第一段词汇解析①此状语(不是从句)中有一个 that 引导的宾语从句作 assuming 的宾语， of course是插入语。②cramped and stuffy = very crowded and with warm stale air (from body heat)。③monotonous = regular, tiring and with an uninteresting lack of variety。④lulls = makes…sleep。⑤in snatches = from time to time。⑥destination = the place you are travelling to。⑦stretch your legs = get some exercise。⑧sacrifice = give up or lose。第二段词汇解析①escapist，逃避现实者，这里是引申义。②arduous = laborious。Notes 学习笔记词组归纳1.prefer to2.more than3.get cramped4.take your mind off sth.5.lull sb. to sleep6.in snatches7.go to sleep8.manage to do sth.9.star at10.for inspection11.more often than not12.service station13.by comparison14.a great variety of15.stretch your legs16.the pleasure of17.nothing can match18.settle back19.cloud plains20.stretch out21.prevent from22.recover from
