was obvious that the lamb had been stolen.

E.g. It was obvious that he was the thief.

5. When he went outside half an hour later, he was astonished to find that the little black lamb was almost white. It wool which had been dyed black, had been washed clean by the rain!

E.g. When he went to grocery store a half hour later, he was astonished to find that the bag had been sold out.

6. She kept it tied to a tree in a field during the day and went to fetch it every evening.

E.g. She has left her dog in the boarding kennel during the day and went to take it every evening.