（外研版必修4）高三英语一轮单元复习教案：Module 4 Great Scientists
知识详解
1 support vt.& n． 支撑；扶持；拥护；维持；赡养；忍受
(回归课本P32)The research was supported by the government.这项研究得到了政府的赞助。
归纳总结
例句探源
①He has a large family to support.他要养一大家人。
②We support the police wholeheartedly in their work against crime.我们全力支持警方打击犯罪活动的工作。
③They signed a petition in support of the pay claim.
他们在请愿书上签名支持这次的加薪要求。
④The middle part of the bridge is supported by two huge towers.桥的中部由两个巨型桥塔支撑着。
即境活用
1．My sister was against the idea while my brother was ________it.
A．in terms of B．in support of C．in need of D．in case of
解析：选B。句意为：我的姐姐反对这个主意而我的弟弟却支持它。in support of表示“支持，赞同”；in terms of...意为“从……角度而言”；in need of...意为“需求，需要……”；in case of意为“假如，万一”。故B项正确。
2.The old man has a problem with his legs and therefore he has to________himself with a cane.
A．help B．support C．raise D．lift
解析：选B。support himself with a cane用一根拐杖撑着他自己。help sb.with sth.帮助某人某事；raise 举起；lift抬起。
2 quantity n． 量；数量；大量
