大部分参与讨论的人都承认,问题在于,MBA已经获得耀眼的光环,它能给人的未来带来财富和权力,这已大大超越了该学位实际的重要性和实用性。
本句的主干是The problem...is that...。其中most participants in the debate acknowledge虽然是一个完整的句子,但在此作插入语;that the MBA has...importance and usefulness是一个由that引导的表语从句。
debate意为"辩论,讨论"。如:
There has been a lot of debate about this point.
有关这一点已经有很多讨论了。
She is acknowledged as the best singer in the world.
她被公认为世界最佳歌手。
I acknowledged their help.我向他们的帮助表示了感谢。
One can never acquire enough experience.
经验是永远学不够的。
This problem is far beyond me.
这个问题远超过我的能力所及。
以下是acquire、inquire和require三个形近词的比较。
acquire意为"获得,取得,得到",强调通过不断的、持续的努力而获得某物,也指日积月累渐渐地获得。如:
We should try to acquire good habits.
我们应该努力养成好习惯。
I inquired of him about their work.
我向他了解他们的工作情况。
Inspectors inquired into the affairs of the company.检查人员查究公司的事务。
The floor requires washing.
这地板该洗了。
All passengers are required to show their tickets.
所有乘客都必须出示车票。