Baby signs(Section A)

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Baby    Signs

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1  multipurpose

  /ˌmʌltiˈpɜːrpəs/                   

able to be used for several different purposes  adj.万能的;n.各种用途

eg:A Swiss Army knife is a multipurpose device;it can be useful in many different ways.

瑞士军刀是种多用途的工具，它在很多方面都很实用。

2  significant

  /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/     

having a special or secret meaning that is not understood by everyone adj.意义重大的；n.象征

eg:It'sa significant day because we get married on that day!

那是很重要的日子，因为我们在那天结婚了！

3  imaginary

/ɪˈmædʒɪneri/

existing only in your mind or imagination adj.想象的，虚构的

eg:When I daydream,I like to retreat into an imaginary fantasy world.

当我幻想的时候，我喜欢躲在自己想象的美好世界中。

4  enormously

/ɪˈnɔːrməsli/

adv.巨大地，庞大地；非常地，在极大程度上

eg:I enjoyed walking through the field enormously.

我非常喜欢在田野里漫步。

5  reassurance

/ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/

the act of reassuring;restoring someone's confidence  n.再保证，再安慰

eg:Immediately,Daniel cut in onJoanne'sattempts at reassurance.

乔安妮刚要作保证，丹尼尔就把她打断了。

6  disposal

/dɪˈspoʊzl/

the act of throwing something away  n.销毁;adj.处理废品的

eg:He has said he will use all the weapons at his disposal.

他放出话说他将使出十八般武艺。

7  toddler

/ˈtɑːdlər/

a young child who is just learning to walk  n.蹒跚而行的人，学步小孩

eg:The toddler pointed to the toy he wanted.

刚学步的孩子时刻需要寸步不离的照看，并要牢牢看紧。

8  span

/spæn/

a range or variety of something      n.&v.跨度；时间段；范围；持续时间

eg:They have extended the potential life span of humanity everywhere.

世界各地人类的预期寿命均有所延长。

9  diaper

/ˈdaɪpər/

a piece of cloth or other material that is placed between ababy'slegs and fastened around the waist to hold body waste    n.尿布

BABY

eg:A diaper can help keep your baby comfortable and clean.

尿布使宝宝舒适清洁。

10  pat

/pæt/

to lightly touch(someone or something)with your hand usually several times in order to show affection or approval or to provide comfort  v.&n.轻拍，抚摸

eg:If you do something well,give yourself a pat on the back.

事情做得漂亮时，给自己一点表扬。

11  chest

/tʃest/

the top part of the front of the body,between the nec and the stomach  n.胸膛;箱子

eg:To his surprise,the man found a silver chest.

杰克船长惊讶地发现自己找到的是一个银色箱子。（《加勒比海盗》）

12  fence

/fens/

a structure like a wall built outdoors usually of wood or metal that separates two areas or prevents people or animals from entering or leaving                    n.栅栏v.击剑;束缚

eg:The fence of this little house is made of bamboo.

这间小房子的篱笆是竹子做的。

㈢小结

SUMMARY:

This article is mainly about how many 13 - month - old babies express their ideas to others.First of all, it shows that babies describe some interesting things to others in their daily life through baby signs.Next, the article cites some typical gestures of infants in their daily life to show the important role of this invention in their daily life.Then, by explaining how babies are scared and how their families react immediately, it shows that baby gestures make their lives easier and more interesting.Finally, the paper summarizes the full text, points out the advantages of baby signs, and summarizes that baby gesture has strong entertaining.

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