1. Would you be so kind as to shut the door, please? (P57) 請(qǐng)你把門(mén)關(guān)上好嗎?
so…as to: 如此 …以致于… 表示結(jié)果
He got up so early as to catch the early bus.
so…that… 如此…以致于,引導(dǎo)結(jié)果狀語(yǔ)從句
He got up so early that he caught the early.
so as to: 為了,相當(dāng)于in order to, 但so as to不能用于句首。
He got up very early so as to catch the early bus.
so that:為了,引導(dǎo)目的狀語(yǔ)從句;以致于,引導(dǎo)結(jié)果狀語(yǔ)從句。
He got up very early so that he could catch the early bus.
He got up very early so that he caught the early bus.
典型題例:
Roses need special care _____ they can live through winter. (2004全國(guó))
A. because B. so that C. even if D. as
答案及解析:
選B. so that 以便, 引導(dǎo)目的狀語(yǔ)從句.
2. By order of the headmaster, these doors must be kept shut at all times.(P57) 根據(jù)校長(zhǎng)的命令, 這些門(mén)必須一直關(guān)著。
at all times: 無(wú)論何時(shí),一直
You should be ready at all times for the coming examination.
at times: 有時(shí),不時(shí)
He wrote to me at times when he was abroad.
at a time: 每次, 一次
You can borrow two books at a time on the condition that you return them on time.
at one time: 曾經(jīng),一度
We were good friends at one time.
at the same time: 同時(shí)
典型題例:
Your performance in the driving test didn't reach required standard, _____. you failed.
A. in the end B. after all C. in other words D. at the same time
答案及解析:
選C. in the end 最后,最終; after all畢竟; in other words換句話(huà)說(shuō); at the same time 同時(shí).
3. Would you mind shutting the door? (P57) 你介意把門(mén)關(guān)上嗎?
mind: verb 介意,反對(duì),常用于疑問(wèn),否定,條件句中。
to be annoyed or worried by something:
Do you think he'd mind if I borrowed his book?
[+ ing form of verb] I don't mind having a dog in the house so long as it's clean.
Would you mind turning (= Please would you turn) your radio down a little please?
Do you mind if (= May) I put the television on?
[+ object + ing form of verb] Do you mind me smoking?
[+ question word] I don't mind what you wear so long as it's not that awful pink shirt.
I'd prefer to stay in tonight, if you don't mind.