LECTURE 116 基本动词 MAKE 3

LECTURE 116 基本动词 MAKE 3

词组讲解

1. make a go of it ** 干得出色，进展顺利，成功

解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：把［它（it）］做［成功（a go）］

例 We took a look at the decrepit boat and had second thoughts about trying to use it to get ourselves off the island where we'd been stranded for three months. However, the approaching typhoon season pushed us to try and after spending three days repairing the vessel, we were ready to make a go of it.

2. make a great show of sth. ** 使显眼，刻意（故意）做某事

解 习语；词义溯源：做出［一次很棒的展示（a great show）］；show表示“展示，表露”

例 The President has been accused of making too great a show of his support for the black community during this election year. “We appreciate the attention,” said James Whittle, a prominent black entrepreneur, “but it seems he's using us to get blacks to vote for him this fall. ”

3. make a hit with sb. or sth. / make a hit ** 得到好评，受欢迎；大获成功

解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：对某人或某物做出［击中、命中、成功（hit）］

例 In a summer with record high temperatures（averaging 37 degrees in July）, Misael's new Double Ace Ice Treat has made a hit with young people. Sales of the product, which was introduced in April, have boomed, making Double Ace the number one frozen treat.

4. make a killing * （赢得大笔钱而）大获成功

解 俚语；词义溯源：做出［赚大钱、大成功（killing）］

例 Misael has strictly controlled its retailers to keep them from raising the price of Double Ace to take advantage of the treat's high demand. “We won't countenance any retailer making a killing with our product just because the weather is so hot,” said Jeff, general manager in charge of marketing.

5. make a living ** 维持生计，谋生

解 习语；词义溯源：赚得［生计、生活费（living）］

例 My father made a living anyway he could. He worked as a construction laborer, restaurant dishwasher, garbage collector, security guard—you name it and he did it. I'm proud of him. He always managed to bring home the bacon no matter how bad the economy was doing.

巩固练习

(A) make a go of it

(B) makes a great show of

(C) make a hit with

(D) Make a killing

(E) make a living

1. A: Look at the equipment they expect me to work with!My God, how am I ever going to succeed under these undesirable conditions? B: I don't know—but if anybody can ______, it's you.

2. A: Do you think you can ______ as an artist? I mean a lot of people try but end up doing something else—like restaurant work or something. B: I think I can earn enough to eat, have a house and enjoy a healthy life. My uncle owns a studio where I can sell my works. That goes a long way toward earning enough money to survive.

3. A: Lisa made certain everybody noticed that she was wearing an Anne Klein dress. She must have mentioned it ten times! B: She always ______ her clothing. I think it shows her lack of confidence in who she is. She has to use brand names to define herself.

4. A: Excuse me, can you tell me what this book is about? It's written by Sandra Conners and it's titled How You Can ______ in Anything. B: Oh, it's an advice book. It gives advice on how you can find sudden success, especially monetary success, in whatever profession you're in.

5. A: Our program on cooking has surprisingly been popular among single men. We never expected it to ______ men. B: Why not? More and more men are living on their own, so a program which teaches them how to cook is bound to be very pleasing to them.

■ ANSWER

1. (A)

2. (E)

3. (B)

4. (D)

5. (C)

参考译文

I. 1. 我们看了一眼那艘破船，再三考虑是否能靠它离开这个把我们困了三个月的小岛。但是即将来临的台风季节迫使我们不得不尝试一下。花了三天时间修理好船舱之后，我们做好了成功到达的准备。

2. 总统被指控刻意在今年选举期间对黑人社区进行支持。一位优秀的黑人企业家詹姆斯·惠特尔说：“我们非常感谢他的关注。但是他好像是利用我们在今年秋天获得黑人的投票。”

3. 在一个高温创纪录的夏天（七月份平均气温为37摄氏度），米赛尔新发明的“双料冰饮”深受年轻人的青睐。该产品自四月份推出以来，销量急剧上升，成为最热销的冷饮。

4. 米赛尔对零售商进行严格控制，防止他们利用市场对“双料冰饮”的高需求而提高价格。负责市场营销的总经理杰夫表示：“我们不会因为天气炎热便支持任何零售商利用我们的产品去赚大钱。”

5. 为了谋生，我父亲做了各种工作。他做过建筑工人、餐馆洗碗工、清洁工、保安——任何能叫上名字的职业他都做过。我为他感到骄傲。不论经济情况如何，他总是能挣钱养家。

II. 1. A：瞧瞧他们给我用的这些设备！我的天哪，条件这么不理想，我怎么能做好呢？B：不知道——但是如果说有人可以做到，那肯定是你。

2. A：你觉得你可以靠当艺术家来谋生吗？我的意思是，许多人都曾经尝试过，但最后都改行了——像餐饮业或其他。B：我想我能赚到足够的钱吃饭、买房、享受健康的生活。我叔叔有一个工作室，我可以在那里卖我的作品。这样我可以赚到足够的钱维持生活。

3. A：莉萨让每个人都注意到她穿了一件安妮·克莱恩牌连衣裙。她都说了十遍了！ B：她总是炫耀她的衣服。我想这就证明她对自己缺乏自信，不得不使用品牌来撑面子。

4. A：抱歉，你能告诉我这本书是关于什么的吗？这是桑德拉·康纳斯写的一本书，书名是《怎样不费脑筋赚大钱》。B：哦，这是一本建议性的书，建议人们怎样在任何职业上获得意想不到的成功，尤其是金钱方面的成功。

5. A：我们的烹饪节目出人意料地受到了单身男士的欢迎。我们从来没想到它会受男士的青睐。B：为什么？越来越多的男性开始独自生活，所以一档教他们如何做饭的节目肯定非常合他们的意。