Lesson 9 Flying cats

Words and expressions

1.Fascinate 迷住，吸引住

E.g. He has been fascinated by her opinions.

2.Affectionate 充满深情的

E.g. He gave his girlfriend a affectionate kiss.

3.Submissive 听话的，唯命是从的，顺从的

E.g. For her parents, she is a submissive child.

Opposite: assertive 坚定自信的

E.g. He is trying to be more assertive.

Bossy 指挥人的，专横的

E.g. She is such a bossy person.

4.Feline 猫的

E.g. She walks with feline grace.

5.Paratrooper 伞兵

Troop 军队，士兵

6.Resistance 阻力

E.g. Wind/air resistance

Water-resistant 抗水

Waterproof 防水

7.Impact 影响力；冲击力

E.g. Tourism has some negative impacts on environment.

The impact of blow knocked Mat off balance.

8.Have sth in common with sb/sth

E.g. Lucy and I have nothing in common.