第一、重点短语
1. in the form of :以......的形式
讲解:在文中有个现在分词winning修饰form,winning的意思是“胜利的”。那么in the winning form直译为“以胜利的形式”,意译为“以胜利则会的姿态”。要表示“以取胜于某人的姿态”,在短语的后面接介词of,再接这个人的名字,文中说到的in the winning form of Robert Dudley。
例句:I'd rather take care of the stomachs of the living than take care of the glory of the dead in the form of stone memorials.
我宁愿照顾活人的肚子,也不愿以石碑的形式来照顾死者的荣耀。
Any doubt has arisen as to me, my country will have my political creed in the form of a "Declaration".
如果有人对我有任何怀疑,国人可以从宣言书中看到我的政治信念。
Payments shall generally be made in the form of royalties.
一般应采取提成方式支付。
2. the problem with...:......的问题
讲解:表示......的问题,用到problem这个词时,后面的介词一定是with,不能用of等其他的介词。
例句:We' ve got a problem with the car it won' t start !
我们的汽车出故障了--发动不起来!
What is the problem with the engine?
发动机出什么故障了?
We have a problem with our living arrangements.
我们的住房安排有点问题.
3. have no intention:无意,没有意向
讲解:表示无意向做某事,可以在短语的后面加上介词of,一定是of,然后再加名词或动名词短语等,即:have no attention of something( or doing something )。
例句:We have no intention of lying down under these absurd allegations.
对这些荒谬的指控我们是不甘受辱的。
They have no intention of seeking truth from facts, but only a desire to curry favor by claptrap.
他们无实事求是之意,但是有哗众取宠之心。
I have no intention of playing second fiddle to the new director, so I've resigned.
我不想当新董事的副手, 所以辞职了。
I have no intention of disclosing their name.
我不想透露他们的姓名。
第二、其它短语
1. spoiled moods:恶劣的情绪,糟糕的脾气
2. accept one’s choice:接受某人给予的选择