17. The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight.
四级词汇讲解:
watch作为动词原意是“看”,而这里“留意,监督”。因此,watch my weight含义为“注意我的体重”,言外之意就是不能吃这块巧克力蛋糕,否则会变胖的。
英语四级考点归纳:
watch的用法还有:
※ Watch the birdie!瞧这边!/照相啦!(美国俚语)
※ Watch for fires!小心火灾!
※ Watch yourself.留点神。
※ Watch closely. I'll make turns.盯紧点,我要转弯了。
※ Watch your step. 小心脚下。(相当于Mind your step. )
※ Watch your mouth.说话留点神。(用于警告别人,相当于Watch your tongue/language,或Be careful of what you say.)