第107期:炫耀自己
I don't think it's wise of you to show off your greater knowledge in front of the director, for it may offend him.
译文:
我认为,你在主管面前炫耀自己有更多的知识是不明智的,因为那也许会冒犯他。
点睛:
it’s wise. the director为think的宾语从句,其中it为形式主语,真正的主语是动词不定式短语to show off...。该从句的否定概念被转移,前置到了主句之中。for引导的是原因状语从句,其中it指代show off...the director。show off意为“炫耀,卖弄”。
考点归纳:
与动词show相关的常见短语还有:
*show sb.around带某人参观
I'll show you around the building so you can meet everyone.
我会带你到楼里四处看看,让你和大家见个面。
*show up出现,到达
I was almost asleep when my boss finally showed up.
老板最终来到时,我几乎睡着了。
*show the way闯出路子,做出榜样
The company shows the way with its revolutionary new techniques.
该公司以其革命性的新技术闯出了新路子。