English Lesson Log 155
refuse
surround v. 圍繞, 環繞, 包圍
There are a lot of questions surrounding the new law.
initially adv. 起初, 開始
I was initially unsure how to approach the problem.
obsess 使(某人)著迷, 惦念
be obsessed with N./V-ing 著迷於…
My teacher thinks that our chulture is too obsessed with famous people.
我的老師認為我們文化太著迷於名人了。
define v. 給…下定義, 闡明
To me, people are defined by their actions and not their words.
futher
mellow adj. 柔和的, 令人放鬆的
describe sb/sth as N./adj./V-ing 將…描述為…
Joe’s friends described his personality as “larger than life".
喬的朋友們形容他的個性"超群不凡"。
棉花糖
cagey adh. 守口如瓶的, 小心翼翼的
indicate
dodge v. 閃躲, 躲避
fame n. 名氣, 名聲
so far 至目前為止
with + O. + O.C.
p.p. 受詞與受詞補語的關係為被動, 如文中用法
V-ing 受詞與受詞補語的關係為主動
adj.
介系詞片語
With the elevator broken, we weill have to take the stairs.
電梯壞了, 我們將得走樓梯。
With its engine roaring, the sports car sped down the highway.
引擎聲轟鳴作響, 那輛跑車在快速道路上高速行駛。
I have a hard time running with my stomach full.
我肚子很飽跑不動。
With microphone in hand, Leah stepped onto the stage.
莉雅拿著麥克風走上了舞台。
have + O. + V.
表示命令或要求, 常用於一次執行完成的動作, 或該動作在一定時間內完成, 如文中用法
have + O. + V-ing
強調動作持續進行或自然發生
have + O. +p.p.
受詞常為事物, 指"請人做…; 讓人做…"
I’ll have my sister call you back when she gets home.
我會請姐姐返家後回電給你。
The television program had me rolling on the floor with laughter.
這個電視節目讓我笑到在地上打滾
I had my teeth cleaned and checked yesterday.
我昨天去洗牙和檢查牙齒。
The teacher dodged a paper airplane that was flying toward his head.
There is an old saying that says everyone will have 15. minutes of fame.
prevent from
attitude
in advance 事先, 預先
restricted adh. 管制的, 受限制的
Darren is on a restricted diet, so he can’t eat certain foods.