第236句:
Their outward appearance seems rather appealing because they come in a variety of styles, textures, and colors.
它们的外表似乎很能吸引人,因为它们的样式、材料和颜色都十分多样。
六级词汇讲解:
本句的主干是Their outward appearance seems...appealing...because引导原因状语从句。
appealing意为“引起兴趣的,有吸引力的;动人的”。如:
They are busy creating more favorable local conditions appealing to the investment from foreign businessmen.
他们正忙于为当地创造更好的条件,以吸引外商前来投资。
texture意为“(材料等的)结构;质地”。如:
The range ofcolor, pattern and texture is wide enough to suit everyone's needs and taste.
颜色、图案及质地的多样化足以使每一个人的需求和审美要求得到满足。
六级考点归纳:
rather的用法较多,包括:
作形容词,意为“相当,有点儿”。如:
I'm feeling rather sleepy.
我有点儿困倦。
与would或had连用,意为“宁可,宁愿;与其……倒不如;而不是”。如:
1)He would rather play than work.
他宁可玩也不愿工作。
2)I'd rather you knew that now,than afterwards.
与其以后让你知道,不如现在就让你知道。
常与or连用,意为“更确切地说”。如:
He left late last night,or rather early this moming.
他昨夜很晚才走,更确切地说是今天清早才走。