



| ✦<要點 #3> |
| 若干現在分詞作『介系詞』用 |
| 1. including + n. → 包含…… = inclusive of + n. = n. + included |
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2. excluding + n. → 不包含……(= not counting...) |
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3. considering + n. / that / how... → 要是考慮到…… |
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5. barring + n. → 除非……發生∕存在 |
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6. failing this / that → 如果這∕那樣不行的話 |
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7. following + n. → 在……之後 |
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8. pending + n. → 等候……(處理);靜候…… |
| ✦<成就測驗> |
1. In many big cities, New York _______, garbage disposal has become a major headache.
(A) including (B) included (C) includes (D) inclusive
2. Eleven people were killed in the pile-up, not _______ those who were injured.
(A) counting (B) caring (C) costing (D) casting
John wants to know the whereabouts of his brother.
約翰想知道他弟弟的下落。
Ever since Tom left for vacation last month, his whereabouts have been a total mystery.
自湯姆上個月離開去度假後,他的行蹤就成謎了。
Frank turned to the woman and asked her, “Whereabouts in the city do you live?”
法蘭克轉向那名女子並問她:『妳住在城市的哪裡呢?』
Following the film, there will be an interview with the director.
電影結束之後,將會對導演進行訪談。
The following is a list of common errors found in student compositions.
以下是在學生作文中常發現的錯誤列表。
The following are the winners of this game: Mike, Sue, and Jeff.
以下是這場比賽的優勝者:麥克、蘇和傑夫。
Steve arrived on Thursday and left the following day.
史提夫星期四抵達,隔天就離開了。
The flood ruined hundreds of houses and claimed twenty lives.
這場水災毀了好幾百棟房舍,奪走了二十條人命。
A flood of vehicles congests the streets of downtown at rush hour.
大批車輛在交通尖峰時刻塞爆了市中心的街道。
The storm left the whole area flooded.
暴風雨使整個地區都淹水了。
The area flooded often, so most residents moved out.
這個地區經常淹水,所以居民大多搬走了。
The TV station was flooded with emails after the interview.
那個訪談播出後,電視臺收到如潮水般湧來的電子郵件。
I’ll take you to court if you do not issue a public apology.
如果你不公開道歉,我會告你。
Mandy and Selene are having a friendly game on the tennis court.
蔓蒂和賽琳正在網球場打友誼賽。
Some of Pat’s colleagues started to court him after he was promoted.
派特的幾個同事在他升遷後開始向他獻殷勤。
Tom has been courting Susan for six years.
湯姆追求蘇珊 6 年了。
A family friend just rang up and made an inquiry about my father’s health.
一位家族朋友剛剛來電,詢問家父健康。
A family friend just rang up and made a query about my father’s health.
一位家族朋友剛剛來電,詢問家父健康。
The authorities concerned agreed to hold an inquiry / investigation into the plane crash.
有關當局同意對這起墜機事件展開調查。
The policy suffered strong resistance from the working class.
該政策遭受勞動階級強力反彈。
Your body's resistance becomes low if you stay up frequently.
如果你經常熬夜,身體的抵抗力就會變差。
The athlete used a special piece of equipment to increase resistance during training.
這位運動員使用一種特殊裝備以在訓練時加大阻力。
The general decided to negotiate a surrender.
將軍決定做投降的談判。
After days of battle, the enemy troops finally surrendered.
經過連日交戰,敵軍終於投降了。
He who never surrenders to fate stands a better chance of achieving success.
凡是不屈服於命運的人成功的機會都比較大。
After committing a crime, the man decided to surrender himself to the police.
這名男子犯罪後,決定向警方自首。
The report claimed that three hostages had been killed.
該報導聲稱有 3 名人質已經遇害。
Connie should claim her money back because the painting is a fake.
康妮應該把錢要回來,因為這幅畫是贋品。
Go over there to claim your luggage.
到那邊去領取你的行李。
The flood claimed twenty lives.
這場洪水奪走了 20 條人命。
The mayor rejected the claim that he had received bribes.
市長否認了他收賄的這種說法。
Three tribes lay claim to this land.
有 3 個部落聲稱擁有這片土地。
Five passengers were injured in the accident,
including a pregnant woman.
5 名乘客在此意外中受傷,包括 1 名孕婦在內。
Five passengers were injured in the accident,
inclusive of a pregnant woman.
5 名乘客在此意外中受傷,包括 1 名孕婦在內。
Five passengers were injured in the accident, a
pregnant woman included.
5 名乘客在此意外中受傷,包括 1 名孕婦在內。
The restaurant has been around for 30 years.
這間餐廳已經開了三十年。
I refuse to go dancing tonight.
我今晚絕不去跳舞。
Craig has gone swimming thousands of times.
克雷格去游泳好多次了。
Our products appeal to many teenagers.
我們的產品吸引很多青少年。
The team is hoping the new advertising strategy will appeal to a broader market.
該團隊希望新的廣告策略會吸引更廣泛的市場。
Let me pay for the meal.
這頓飯讓我來付錢。
The doctors held a clinical trial to test the drug for side effects.
醫生們進行臨床試驗,測試這種藥物的副作用。
John was brought up in the country.
約翰是在鄉下長大的。
