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5分鐘英文口語|turn out 有哪些意思?



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,50天就口語超級進步。(第31天)


 

turn out(結果是,最終變成 / 參加或出席 ):

解釋: This phrase means the way something ends or the result of a situation or event. It can refer to both positive and negative outcomes.

例句:

  1. Despite the challenges, the project turned out to be a great success. (儘管面臨挑戰,這個項目最終取得了巨大成功。)

  2. We weren't sure how the party would turn out, but it was a lot of fun. (我們不確定派對會有什麼結果,但最後很有趣。)



"turn out" 是一個多義的片語,可以表示結果、參加、證明、生產等不同的含義,具體的解釋取決於上下文和使用情境。


  1. 結果是:最常見的含義是表示某事情的最終結果或結局。例如,"The party turned out to be a great success"(派對最終是一個巨大的成功)。

  2. 參加或出席:"turn out" 也可以表示人們參加或出席某個事件、集會、聚會等。例如,"A lot of people turned out for the concert"(有很多人來參加音樂會)。

  3. 證明是:在某些情況下,"turn out" 用來表示某事情或某人被證明是某種方式或某種性質。例如,"He turned out to be a very reliable friend"(事實證明他是一位非常可靠的朋友)。

  4. 生產或製造:有時,"turn out" 用來指生產、製造或完成某物。例如,"The factory turns out hundreds of cars every day"(這家工廠每天生產數百輛汽車)。

  5. 排隊等候:在某些地方,特別是英國英語中,"turn out" 也可以表示排隊等候。例如,"We turned out early to get good seats for the show"(我們早早地排隊等候以獲得表演的好位置)。



 

come to(醒來 / 領悟):

解釋: This phrase has two common meanings. Firstly, it can refer to waking up after being unconscious or asleep. Secondly, it can also mean to reach a realization or understanding about something, often after deep thought or reflection.

例句:

  1. After fainting, she finally came to and found herself in the hospital. (她昏倒後,最終醒來,發現自己在醫院。)

  2. It took me a while to come to the conclusion that I needed a career change. (我花了一些時間才得出結論,我需要轉換職業。)

常見錯誤的理解: 有些人可能將"come to"僅解釋為醒來,而不考慮它在思考或領悟方面的含義。


  1. 醒來:最常見的含義是指某人從睡眠或昏迷中恢復意識。例如,"He fainted but quickly came to"(他昏倒了,但很快醒過來了)。

  2. 達到結論:"come to" 也可以表示某人或某事達到某種結論、決定或解決。例如,"After much thought, he came to the decision to resign"(經過深思熟慮,他決定辭職)。

  3. 訪問或拜訪:"come to" 有時表示某人前來訪問或拜訪某地或某人。例如,"She came to my house yesterday"(她昨天來我家拜訪)。

  4. 恢復正常:在某些情況下,"come to" 可以表示某物或某人恢復正常狀態。例如,"The storm passed, and the weather came to"(暴風雨過去了,天氣恢復正常)。

  5. 達到某數量或金額:"come to" 也可以表示數量、金額或總和的達到。例如,"The bill came to $50"(帳單總共是50美元)。


 
take for granted(將...視為理所當然):

解釋: This phrase means to assume something is true or to not appreciate something properly because it is always available or has always been the case. It implies a lack of gratitude or recognition for something valuable.

例句:

  1. Many people take good health for granted until they experience illness. (許多人把健康視為理所當然,直到他們經歷了疾病。)

  2. Don't take your friends and family for granted; let them know you appreciate them. (不要把朋友和家人視為理所當然,讓他們知道你感激他們。)



 
break down / burn out(崩潰 / 燒盡體力或精力):

解釋: These phrases refer to different forms of physical or emotional exhaustion. "Break down" typically relates to a sudden emotional or mental collapse due to stress or overwhelming emotions. "Burn out" refers to a state of physical or emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork.

例句:

  1. After working long hours for weeks, she finally broke down and cried from exhaustion. (工作了幾個星期的長時間後,她終於因疲憊崩潰哭了。)

  2. Many professionals experience burnout if they don't take breaks and manage their stress effectively. (如果專業人士不休息並有效管理壓力,很多人會經歷精疲力盡。)






 


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 "take for granted" mean?

a) To express gratitude

b) To assume something is true or not appreciate it properly

c) To criticize something



2. Which phrase refers to waking up after being unconscious or asleep?


a) Burn out

b) Break down

c) Come to



3. How would you describe "burn out"?


a) A sudden emotional collapse

b) Physical or emotional exhaustion due to prolonged stress

c) A state of happiness



4. When does someone "come to a conclusion"?


a) When they wake up in the morning

b) After deep thought or reflection, they reach a decision or realization

c) When they experience a sudden emotional breakdown



5. What is the main idea of the phrase "turn out"?


a) To turn off something

b) The way something ends or the result of a situation or event

c) To attend an event



答案:

  1. b) To assume something is true or not appreciate it properly

  2. c) Come to

  3. b) Physical or emotional exhaustion due to prolonged stress

  4. b) After deep thought or reflection, they reach a decision or realization

  5. b) The way something ends or the result of a situation or event





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