新概念3Lesson59collecting词汇和句型18-23
18. One does not have to go outside for amusement, since the collection is housed at home.
人们不必到外面去消遣，因为收藏品都放在家里。
housed adj在家的 house  v.提供住宿
The refugees have been fed, clothed and housed by welfare organizations around the world.
世界各地的福利组织为难民提供了食宿。
同义词： accommodate
The hotel can accommodate 600 guests.
这家旅馆可容纳600名客人。
The Palace Museum houses the biggest collection of antiques in China.

故宫博物院收藏了中国最多的古董。

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19. Whatever it consists of, stamps, records, first editions of books, china, glass, antique furniture, pictures, model cars, stuffed birds, toy animals, there is always something to do in connection with it, from finding the right place for the latest addition, to verifying facts in reference books.
不管收藏品是什么，邮票、唱片、头版书籍、瓷器、玻璃杯、老式家具、绘画、模型汽车、鸟类标本还是玩具动物，从为新增添的收藏品寻找摆放位置到核对参考书中的事实，总归有事可做。
（1） Whatever it is made up of, …=whatever it is composed of, … =Whatever it comprises, …
不管有什么
（2）in connection with … 关 于 …… =concerning … =regarding …=respecting … =relating to …
I am writing to you in connection with your job application.
 我写信给你是关于你的工作申请。
（3）reference book  参考书
bibliography  参考书目
20. This hobby educates one not only in the chosen subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing on it. 这种爱好不仅能使人从选择的专题中受到教育而且也能从与之有关的一般事物中获得长进。除此之外，还有其他的益处。
（1）have … bearing on … 与……有关
Exercise has a direct bearing on how healthy you are.
运动对你的健康有直接的影响。
 What he said had not much bearing on the problem.
他所说的与这个问题没有多大关系。
同义短语：… which have some connection with it.=… which have some relationship with it.
21. One wants to meet like-minded collectors, to get advice, to compare notes, to exchange articles, to show off the latest find. 
收藏者要会见情趣相投的收藏者，以获取教益。交流经验，交换收藏品， 炫耀自己的最新收藏。
(1)compare notes (with sb)=exchange ideas or opinions 交换意见、交换观点、交流心得
We saw the play separately and compared notes afterwards. 我们分开看了这出戏，然后交流了心得。
(2)show off炫耀
She raised her wrist, showing off a sparkling diamond bracelet.
她抬起手腕，炫耀一只闪闪发光的钻石手镯。
（3）find n.发现
The restaurant was a real find. 这家餐馆真是物美价廉。
My new secretary was a marvelous find. 我的新秘书是个了不起的人。
22. So one's circle of friends grows. 所以一个人的朋友圈扩大了。
in political circles政界
in legal circles法律界
in literary circles文学界
23.Over the years, one may well become an authority on one's hobby and will very probably be asked to give informal talks to little gatherings and then, if successful, to larger audiences. 
一个人积了多年经验会成为自己这种爱好的权威。很可能应邀在小型集会上作非正式的讲话。如果讲得好，可能向更多人发表演说。

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