新概念英语第三册逐句精讲语言点 第46课 自己动手 (1)

　　Do it Yourself 自己动手

　　So great is our passion for doing things forourselves, that we are becoming increasingIyless dependent on specialized labour. No onecan plead ignorance of a subject any longer, forthere are countless do-it-yourself publications.Armed with the right tools and materials,newlyweds gaily embark on the task ofdecorating their own homes.

　　1.So great is our passion for doing things for ourselves, that we are becomingincreasingIy less dependent on specialized labour.

　　现在我们自己动手做事的热情很高，结果对于专业工人的依赖越来越少了。

　　语言点:句子结构分析:so引导的是一个倒装句，这句话可还原为: Our passion is so great for doingthings for ourselves, that we are becoming increasingIy less dependent on specialized labour.

　　2.No one can plead ignorance of a subject any longer, for there are countless do-it-yourself publications.

　　由于出版了不计其数的教人自己动手做事的书报杂志，没有人再能说对某事一无所知。

　　3.Armed with the right tools and materials, newlyweds gaily embark on the task ofdecorating their own homes.

　　新婚夫妇找来合适的工具和材料，喜气洋洋地开始布置新房。

　　语言点:句子结构分析:armed with…的意思是“用…装备”。