冠词之差 意义有别
英语中有不少词组,从形式看好象只有冠词之差,而实际上却是意义完全不同的新词组。现采撷数例,以引起读者的注意:
1. in front of 在(外)的前面
in the front of 在(内)的前面
Theres a garden in front of the classroom.
Theres a blackboard in the front of the classroom.
2. in charge of 掌管;负责
in the charge of 在负责之下
An experienced worker is in charge of the project.
The project is in the charge of an experienced worker.
3. at table 在用饭;吃饭时
at the table 在桌旁
He seldom talks at table.
They sat at the table, talking and laughing.
4. by day 白天;日间
by the day 按日计
He works in an office by day.
Cleaning women in big cities get paid by the day.
5. take place 发生;举行
take the place 代替;接替
When did this conversation take place?
Electric train has now taken the place of steam trains in England.
6. in words 用言语
in a word 总之
Please express your thought in words.
In a word, I dont trust you.
7. at times 有时;不时
at a time 一次
I do feel a little nervous at times.
Pass me the bricks two at a time.
8. little 少;不多的
a little 一些;一点点
Hurry up, theres little time left.
Dont hurry, you still have a little time.
9. few 很少;几乎没有的
a few 有些;几个
He is a man of few words.
Only a few of the children can read.
10.a most interesting 非常有趣的
the most interesting 最有趣的(形容词的最高级)
This is a most interesting story.
This is the most interesting story of the three.
11.a doctor and nurse 一位医生兼护士
a doctor and a nurse 一位医生和一位护士
A doctor and nurse is standing there.
A doctor and a nurse are standing there.
12.A number of 许多;好些
the number of (的)数目
A number of students are in the classroom.
The number of students in the classroom is forty.
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