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5分鐘英文口語|become of 可以怎麼用?


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become of(發生在...身上,結果如何):

解釋: This phrase is used to ask about the fate, outcome, or future of someone or something, especially when you are concerned about what will happen to them. 用於詢問某人或某物的命運、結果或未來,特別是當你關心他們將會發生什麼事情時。


  1. 詢問未來運命:當你使用 "become of" 時,你通常在問某人或某物未來會怎麼樣。例如,"What will become of him if he loses his job?"(如果他失業了,他會怎麼樣?)

  2. 描述未來結果:"become of" 也可以用來描述某人或某物的未來結果。例如,"I wonder what will become of this old abandoned house"(我不知道這座被遺棄的老房子會變成什麼樣子)。

  3. 描述遺失或消失:有時,"become of" 可以表示某人或某物的失踪、消失或無法找到。例如,"I can't find my keys; I don't know what's become of them"(我找不到我的鑰匙,不知道它們到哪兒去了)。

  4. 疑問某人的命運:這個片語也可以用來疑問某人的未來命運,特別是當情況不明朗或不確定時。例如,"I'm concerned about what will become of the environment if we don't take action to protect it."(如果我們不采取行動來保護環境,我擔心環境會變成什麼樣子。)


例句:

  1. What will become of the old factory building once it's demolished? 舊工廠大樓拆除後會發生什麼事情?

  2. I haven't heard from Mary in years. I wonder what became of her. 我已經多年沒有收到瑪麗的消息了。我不知道她現在怎麼樣了。

錯誤的理解: 有些人可能誤解為主動使某事發生,而實際上它是關於某人或某物的命運或結果。


 

above all(首先):

解釋: This phrase is used to emphasize that something is the most important or significant aspect or consideration in a situation or argument.


  1. 最重要的是:當你說 "above all" 時,你強調某個事物或觀點是最重要的,其他事物都相對次要。例如,"Above all, we need to ensure the safety of our employees"(最重要的是,我們需要確保員工的安全)。

  2. 尤其是:"above all" 也可以表示特定的事物在其他事物中更加重要或優越。例如,"She values honesty above all in her relationships"(她在人際關係中尤其重視誠實)。

  3. 首要考慮因素:在某些情況下,"above all" 可以表示在做出決策或選擇時,某個因素是首要考慮的。例如,"When choosing a college, academic excellence should be above all other considerations"(在選擇大學時,學術優越性應該是首要考慮的因素)。

例句:

  1. Above all, we must prioritize the safety of our employees. 首先,我們必須優先考慮員工的安全。

  2. In this job, attention to detail is above all crucial. 在這份工作中,對細節的關注首先是至關重要的。




 


a lost cause(無望的事情):

解釋: This phrase refers to a situation or problem that is so hopeless or irreparable that it is not worth trying to fix or solve. 是一個無望或無法挽回的情況或問題,不值得嘗試修復或解決。

  • 無法挽回的情況:當你稱某事為 "a lost cause" 時,你認為無論做什麼都無法改善或修復這種情況。例如,"Trying to repair that old car is a lost cause; it's too damaged"(試圖修理那輛舊車是無望的,它已經太損壞了)。

  • 無望的目標或計劃:"a lost cause" 也可以用來描述一個目標或計劃,你認為已經無法實現或無法成功。例如,"His attempt to convince the team to stay was a lost cause; they had already made up their minds to leave"(他試圖說服團隊留下的嘗試是徒勞的,他們已經決定離開了)。

  • 無益的努力:有時,"a lost cause" 可以表示你認為繼續努力或嘗試是沒有益處的,因為結果不會改變。例如,"She felt that helping him was a lost cause because he refused to accept any assistance"(她覺得幫助他是徒勞的,因為他拒絕接受任何幫助)。

例句:

  1. Trying to convince him to change his mind is a lost cause; he's very stubborn. 試圖說服他改變主意是無望的,他非常固執。

  2. The old car was such a lost cause that it was better to buy a new one. 這輛老車已經無法挽回,買輛新車更明智。




 


break in(闖入,打斷):

解釋: This phrase has two main meanings. It can mean to enter a place forcefully and unlawfully (e.g., break into a house). It can also mean to interrupt or disrupt a conversation or activity. 可以表示強行非法進入某處(例如,闖入房屋)。也還可以表示打斷或干擾對話或活動。



  1. 闖入:最常見的含義是指非法進入建築物、車輛或地方,通常是為了竊盜或從事其他不法活動。例如,"Someone broke in and stole my laptop"(有人闖入並偷走了我的筆記本電腦)。

  2. 開始使用新事物:在某些情況下,"break in" 可以表示開始使用新的物品或裝置,特別是在它們需要一些時間來適應或變得更加舒適之前。例如,"I need to break in these new shoes; they're a bit tight right now"(我需要穿進這雙新鞋子,現在有點緊)。

  3. 介入/打斷:"break in" 也可以表示在談話、行動或過程中插嘴或打斷。例如,"Sorry to break in, but I have something important to say"(抱歉打斷,但我有重要的事情要說)。

  4. 熟悉/適應:在某些情況下,"break in" 可以表示逐漸熟悉或適應某個新環境、工作或角色。例如,"It took me a while to break in to my new job"(我花了一些時間適應我的新工作)。

  5. 干擾/干預:有時,"break in" 可以表示干擾或干預某人的私人空間、隱私或工作。例如,"I don't want anyone to break in on my personal time"(我不希望任何人干擾我的私人時間)。


 

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 "above all" mean?

  • A. Under everything

  • B. The least important

  • C. First and foremost

  • D. In the basement

2. Which of the following best defines "a lost cause"?

  • A. A cause that was found but is now missing

  • B. Something that was once valuable but is now worthless

  • C. A situation or problem that is beyond hope or recovery

  • D. A hidden agenda

3. When might you use the phrase "break in"?

  • A. To ask someone to take a break

  • B. When you want to physically damage something

  • C. To forcefully enter a place unlawfully

  • D. When discussing a broken bone

4. What does "become of" typically inquire about?

  • A. Someone's opinion

  • B. The future or outcome of someone or something

  • C. The origin of a problem

  • D. A person's preferences





答案:


1. C. First and foremost 2. C. A situation or problem that is beyond hope or recovery 3. C. To forcefully enter a place unlawfully

3. B. The future or outcome of someone or something



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