When in doubt, I find retracing my steps to be a wise place to begin.
语音讲解:
今日发音练习重点:
言之有物:
1. 词链儿:when in doubt
=if/when (you're) in doubt
如(你)无把握,如(你)有怀疑
When in doubt, go to the library.
一有疑问,就上图书馆。
If in doubt, consult your doctor.
如有疑问,咨询医生。
★原声例句:When in doubt, take care of yourself. You're number one.
有疑问时,照顾好自己,你是第一。
★原声例句:When in doubt, when your path is blocked, pivot.
当你有疑问时,当你的道路受阻时,转向。
When in doubt, remain silent.
有什么拿不准的就保持沉默。
图片源自《爱丽丝梦游仙境》
When in doubt, follow the leader.
如果不确定,就追随领头的。
图片源自《神盾局特工》
2. 词链儿:retrace one's steps to/towards XX
顺原路返回XX
retrace v. 顺原路返回,折返
re- = again
回顾【Change might not be fast and it isn't always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped.】
She turned around and began to retrace her steps towards the house.
她转身沿原路向那栋房子走去。
We retraced our steps to where we started.
我们折回我们出发的地方。
3. 词链儿:find XX to be XX
发现XX是XX 〔XX发生或属实〕
They found him to be charming.
他们觉得他很招人喜欢。
Her blood was found to contain poison.
她的血液中发现有毒素。
活学活用:
请用 when in doubt 随意造句
《哈利·波特》(Harry Potter):是英国作家J.K.罗琳(J. K. Rowling)于1997~2007年所著的魔幻文学系列小说,共7部。其中前六部以霍格沃茨魔法学校(Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry)为主要舞台,描写的是主人公——年轻的巫师学生哈利·波特在霍格沃茨前后六年的学习生活和冒险故事;第七本描写的是哈利·波特在第二次魔法界大战中在外寻找魂器并消灭伏地魔的故事。
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