2023年4月6日 星期四

五分鐘英語練習- 085

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五分鐘英語練習 (085)
"Five minutes English practice" (085)

Listen & Practice - 聆聽和練習

Let’s get started.

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phrasal verb - 片語動詞


片語動詞 (001-3) - asked for - 要求得到索求;求見

I asked for help. 
我請求協助。
Mary asked her father for money.
瑪麗向她父親要錢。
He asked the teacher for his advice. 
他向老師徵求意見。
Don't be afraid to ask for advice.
不要害怕徵求意見。
Excuse me, I'm here to meet Mr.Wang.
Hi, may I ask for Mr.Wang?
我是來見王先生的。
A man was asking for you this morning.
今天早上有人來找你。(今早有人求見你。)

片語動詞 (001-4) - asked to - 求見請求

You can also directly add to after ask, followed by the thing you requested.
ask 後面也可以直接加上 to ,後接表自己請求的那件事。

For example

I asked to see my lawyer.
我要求見我的律師。
If it is "ask + someone + to", it means asking someone to do something.
如果是“ask + someone + to”,意思是要求某人做某事。

For example

You should ask your father to give you some financial advice.
你應該向你的爸爸詢問一些財務方面的建議。

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【001】

Go for the gold !
They must be on the shoe rack.
You seem to have fun.
Who's going to look after your children while you're away.
I'll get lunch ready and then leave.

【002】

You did fairly well.
This photo brings back memories of my happy childhood.
He is old and so he can't work so hard.
I need a room for two.
Why are you in a gloomy mood?

gloomy [ˈɡluːmi] adj. 沮喪的

gloomy expression 沮喪的表情
in gloomy silence 鬱鬱不樂默不作聲

【003】

Make sure the water doesn't actually touch the flower.
Don't forget to brush deep inside.
Would you consider fostering a child?

foster [ˈfɑːstər] v. 撫育

We fostered the little girl while her mother was in hospital.
這小姑娘的母親住院時,我們領養了她。

He fell from a tree close by.
We'd like breakfast, please.

【004】

I must buy myself a new skirt.
Your flight has been delayed due to a maintenance issue.
Can you give me a ride?
I'm here for business.
The nurses say you're expected to make a full recovery.

【005】

Tie my hair in a ponytail.
We shouldn't throw it away, let's try to fix it. 
If it's not too much trouble I would like some help.
The teacher took control of the classroom and restored order.
Once you skip a lesson it's hard to catch up with your classmates.

【006】

What do you think about this idea?
My door doesn't lock.
Do you have a seating preference?
You can always count on Michael in a crisis.
There is little water if any.

【007】

The airline charged me extra for my carry-on bag.
Your flight will be 14 hours.
What did you learn at school?
She didn't drive.
You had better take an umbrella with you in case it rains.

【008】

How can I book a flight?
I'd be very grateful if you could introduce me to Mr. Albright.
If I lose my job I'll have nothing to fall back on.
We must allow for his young age.
All things are difficult before they are easy.

【009】

It may upset your stomach a little bit.
The doctor insisted that the patient get plenty of rest.
How far is the train station from here?
Can you tie my hair like you did yesterday?
Among other things, he was interested in collecting old coins.