LECTURE 119 基本动词 MAKE 6
LECTURE 119 基本动词 MAKE 6
词组讲解
1. make a run for it ** 赶紧跑开，急忙躲避
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：［向着（for）］［它（it）］做出［逃跑、跑（run）］；参照make a break for sth.
例 Sheriff Bolton released a statement today in which he blamed himself for the escape of two prison inmates from the courthouse yesterday. “I knew the two of them were likely to try to make a run for it. I should have taken better precautions. This is entirely my own fault,” said the sheriff's statement.
2. make 〔create〕 a scene ** 引起骚动，大吵大闹
解 习语；词义溯源：引起［事件、骚动（scene）］
例 I'll never talk to her again as long as I live. I have never been so embarrassed in my life. I pleaded with her not to make a scene while all the guests were there, but she wouldn't listen. She just kept arguing out loud about it. I think she wanted to embarrass me.
3. make allowance for sb. or sth. / make allowance ** 考虑，作为考虑的对象
解 习语；词义溯源：为了某人或某物做［允许（allowance）］的事；allowance也可以使用复数形式
例 When firing the rifle at a target over a kilometer away, you have to aim just to the left of the target. This makes allowance for a slight amount of drift that occurs while the bullet is traveling to the target. The bullet drifts to the right about one inch every 1,000 meters.
4. make an appearance ** 出现，出席；在演出中亮相
解 习语；词义溯源：使［出现、出演（appearance）］；参照put in an appearance
例 Newly-elected Governor Anderson made an appearance at the election celebration last night. “We will try to get him to as many parties as possible,” his campaign manager, Peter Tuck said. The governor is reported to have gone to bed at 5：30 AM.
5. make an example of sb. ** 惩罚某人以警戒他人，惩一儆百
解 习语；词义溯源：把某人变成［范例（example）］
例 Unfortunate for Mega-Big, the court seems determined to make an example of them. Harvard law professor, Victoria Smith predicted, “The court will punish Mega-Big severely in hopes that it will do the trick in preventing others from trying the same thing. ”
巩固练习
(A) make a run for it
(B) making a scene
(C) make allowance for
(D) making appearances
(E) make an example of
1. A: When I saw the gun, I wanted to ______ but my legs wouldn't move. I was too frightened! B: It might be better that you didn't try to run away to escape him. He might have shot you if you had.
2. A: The airplane had just departed the gate when a man and woman started ______. They were shouting loudly at each other, making everybody else feel uncomfortable. B: What was the cause of their embarrassing outburst?
3. A: This isn't fair. You're punishing me as a warning to the others. You want to dissuade the others by showing them my punishment. B: So? You broke the rules, didn't you? So I have every right to ______ you.
4. A: Honey, we're just going to attend the banquet for a short while. We have to go because it's our duty to be there. We'll leave in 30 minutes. B: I hate ______ at mundane banquets like this. Go by yourself.
5. A: I'm against considering any special circumstances our police officer candidates may have. Police officers must be able to perform to maximum capacity. By demanding less from those who have special weaknesses or difficulties, we only hurt the effectiveness of the whole force. B: Though I agree, the law says we have to ______ them.
■ ANSWER
1. (A)
2. (B)
3. (E)
4. (D)
5. (C)
参考译文
I. 1. 今天，博尔顿警长发表了一份声明，对昨天两名囚犯从法院逃走一事进行了自我批评。他在声明中说道：“我知道这两个人可能想逃跑。我本应该严加防范的。这全是我一个人的过错。”
2. 我有生之年都不会再跟她说话了。我这辈子还没这么尴尬过。我恳求她在客人们都还在的时候不要大吵大闹，可她就是不听。她一直大声嚷嚷那件事。我想她就是想让我难堪。
3. 向一公里外的目标开枪时，需要瞄准目标的左侧，这是考虑到子弹在射向目标的过程中会出现一点点偏移。每隔一千米，子弹会向右偏移约一英寸。
4. 最新当选的安德森州长昨晚出席了选举庆祝活动。其竞选经理彼得·塔克表示：“我们会尽量让他多参加派对。”据报道，州长早晨5点半才休息。
5. 对于美家-比格公司来说，不幸的是，法院好像决定惩一儆百。哈佛大学法学教授维多利亚·史密斯预测：“法院将会严厉惩罚美家-比格公司，希望以此来有效阻止其他公司做同样的事情。”
II. 1. A：我一看到枪就想赶紧跑，但是我的双腿动弹不了。我太害怕了！B：幸亏你没有试图逃跑。如果你逃跑，他可能会向你开枪。
2. A：飞机刚刚起飞，一个男人和一个女人便大吵起来。他们朝对方大声叫嚷，让其他人都感觉不舒服。B：他们为什么会突然这么尴尬地争吵？
3. A：这不公平。你惩罚我来警告其他人。你想通过惩罚我来劝阻他们。B：那又如何？你违反了规定，不是吗？所以我有权惩罚你来警戒其他人。
4. A：亲爱的，我们一会儿要去参加宴会。我们必须得去，因为这是我们的义务。30分钟后出发。B：我讨厌出席这种庸俗的宴会。你自己去吧。
5. A：我反对考虑应征警官的人的特殊情况。警察必须具有最高的执行能力。对有特殊缺点或困难的人降低要求，只会损害整个队伍的办事效率。B：虽然我也同意，但法律规定我们必须考虑。
