例句解析 1
1. Then they can express their satisfaction with the product. (L.17)
express one’s satisfaction with意为“对……表示满意”。
相关短语有:with satisfaction满意地;to one’s great satisfaction使某人十分满意的是;be satisfied with对……感到满意。另外,satisfy sb./ sb’s needs意为“满足某人/某人的需要”;far from satisfactory意为“一点也不令人满意”。如:
[高考示例]
Nick is looking for another job because he feels that nothing he does _____ his boss. (北京2000春)
A. serves B. satisfies C. promises D. supports
(注:斜体部分为最佳选项。下同。)
What he has done is far from _____. (上海2000)
A. satisfactory B. satisfied
C. satisfaction D. satisfy
2. The disadvantage with carrying out interviews is that it may take a long time. (L.17)
1)名词disadvantage意为“不利,不利条件”,其反义词是advantage。常见搭配有:take advantage of利用,欺骗;gain/have/get/win the advantage over 胜过, 优于;
2) carry out意为“开展;执行;实施”。如:
[高考示例]
— It’s a good idea. But who’s going to _____ the plan?
— I think Tom and Greg will.(北京2000春)
A. set aside B. carry out
C. take in D. get through
3. What kind of advertisements do you read or watch on TV, if any? (L.17)
if any意为“即使有的话;如果有的话”,any强调数量;若强调频度,应用if ever。如:
Please help me correct the mistakes in my diary, if any.
请帮我纠正日记中的错误,如果有的话。
He is seldom, if ever, absent from school.
他简直从不缺课。