秘诀31 “清”与“浊”间的同化
当north, south, worth 三个词变为形容词时,这些词原来词尾的[W]因为受了后面元音的影响,就变成了浊音[T]:
north [nCrW] northern [ `nCrTLn]:
south [sBuW] southern [ `sQTLn]
worth [w*W] worthy [ `w*TI]
1.She has traveled in northern countries. 她曾游历过北方诸国。
2.The southern half of the country is a desert. 这个国家的南半部是沙漠。
3.She says she helps only the worthy poor. 她说她只帮助那些值得她去帮助的穷人。
【不包括那些她认为好吃懒做等不配取得帮助的人】
4.This book is worthy of being read [to be read]. 这本书值得一读。