LECTURE 66 基本动词 GO 2
LECTURE 66 基本动词 GO 2
词组讲解
1. go all out ** 倾注全身心的力量，全力以赴
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：［完全（all）］［向外（out）］延伸；all out表示“用尽全力”；参照make an all-out effort
例 Yes, I do still paint, but not like I used to when I was younger and not married. I had a lot of free time then so I used to go all out—you know, put everything I had into it.
2. go all the way with sb. / go all the way / go to bed with sb. / go to bed ** 完全同意某人的意见；与某人发生肉体关系
解 习语；词义溯源：和某人一起到达［无条件的、远远的尽头（all the way）］；婉转用法，需谨慎使用
例 Honey, don't you think it's time you had a father/son talk with Jimmy? He'll be fourteen next year and he's already showing an interest in girls. I've read somewhere that teenagers start going all the way at quite an early age these days, so you'd better talk to him before he makes a mistake.
3. go ape over sb. on sth. / go ape * 沉迷；热衷
解 俚语；词义溯源：与某人［关于（over）］某事处于［疯狂的、热衷的（ape）］状态
例 Young people everywhere are going ape over this singer. Everywhere the new pop star goes, huge crowds form to get a look at him.
4. go around in circles / go in circles ** 原地转圈，原地踏步；打不起精神
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：画着圈［环绕（around）］而去
例 If you find yourself going around in circles trying to decide what kind of life and health insurance you need, call Umbrella Insurance and ask about our Rainy Day Insurance Plan. Umbrella Insurance—because lift is not always a sunny day.
5. go astray ** 迷路；脱轨；犯错
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［迷路、犯错（astray）］的状态
例 Be careful, though—sometimes it's easier to make an exception rather than fight to do what you know is right. If you let this happen, you will go astray and your followers will lose faith in you. You can make exceptions, but only when there is no other choice.
巩固练习
(A) going all out
(B) go all the way with
(C) goes ape over
(D) going around in circles
(E) go astray
1. A: My two boys get all excited every time I bring home some of that new frozen yogurt ice cream. They love it! B: Yeah, my little girl ______ that stuff too.
2. A: Gentlemen, we're discussing the same problems over and over without ever coming up with a solution. B: I suggest we all go home, rest and then come back tomorrow with fresh minds. If we stay here, we'll just keep ______.
3. A: It's important you attend church services every Sunday without fail. The minister's lecture each week will keep you strong in your faith and help you avoid doing things that are against your beliefs. B: But I live 180 kilometers from the nearest church. Don't worry though; in my remote area, there's no opportunity for me to ______!
4. A: There's one thing I can tell you about Mark: once he decides he's going to do something, he does it with his greatest possible determination. B: That's admirable, but sometimes there's a danger to ______ like that. When you dedicate all your resources to accomplishing one thing, it's possible you'll neglect other important things.
5. A: Have you and Sarah started having sexual intercourse? B: No, not yet. I've tried to convince her to ______ me, but she's afraid of the consequences.
■ ANSWER
1. (C)
2. (D)
3. (E)
4. (A)
5. (B)
参考译文
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