第二十一词: Fail
表示没办到,没做到,失信,或该做什么没做。这个词用好了,也不简单了。不过这个词特别好用。我们只需要加学一个fail to句型。
请看例句:
1、他昨天在演讲中没有提到过我们。(背景:该提到但是没提到)
Version 1: He didn't mention us in his speech yesterday.
Better version: He failed to mention us in his speech yesterday.
2、如果应用程序启动不了,也别慌张。
Chinglish: If the program can't be started, please don't be afraid.
Revision: If the application fails to load, just relax.
顺便说一下,这个词开始我也没注意过,后来经常看到老外喜欢这么说,再一注意,果真是这样的。
总评:
使用频率:★★
造句功能:★★
西方思维:★★★★★
第二十二词 Appreciate
感谢以上各位捧场,祝你们好运!
I'm pretty busy, but I promise I'll keep this thread updated!
I really appreciate your replies and your encouragement!
Any constructive ideas would be highly appreciated!
这个词一般就这样用。表示“感激”。礼貌用语,必不可少。
总评:
使用频率:★★
造句功能:★
西方思维:★★★
第二十三词 Contribute
名词形式是contribution. 意思有“捐献”、“投稿”等意思。凡是有贡献,都可以叫contribution。contribute这个动词一般与to 连用。
例句:
1、这事他也出了不少力。
Chinglish: He also supplied his strength to this.
Revision: He also contributed a lot to this.
2、谢谢你啊,你可帮了大忙了。
Version1 : Thank you very much. You really helped a lot.
Version 2: I really appreciate your great contribution.(看情况)
3、你只知道批评别人,你自己做了多少事?
Chinglish: You only know how to criticise others, but how much thing have you done yourself?
Revision: You're a critic! Where's your contribution?
这个词用起来自然。好用,实用。
总评:
使用频率:★★
造句功能:★★★
西方思维:★★★★