介词是句子中的精灵,它和动词组在一起,会增加动词的强度、亮度,使动词更具动感,像speak up就比单单speak有力。我们一起来看以下的句子,比较A与B句,你会惊叹介词的魅力与表现力。B中出现的at,behind,by,on,with等都是常见的介词,但这小小的介词真的起了“画龙点睛”的作用。
1.当我听到这事时,简直不敢相信自己的耳朵。
A:I couldn't believe my ears when I heard this
B:I couldn't believe my ears at this.
2.她死后留下6个孩子。
A:She left six children after she died
B:She left six children behind died.
3.如果需要帮助,就给我打电话,号码是27215033。
A:If you need help,just ring me up.My telephone number is27215033.
B:If you need help,just ring me up at 27215033
4.我们举杯庆祝他的成功。
A:We raise a toast to congratulate him on his great success.
B:We raise a toast to his great success.
5.这段文章生词太多,真是太难理解了。
A:There are so many ncw words in this passage,so it is hard forme to understand.
B:With too many new words in it,this passage is beyond me.
6.他因为30票之差输了竞选。
A:He missed election because of 30 votes
B:He missed election by 30 votes.
7.证据对他不利。
A:The evidence is not good for him.
B:The evidence is against him.
8.我可以帮你完成这个项目。
A:I can help you finish the project.
B:I can help you with the project.
9.我买单。
A:I'll pay the bill.
B:It's on me.