文法一點靈
further 與 farther 的比較
a.兩者均可用來指實際的距離,即空間上的距離,表『更遠的∕地』:
We cannot go any farther without a rest.
= We cannot go any further without a rest.
不休息一下就無法再往前走了。
而 further 則可用以表達抽象意念『更進一步的∕地』
We intend to stay here for a further two months.
我們打算在這兒多停留兩個月。
The issue will be further discussed at the next meeting.
這個議題會在下次會議上被進一步地討論。
Upon capturing Pegasus, Bellerophon used the mighty-winged horse as a vehicle...
注意:
表『一……就……』有下列句型;
a. Upon/On + V-ing/N, S + V
例: Upon hearing the news of the strike, the boss flew into a rage.
(一聽到罷工的消息,老闆勃然大怒。)
b. The moment + S + V, S + V
= The instant + S + V, S + V
= As soon as + S + V, S + V
= Once + S + V, S + V
例: The moment you arrive at the airport, please give me a call.
(你一抵達機場,請打通電話給我。)
Instead, unfamiliar names like Soleil Motors, Koenigsegg Automotive, and GTA Motors have taken the lead in the development of supercars.
注意
instead可單獨使用,譯成『(反)而、相反的』,或酌情不必譯出;而 instead 通常與介詞 of 並用,作副詞用,譯成『而非』、『而不要』、『(非但)不……(反)而……』。
Joseph didn't hide from the questions. Instead, he explained everything honestly.
喬瑟夫並沒有逃避問題。相反地,他誠實地解釋每件事。
Instead of eating at the night market again, let's prepare something at home.
我們別再去夜市吃了,自己在家作飯吧。
Instead, customers pay what they can afford.
注意
what 是複合關係代名詞,即等於 the thing(s) which,譯成『所……的東西』,使用時前面不可有先行詞(名詞),且 what 所引導的名詞子句在主要子句中可作主詞、動詞的受詞或 be 動詞後的主詞補語。
a. 作主詞:
What Tom said may be true.
湯姆所說的可能是真的。
b. 作動詞的受詞:
I believe what Tom said.
我相信湯姆所說的話。
c. 在 be 動詞後作主詞補語:
This is what happened yesterday.
這就是昨天所發生的事。
be made from... 由……製成(產品不保留材料原來的性質)
be made of... 由……製成(產品仍保有材料原來的性質)
The wine was made from grapes.(這酒是用葡萄釀成的。)
The bowl was made of plastic. (這個碗是塑膠做的。)
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