2009年6月25日 星期四

Studio Classroom- June 25- American Parties



【Chat Room】
  • 本日討論例句:
    Can I have a piece? (a piece of cake)
  • <比>Can I have a cake?→means an entire cake
  • (a) piece of cake 輕而易舉之事
  • <諺語> You can't have your cake and eat it too.
    means : You can't have things both way. You have to choose one or the other.
    意同中國諺語:魚與熊掌不可兼得

【Language Tips】

  1. register v. 註冊,登記;
    但在本文指的是新婚夫婦或父母親到喜歡去的商店登記所需物品的清單,以利於親朋好友按照清單購買。
    ex:
    The couple decided to register for dishes at the department store.
  2. infant n. 嬰兒(例句1) / adj. 嬰兒的(例句2)
    ex:
    1. The lotion is very mind and it's suitable for infants.
    2. My sister gave me some of her daughter's infant clothing.
    <比>toddler 較大的會走路了的幼兒
  3. look forward to 期待某事的發生
    to是介系詞 + 名詞/名詞片語/動名詞
    ex:
    1. Everyone is looking forward to the senior high prom.
    (prom n. (高中,大學期末舉辦的)正式舞會)
    2. We're looking forward to your visit.

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