304.The results of a growing number of studies suggest that even a modest vitamin shortfall can be harmful to your health.
越来越多的研究结果表明,即便是中度缺乏维生素,也可能会对健康造成伤害。
六级词汇讲解:
本句的主干是The results...suggest that...。of引导的介词短语of a growing number of studies作定语修饰results; that引导的宾语从句that even...to your health作suggest的宾语。
a growing number of意为"越来越多的"。如:
A growing number of youth are spending hours on the Internet.
越来越多的年轻人花好几个小时的时间上网。
modest在句中意为"适度的,中度的",该词还可指"谦虚的"。如:
John is a modest and amiable young man.
约翰是一个谦逊而又和蔼可亲的年轻人。
shortfall意为"短缺,差额"。如:
There's still a huge shortfall in their funds.
他们的资金还有很大缺口。
be harmful to意为"对……有害(或不利)"。如:
Smoking is harmful to your health.
吸烟对你的身体有害。
英语六级考点归纳
modest和humble这两个形容词都有"谦恭的"之意,但略有区别。
modest含义较为广泛,指在态度或行为等方面不自大、不虚荣、不傲慢、不自负等。如:
The scientist remains modest despite his achievements.
这位科学家虽然有成就但还是很谦虚。
humble则偏重精神和行为上的谦逊,作褒义时指对自己或自己的成就不骄傲;作贬义时指对人低声下气或看低自己。如:
People in humble stations are happier than those with power.
地位低下的人比掌权者更幸福。
You have plenty of ability but you're too humble.
你很有能力,但太谦逊了。