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本课件围绕人教版高中英语必修一《Languages Around The World》第四课时的核心词汇展开，重点讲解“equal”与“demand”两个单词的多种词性、用法及常见搭配，并通过例句和短语帮助学习者掌握其在语境中的实际运用，同时提供短语归纳与练习，适合课堂讲解或自学巩固。
课堂新知讲练
1. equal
词性：n. 同等的人；相等物 / adj. 相同的；同样的；胜任的 / v. 等于；比得上
释义：same; to be exactly the same as something else; to be as good as something else
(P66) …our relationship is close and we're equals, so I only need a few words to bridge the gap between us.
……我们的关系亲密，彼此平等，所以我只需要只言片语就可以消除我们之间的隔阂。
The happiness you feel is equal to the love you give. 你感受到的幸福与你付出的爱相等。
He is equal to doing this task. 他能胜任这项任务。
His paintings are without equal in the Western World. That is, no one else equals him in painting. 他的画在西方世界首屈一指。也就是说，在绘画方面没有人能比得上他。
Anyone, whether he is an official or a bus driver, should be equally respected. 任何人，无论他是官员还是公交车司机，都应被平等地尊重。
The government must promote gender equality because women deserve more opportunities. 政府应倡导性别平等，因为女性也应该获得更多机会。
2. demand
词性：n. 要求；需求 / vt. 强烈要求；需要
释义：desire; a very firm request for something; to ask for something very firmly
(P66) … I must make my request longer—and I must make it a question, not a demand…
……我得把我的请求说得长一些——我得把它变成一个疑问句，而不是一个要求……
The workers in this factory demanded to raise their salary. 这家工厂的工人要求提高他们的工资。
Yesterday evening, the couple came to my house and demanded help of/from me. 昨天晚上，这对夫妇来到我家要求我帮忙。
They demand that the books (should) be returned to the school library at once. 他们要求把书立刻还回学校图书馆。
He demanded of me to shut the gate. 他要求我关上大门。
Taxis are in great demand on rainy days. 下雨天要雇出租汽车的人很多。
The manager promised that they would try to meet their customers' demands. 经理许诺他们会尽力满足顾客的需求。
