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LECTURE 133 基本动词 PUT 4

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LECTURE 133 基本动词 PUT 4

词组讲解

1. put one's finger on sth. ** 正确指出(原因等);查明,发现

解 〈口〉习语;词义溯源:把自己的[手指(finger)]放在某物上

例 I've just got this mysterious feeling like something is wrong, but I can't put my finger on what it is. You know what I mean? I've checked the whole system and everything checks out okay, but I still can't get rid of this feeling. It's like subconsciously I know what it is, but not consciously.

2. put one's foot down / put one's foot down about sth. ** 加快车速;采取坚定的态度

解 〈口〉习语;词义溯源:对于某物把自己的[脚(foot)]放[下(down)]

例 Construction Minister has put his foot down, refusing to allow City A to complete the construction of their $18. 5 million stadium, regardless of the fact that it is already over 70% completed. “It was never authorized by my office, so as far as I'm concerned it doesn't even exist,” he said in yesterday's meeting with officials in City A.

3. put 〔stick〕 one's foot in one's mouth ** 说错话,做错事

解 〈口〉习语;词义溯源:把自己的[脚(foot)]放入[嘴(mouth)]里

例 So anyway, Joe's sitting there talking with Mr. Bae when he suddenly said something about Mr. Bae's greying hair—something really stupid, like “your grey hair looks nice on you” or something like that. He could tell from the look on Mr. Bae's face that he had put his foot in his mouth. So he got up and made a beeline for the restroom—but he walked into the women's room instead of the men's!

4. put one's house in order ** 把屋子整理好;把自己的事安排就绪;恢复秩序

解 习语;词义溯源:使自己的家处于[整理好的、整齐的(in order)]状态

例 In the movie “My Life”, the character played by Michael Keaton knows for sure he will die when his Chinese doctor tells him “put your house in order. ”

5. put 〔have, get, keep, hold〕 one's nose to the grindstone ** 忙个不停;一刻不停地拼命干

解 习语;词义溯源:把自己的[鼻子(nose)]贴在[磨石(grindstone)]上

解 “...and only those students who put their nose to the grindstone will find themselves enjoying the special privileges that come with being on the Dean's List. I urge you to strive to make the grade . ”

巩固练习

(A) put your finger on

(B) put our foot down

(C) putting their foot in their mouth

(D) put your house in order

(E) putting your nose to the grindstone

1. A: Every time that man opens his mouth, he says something that causes him and our company embarrassed. I say let's give him the ax . B: He's not the only one ______ these days, though. Have you forgotten the remark you made the other day, Charles, that got reported in the news and insulted the Prime Minister?

2. A: We must be firm. If we don't firmly assert our authority without compromise, the bus lanes will never be respected by drivers. I'm in favor of increased patrols and higher fines for violators. B: Amen!I couldn't agree more. We have to ______!

3. A: At this moment, we still can't say exactly what it is. B: When do you think you will be able to ______ it. A: There's no way to tell. However, as soon as we identify it exactly, we will give the press a full briefing. Please be patient.

4. A: How's your research coming? Still ______? B: Always!It never ends. We're all working very hard without much break.

5. A: All I'm asking for is a couple of days to arrange my personal affairs so I can leave on this trip knowing nothing's wrong. B: You should have ______ long ago. You know that in this job you can be called on to travel overseas at any time.

■ ANSWER

1. (C)

2. (B)

3. (A)

4. (E)

5. (D)

参考译文

I. 1. 我只是有一种说不出的感觉,好像有什么地方出错了,但又说不清楚到底是什么。你明白我的意思吗?我检查过整个系统,一切都没问题,但是我依然有这种感觉。就好像在潜意识里,我知道是什么,但有意识找时却找不出了。

2. 建设部长坚决拒绝同意A市完成耗资1850万美元的体育馆的建设工作,尽管该体育馆已经建成了70%。昨天,在与A市的官员会面时他表示:“建设部从来没有批准过这个项目,所以在我看来它根本就不存在。”

3. 总之,乔还是坐在那里跟贝先生聊天。突然,他说起了贝先生白头发的事——非常愚蠢,他说了“你留白头发非常好看”之类的话。他从贝先生的表情看出自己说错话了。于是他起身,径直朝洗手间走去——但是他进的是女洗手间,而不是男洗手间!

4. 在《情深到来生》这部电影中,迈克尔·基顿扮演的角色在他的中国医生告诉他“处理好个人事务”的时候,他知道他就要死了。

5. “……只有真正用功读书的学生才能被院长列入享受优秀学生特殊待遇的名单。所以我劝大家努力取得好成绩。”

II. 1. A:那个人每次一开口,就会说些让他自己和公司难堪的话。我觉得我们应该解雇他。B:但是他不是最近唯一一个说错话的人。你忘了你那天说过侮辱首相的话了吗,查尔斯?还在新闻上报道了呢。

2. A:我们必须要坚定。如果我们不能毫不妥协地坚决维护我们的权威,那么司机们就不会尊重公共汽车行车道。我建议加强巡逻,提高违章罚款。B:阿门!我非常赞成。我们必须立场坚定。

3. A:到目前为止,我们还是无法精确地说出它是什么。B:你觉得什么时候可以查出来?A:现在没法说。不过,只要我们精确地将它查明,我们就会向媒体通报具体情况。请耐心一点。

4. A:你的研究进行得如何了?还在埋头苦干吗?B:一直如此!没有尽头。我们一直都在努力工作,很少休息。

5. A:我只是想花几天时间来安排我的私事,这样我出差的时候就没有什么可担心的了。B:你应该早点把个人事务安排好。你知道,这份工作可能随时要求你到国外出差。


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