369. But most experts agree that some research activity is essential to keep the staff and their students in touch with the latest developments in their subjects.
英语四级译文:
但是大多数专家都认同,为了让教职员及学生接触到其学科的最新发展,一些科研活动是必要的。
四级词汇讲解:
that引导的是agree的宾语从句。be essential to do sth.意为“做某事绝对重,必不可少”。如:Good food and plenty of exercise are essential to lead a healthy life.要想健康地生活,吃得好并进行大量的锻炼是非常重要的。
keep in touch with sth.此处意为“获得某方面的最新信息(知识等)”。如:We are able to keep in touch with events of the outside world via the Internet.通过互联网我们能够了解到外界发生的事。
英语四级考点归纳:
有关touch的常见短语还有:
※ be/get/keep in touch with sb.意为“与某人有/获得/保持联系”。如:
I'm still in touch with my friends from college.我和大学的朋友还有联系。
They're trying to get in touch with the manager.他们正设法和经理取得联系。
Let's keep in touch。我们要保持联系。
※ be out of tough和lose touch都意为“失去联系”,后接介词with也都可以指“不再了解”。如:
I'm out of touch with many old friends now.=I've lost touch with many old friends.我现在和很多老朋友都失去了联系。
You are out of touch with real life. = You've lost touch with real life.你脱离了现实生活。