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5分鐘英文口語|釋放香氣怎麼說?

已更新:2023年11月22日



語言學習都可以透過chatGPT來做更好的解釋翻譯與使用,另外也可以出考題,讓自己每日學習有所回饋,讓我們今天跟學一下常見的英文片語吧 ! !


很多片語有多個不同的含義,取決於上下文來定義,也有很多乍看下會誤會的片語,每天了解四個片語,口語馬上進步。(第23天)


 

Give off (散發,釋放):

解釋: The phrase "give off" means to emit or release something, such as a scent, heat, light, or energy. It indicates the act of producing and dispersing a particular substance or quality.


片語「give off」指的是散發或釋放某物,如氣味、熱量、光線或能量。

表示產生並散發特定物質或品質的行為。



例句:

  1. The flowers in the garden give off a lovely fragrance in the evening. 花園裡的花在晚上散發出美麗的香氣。

  2. When the stove is on, it gives off a significant amount of heat to warm up the room. 爐子打開時,會散發大量的熱量來暖房間。

X 常被誤會的錯誤意思 : 以為「give off」是給予,其實指的是釋放或散發



 

Hold over (延長,保持):

解釋: The phrase "hold over" means to extend or prolong the duration or existence of something. It can refer to extending a contract, an event, a term, or a situation beyond its original or scheduled end date.


片語「hold over」指的是延長或延續某事物的持續時間或存在。

可以指將合同、事件、任期或情況延長超出原定的或預定的結束日期。


例句:

  1. The theater decided to hold over the popular play for another month due to high demand for tickets. 由於門票需求旺盛,劇院決定將這部熱門劇目延長一個月。

  2. The landlord agreed to hold over the lease for another year to accommodate the tenant's request. 房東同意延長租約一年,以滿足租戶的要求。

X 常被誤會的錯誤意思 : 其字面以為單純地持有某物,其實是延期或推遲某事物。



 

Give out (分發,耗盡):

解釋: The phrase "give out" has two distinct meanings:

  • To distribute or hand out something to others, such as information, supplies, or gifts.

  • To become exhausted, depleted, or unable to continue functioning due to overuse or fatigue.

片語「give out」有兩個明確的含義:

  • 將某物分發給他人,如信息、物資或禮物。

  • 由於過度使用或疲勞而變得耗盡、用盡或無法繼續運作。

例句:

  1. The charity organization plans to give out food and blankets to the homeless during the winter. 慈善機構計劃在冬天向無家可歸者分發食物和毯子。

  2. After hours of hiking, his energy finally gave out, and he had to rest. 長時間的徒步旅行後,他的能量終於耗盡,不得不休息。


X 常被誤會的錯誤意思 : 以為「give out」僅僅表示分發,其實還有另一個含義,即耗盡或用盡。


 

Have it out with (與...談清楚,解決問題):

解釋: The phrase "have it out with" means to have a direct and frank conversation or confrontation with someone in order to resolve a conflict, misunderstanding, or issue. It implies addressing the matter openly and honestly.


片語「have it out with」指的是與某人進行直接而坦誠的對話或對抗,以解決衝突、誤解或問題。意味著公開和誠實地處理事情。


例句:

  1. After weeks of tension, they decided to have it out with their manager and express their concerns about the work environment. 經過幾個星期的緊張局勢,他們決定與經理進行對話,表達他們對工作環境的擔憂。

  2. Instead of avoiding the issue, they chose to have it out with their neighbors and discuss the problems that had been bothering them. 他們選擇與鄰居坦誠相對,討論一直困擾著他們的問題,而不是回避。

X 常被誤會的錯誤意思 : 以為「have it out with」是擁有某物,其實是解決問題或衝突




 


想一下剛剛學到的片語與意思後,來做以下測驗看看吧!




1. What does the phrase hold over mean?


a) To firmly grasp an object.

b) To extend or prolong the duration of something beyond its original end date.

c) To release a strong fragrance.

d) To hand out gifts to friends.




2. Which of the following is an accurate description of the phrase give off?


a) To take away from someone.

b) To emit or release something, such as heat, light, or scent.

c) To hold onto tightly.

d) To exchange information.




3. When someone says they can't continue because their energy has given out, what does it mean?


a) They are feeling very energetic.

b) They are ready to start a new project.

c) They have become exhausted and can't continue.

d) They are excited about something.




4. What does it mean to have it out with someone?


a) To avoid talking to them.

b) To have a direct and honest conversation or confrontation to resolve an issue.

c) To give them a gift.

d) To apologize for a mistake.







答案:

  1. b) To extend or prolong the duration of something beyond its original end date.

  2. b) To emit or release something, such as heat, light, or scent.

  3. c) They have become exhausted and can't continue.

  4. b) To have a direct and honest conversation or confrontation to resolve an issue.




 







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