听一分钟英文：Names-名字
时间：2018-12-28 作者：英语课 分类：听一分钟英文-N
英语课
I like my names. I have four names – my family name, my given 1 name and two middle names. I’m not sure why I have two middle names. I guess my parents wanted to name me after two of my uncles. Names are different all over the world. In some countries, family name comes before the given name. In the Muslim world, a girl’s name includes 2 her father and grandfathers’ names. In Japan and China, there is no middle name. I think it’s interesting how people choose a name. I really don’t understand naming a baby after a famous 3 actor 4 or sports star. That’s silly 5. I think names should have a meaning 6. In the West, people don’t really know what their name means 7. In many countries, each name has a special meaning.
1 given
adj.赠予的，沉溺的，特定的，假设的；vbl.give的过去分词
- This was given me as a birthday gift.这是给我的生日礼物。
- He was given every chance to try the job.他得到一切可能的机会去试做这件事。
2 includes
v.包括( include的第三人称单数 )；包含；列入；包住
- a superb health spa which includes sauna, Turkish bath and fitness rooms 内设桑拿浴室、土耳其浴室和健身房的第一流的休闲健身中心
- The cost includes transit. 成本中包括运费。
3 famous
adj.著名的，驰名的，闻名遐迩的；极好的；擅长的
- The hotel is famous for its suppers.那个酒店以晚餐而著称。
- He is famous for his learning.他以有学问而出名。