LECTURE 58 基本动词 GIVE 5
LECTURE 58 基本动词 GIVE 5
词组讲解
1. give sb. a ring 〔buzz〕 ** 给某人打电话
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：给某人［电话（ring，buzz）］
例 Don't worry. I'll stay here with your mother, you go home and get some rest. If her condition changes any, I'll give you a ring right away. Okay? Now go home, get some rest and come back tomorrow nice and fresh.
2. give sb. or sth. a wide berth ** 避开，躲开，对某人或某物保持距离
解 习语；词义溯源：给某人或某物［较宽的（wide）］［停泊位置、停泊间距（berth）］
例 A main sewage pipe under Oak Street near the main post office burst about 7：30 this morning, spewing raw sewage and flooding the first floors of several nearby buildings. Pedestrians on their way to work could be seen giving the area a wide berth to avoid getting the offensive-smelling water on their shoes.
3. give sb. or sth. away / give away sth. *** 泄露秘密，露出真实身份；赠送（礼物等）
解 短语动词；词义溯源：［远远地（away）］给予（发送、献给）某人或某物；参照give the bride away
例 Attention Customers!Parkson Grand Department Stores is giving away free umbrellas to the first 100 customers to purchase any of our specially marked Spring Fashion ladies' suits.
4. give sb. or sth. up / give up sb. or sth. *** 放弃，让出，戒绝
解 短语动词；词义溯源：［向上（up）］移交某人或某物
例 My elbow has been hurting for some time now. I think it might be a case of “tennis elbow. ” Perhaps I should give up playing tennis for a few months and see if it gets any better.
5. give sb. pause / give pause to sb. ** 使某人停下来想一想，使某人踌躇
解 习语；词义溯源：给某人［暂停、间歇、中断（pause）］
例 She keeps two large German Shepard dogs in her yard, to deter burglars. One look at those two powerful, vicious-looking animals is enough to give pause to even the most seasoned of criminals. She says she hasn't had any trouble with intruders since she bought the dogs.
巩固练习
(A) give...a ring
(B) give...a wide berth
(C) give away
(D) give...up
(E) give pause to
1. A: How about this sales promotion idea for the opening of our new department store: we'll ______ a new car, some kitchen appliances and maybe some vacations. B: Before we start talking about giving things to people free of charge as a promotion, let's have a look at our budget. If we can afford it—great idea.
2. A: What made you stop doing your exercises? You used to exercise every morning. What happened? B: The doctor told me I was getting too old for such strenuous activity, so I had to ______ it ______. Now I just take walks and ride a bicycle.
3. A: The costs involved in opening a shop in that district caused He Jin to delay her plans and reconsider her decision to locate there. B: I think the costs of property anywhere in Beijing is enough to ______ an entrepreneur. You really have to stop and think before you make a major commitment like that.
4. A: Foster was trying to ______ you ______ all morning to tell you the meeting was cancelled. I guess he didn't get through to you, did he? B: No. Nobody telephoned me. Does he know my phone number?
5. A: You assume?!Let me give you some advice: When you're working with explosives, avoid speculation!Speculation will get you killed. B: Yes, sir. From now on I'll ______ speculation ______. And now I'll check those wires again so I can be certain they're properly connected.
■ ANSWER
1. (C)
2. (D)
3. (E)
4. (A)
5. (B)
参考译文
I. 1. 别担心。我会在这里陪着你妈妈，你先回家休息一下。如果她有任何情况，我会马上给你打电话的，好吗？现在先回家，好好休息，休整好了明天早上再来。
2. 橡树街上的邮局附近的一条地下主排水管今天早上7点30分发生了爆裂，喷出的污水把附近几栋建筑的第一层都淹没了。我们可以看到上班路上的行人都远远避开这个区域，以免这些气味刺鼻的污水沾到鞋子上。
3. 顾客们请注意！百盛百货公司现为购买指定款式春季女式套装的前100位顾客免费赠送雨伞一把。
4. 我的肘部疼了有一阵了。我想可能是得了“网球肘”。或许我这几个月应该停止打网球，看看会不会有所好转。
5. 她在院子里养了两条德国牧羊犬防盗。即便是最老练的罪犯，看到它们那么强壮凶猛也会踌躇不前的。她说自从买了这两条狗，便再也不用担心家里来贼了。
II. 1. A：新店开业的这个促销建议怎么样：我们免费赠送新车、厨房用品，或许还可以提供度假机会。B：在谈论免费赠送促销产品之前，我们先来看一下预算。如果能负担得起的话——这倒是个不错的主意。
2. A：为什么不锻炼身体了？你以前每天早上都会锻炼的。发生什么事了吗？B：医生说我年纪太大了，不适合做这种剧烈运动，所以我不得不放弃了。现在我只是散散步，骑骑自行车。
3. A：在那个区开店的成本让何锦不得不推迟她的计划，重新考虑要不要在那里开。B：我想光北京的物业费便足以让创业者放弃了。在作这类重大决定前，真得好好考虑考虑。
4. A：福斯特给你打了一早上电话，想通知你会议取消了。我猜他没有打通，对不对？B：是啊，没有人给我打电话。他知道我的电话号码吗？
5. A：假设？我给你一些建议吧：在处理易爆物品时，你不要去猜测！猜测会杀了你的。B：是，长官。从现在开始，我不会再靠猜测了。那我现在再检查一下，确保这些线都连对了。
