Impressing people with a big word isn't clever. It's hiding. Getting straight to the point with a simple word, that takes confidence.
语音讲解:
今日发音练习重点:
言之有物:
1. 语法知识:
V-ing/动名词作主语,谓语动词用第三人称单数。
*动名词短语作主语时,通常被看作是一个单数概念,所以谓语动词一般要用第三人称单数形式。
Running is good for your health.
跑步对你的健康有益。
*与不定式作主语的区别
→动名词作主语通常表示抽象的、一般性的行为或习惯。
Reading books broadens our horizons.
读书拓宽我们的视野。
这里 “Reading books” 是一种经常性的行为。
→不定式作主语往往表示具体的、一次性的动作。
To read this book tonight is my plan.
今晚读这本书是我的计划。
强调是 “今晚读这本书” 这个具体的动作。
2. 词链儿:impress sb with/by...
......给某人留下了深刻的印象
He impressed her with his sincerity.
他的真诚打动了她。
I was very impressed by one young man at my lectures.
来上我课的一个年轻人让我很钦佩。
3. 词汇:hide v. 隐藏,掩盖
* It's hiding. 可理解为 “(用大词给人留印象)这是在藏拙”,暗指这么做的人其实是缺乏底气,试图用华丽辞藻掩盖自己可能在清晰表意、精准沟通方面的不足。
4. 词链儿:get straight to the point (with...)
开门见山/直奔主题
I don't like people who waste time. I prefer to get straight to the point when I talk to them.
我不喜欢浪费时间的人。当我和他们交谈时,我更喜欢直截了当地切入要点。
I'll get straight to the point. I am emotional. I do bring it into my work.
我会直切重点。我是感情用事。我确实这样工作。
影视片段《美剧 危机边缘 第一季》
Forgive me for getting straight to the point. I'm a great admirer of your work.
我就开门见山了。我非常崇拜你的杰作。
影视片段《美剧 哥谭 第二季》
5. 词链儿:That takes confidence.
that 指代 Getting straight to the point with a simple word
... takes confidence/courage
......需要自信/勇气
活学活用:
请用 get straight to the point 随意造句
上海日报社 TheBrief
A quick tip from a columnist.
Simple English, stronger connections.
最简单的话语有时候才最能打动人心。
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