第200句:
Another appropriate step would be to tone down the criticism until we know more.另一项合适的举措就是,在我们了解更多的情况之前,将批评的调子放缓和一点。
六级词汇讲解:
本句的主干是Another appropriate step would be to tone down the criticism...其中until引导时间状语从句。
tone down意为“使缓和,降低”。如:
In his public statement the minister toned down his critiques he had made in private.
部长在公开发表言论时比在私下批评时的调子要缓和一点。
六级考点归纳:
step和measure都可以表示“措施”,二者的区别在于:
step强调有多个解决问题的措施,且这些措施之间有递进关系。如:
What's your next step?
你下一步打算干什么?
measure通常指多个解决问题的措施,但是这些措施之间属并列关系。如:
The govemment is taking measures to control the rising crime rate.
政府正采取措施控制不断上升的犯罪率。