用 chatgpt 学习英语 35/n
知识点
gain in 与 gain 的用法区别
- gain 基本义:获得、取得。
- gain in:表示“在某方面逐渐增加、提升”。
- 例句:Prefabricated and modular buildings are gaining in popularity.
→ 在世界各地,预制和模块化的建筑越来越受欢迎。
- 例句:Prefabricated and modular buildings are gaining in popularity.
- 💡 小技巧:
- gain = 获得某物(tangible)
- gain in = 在某个抽象维度增加(popularity, confidence, experience)
实际应用/例句
- She has gained in confidence since last year.
- The campaign is gaining in strength.
aid in = be helpful in
- aid in doing sth.:帮助、促进做某事(正式用法)。
- 可以理解为 be helpful in doing sth.
- 例句:Healthy dirt aids in controlling weight.
→ 健康的土壤有助于控制体重。
- 例句:Healthy dirt aids in controlling weight.
实际应用/例句
- Exercise aids in maintaining good health.
- The software aids in managing your tasks efficiently.
For instance vs. For example
短语 | 用法差别 |
---|---|
For example | 最常见,用于举例说明 |
For instance | 略正式,常用于书面语或学术语境 |
- 含义几乎一样,可互换。
- 区别主要在 语感和正式程度。
实际应用/例句
- There are many ways to improve your English. For example, you can read newspapers.
- Many sports require teamwork. For instance, football and basketball.
prescription: by 与 on
- 两种搭配都正确:
- Antibiotics are only available by prescription
- Antibiotics are only available on prescription
- 英美差异:
- 英式英语更常见 on prescription。
- 美式英语更常见 by prescription。
实际应用/例句
- This drug is only available by prescription in the US.
- In the UK, certain medicines are free on prescription.
quiver: 箭袋 vs. 颤抖
- quiver (n.):箭袋
- quiver (v./n.):颤抖
- 词义差异大,但来源不同:
- “箭袋” → 来自拉丁语 cuiere(容器)
- “颤抖” → 来自日耳曼语根(shake)
实际应用/例句
- He took an arrow from his quiver.
- Her voice quivered with emotion.
dispose of
- dispose of sth. = 处理、丢弃某物
- 可用于:
- 丢弃废物 → They have no way to dispose of the hazardous waste.
- 摆脱某人/某问题(更隐喻)
实际应用/例句
- Please dispose of your trash properly.
- He quickly disposed of the opponent in the game.
retrieve 在 IT 语境下
- retrieve = 检索、找回
- 在 IT 里同时表示:
- 从数据库 检索 数据
- 从备份中 找回 文件
- 语境决定意思,不会产生歧义。
实际应用/例句
- The system can retrieve old records.
- You can retrieve lost files from the backup.
in a pinch
- in a pinch = 在紧急情况下、在必要时
- 多数情况是作 副词短语
- 例句:…to retrieve files in a pinch.
→ 在必要时检索文件。
- 例句:…to retrieve files in a pinch.
实际应用/例句
- In a pinch, we can use my car.
- He can cook in a pinch, though he isn’t great at it.
pinch-hit
- 源于棒球,表示“代打”。
- 引申为:临时顶替别人完成任务。
实际应用/例句
- She had to pinch-hit for her colleague during the meeting.
- I can pinch-hit if you need someone to cover your shift.
dispose 的多重用法
- dispose of sth. → 处理、丢弃
- dispose sb to sth. → 使某人倾向于
- at sb’s disposal → 供某人使用
实际应用/例句
- The waste was disposed of safely.
- His generosity disposes me to like him.
- I am at your disposal.
chances are 句型
- chances are + 从句 → 表示“很可能…”
- 非正式口语表达,相当于 It’s likely that…
实际应用/例句
- Chances are she is at the office.
- Chances are it will rain tomorrow.
home 与 office 的表达差别
- home 特殊,可作副词:
- He is home. / He goes home.
- 其他地点(如 office, school, park)需加介词:
- She is at the office.
- He goes to the park.
小技巧
- 大多数地点 → at/to + 地点
- home → 直接用 home
实际应用/例句
- I am home now.
- She is at school.
against 的用法
- 抽象:反对、对抗
- fight against crime
- 具体:紧贴、靠着
- The ladder was placed against the wall. → 梯子紧靠着墙
与 facing 的区别
against | facing |
---|---|
紧靠、接触 | 面对、朝向 |
The car is parked against the curb. | The car is parked facing the curb. |
实际应用/例句
- He leaned against the tree.
- The house is facing the park.
distinction vs. different
distinction (名词) | different (形容词) |
---|---|
差别、区别,书面语 | 不同的,口语化 |
They made a distinction between A and B. | These two plans are different. |
实际应用/例句
- The law makes no distinction between the two cases.
- The two brothers are very different in character.
ignite vs. light
ignite | light |
---|---|
正式,强调突然/强烈燃烧,可比喻 | 口语,日常“点燃” |
The gas ignited instantly. | He lit a candle. |
实际应用/例句
- The speech ignited a debate.
- She lit the fireplace.
arrive in vs. arrive at
- arrive in:用于国家、城市等大地方
- We arrived in Beijing yesterday.
- arrive at:用于机场、车站、建筑等具体小地点
- I arrived at the airport yesterday.
小技巧
- 大地方 → in
- 小地点 → at
实际应用/例句
- She arrived in London on Monday.
- They arrived at the station on time.
anki 卡片
1 | ❌ Chances are he has already home. (缺少介词,home用法错误) ✔ 正确:Chances are he has already gone home. / Chances are he is already home. 解析:home作为地点副词时不能直接和have连用,应使用go home或be home。💡提示:表示“到家”=go home;表示“在家”=be home |