LECTURE 118 基本动词 MAKE 5

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LECTURE 118 基本动词 MAKE 5

词组讲解

1. make a pitch for sb. or sth. / make a pitch ** 为某人或某物做宣传，为某人或某物说好话支持

解习语；词义溯源：为某人或某物做出［倾斜、投掷（pitch）］

例 Before I pass this microphone to Mr. Daly, let me make a pitch for our high school's annual summer festival. The festival will be next weekend on our school's main playing field. We'll have games, exciting rides, a miniature zoo, circus shows and of course plenty of good food and beer. I hope you all can come and have a good time.

2. make a play for sb. or sth. / make a play ** 试图以各种方法诱惑，想方设法弄到

解〈口〉习语；词义溯源：为某人制作［剧本、计谋、手法（play）］；参照make a pass at sb.

例 Two cities in Ohio were making a play for the summer Olympics. It's Cleveland in the north and Cincinnati in the south. Both cities boasted fine stadiums, coliseums and hotels, restaurants and night-life. The deciding factor between them may be in each's ability to finance the venture. In this respect, Cincinnati had the upper hand.

3. make a point ** 说重点，表明主张；（在游戏或比赛中）得分

解习语；词义溯源：给出［要点、主旨、意义（point）］或者得到［分数（point）］；本词组中的a可以用任何其他数字替代

例 You'll be given only five minutes to make a point. So I suggest you get to the meat of your argument right away. The judge will be firm on the time. After five minutes, he'll cut you off whether you've finished talking or not.

4. make a point of doing sth. ** 尽力做；强调；特别注意

解习语；词义溯源：给做某事制作［要点、主旨（point）］；make an issue with表示“重视，强调”

例 Didn't you know yesterday was Mi Yang's birthday? We had a party at her boarding house and everybody gave her gifts. She asked about you and seemed upset that you weren't there. You'd better make a point of calling her today and wishing her a belated happy birthday.

5. make a practice of sth. / make sth. a practice ** 经常做…，养成…的习惯

解习语；词义溯源：把做某事变成［习惯、习性（practice）］

例 In an effort to improve service at their restaurants, Sambo Family Diners Incorporated has started a “Say Thank You” campaign. The campaign teaches the chain's 8,000 employees to make a practice of thanking customers.

巩固练习

(A) make a pitch for

(B) Making a play for

(C) made a point

(D) make a point of

(E) make a practice of

1. A: I'm sorry I'm late. B: That's okay, just don't ______ being late. Understand? A: Yes, sir. Don't worry, I will not do this habitually. It won't become a habit.

2. A: Did Governor Chovitz say anything important and worth remembering about the handicapped people's situation? B: He didn't say anything, but still his presence at the Handicapped People's Convention ______: the government needs to give special attention to the plight of the handicapped.

3. A: I thought he'd use the convention to try to promote the success of some of the Democratic Party's candidates in this year's election. B: No, Governor Chovitz is not that way. He'd never use an event like that to ______ a politician. It would be in bad taste to try talking in support of his party at a convention focused on the needs of the handicapped.

4. A: A few of the young men have already started trying to get his position as treasurer by persuading the president they are the best for the job. B: It's shameful! ______ a man's position before he's even retired.

5. A: If you don't know the person well, my best advice is to always be sure to ask permission before entering his room. In their culture, that's important. B: Thank you. I'll ______ it.

■ ANSWER

1. (E)

2. (C)

3. (A)

4. (B)

5. (D)

参考译文

I. 1. 把话筒交给戴利先生之前，请让我为我们学校一年一度的夏节说几句话。夏节将于下周末在我校主操场举行。我们将提供各类游戏、刺激的游乐设施、微型动物园、马戏表演，当然还有足够的美食和啤酒。希望大家都能来尽情地玩。

2. 俄亥俄州有两座城市曾经设法获得夏季奥运会的主办权，它们分别是北部的克利夫兰和南部的辛辛那提。这两座城市均宣称自己拥有优秀的体育场馆、酒店、餐馆以及丰富的夜生活。在两座城市之间作抉择的决定性因素可能是它们各自为这项盛事提供赞助的能力。在这方面，辛辛那提占有优势。

3. 你只有五分钟时间表述观点，所以我建议你先说出论证的主体。评委把时间卡得非常精确，五分钟一到，不论你是否完成了表述，他都会打断你。

4. 你不知道昨天是米阳的生日吗？我们在她的住处举行了派对，所有人都送她礼物了。她还问起你了，你没来她好像很难过。你今天最好记得给她打个电话，送上一份迟到的生日祝福。

5. 为了提高餐馆的服务质量，桑博家族餐饮股份有限公司开展了一项“说谢谢”的活动。活动旨在使连锁店的八千名员工养成感谢顾客的习惯。