英語講義【89】由Take引導的片語動詞
上一期擧了20個由“get”引導的片語動詞。這期要擧些由“take”開頭的實用詞,數目較少,但也足夠大家採用。一般上,以“take”引導的片語動詞多數是多義的。比如“take in”一詞,就有四個意思如下:
① 理解:“For a reader with only a basic knowledge of English, he will find the book Good English Made Simple difficult to take in.”
② 縮小:“My dress is a bit loose. Could you take it in a bit for me?”
③ 包括:“The total cost of the trip is $300,taking everthing in.”
④ 被騙(常以被動語態出現):“As that salesman looked respectable, Susan was completely taken in.”
⑤ take up:開始學習
“The university wants its undergraduates to take up a regional language, if time permits.”
⑥ take after:外貌相像
“Though not exactly alike, Cathy takes after her mother in many ways.”
⑦ take on:承擔(工作等);聘請
“If you take on too much work at a time, you won't be able to do it efficiently. / Fast-food restaurants take on more assistants during school holidays.”
⑧ take back:收廻
“When Ahmad discovered his mistake, he took back all he had previously said.”
⑨ take to:喜歡
“The moment the maid came to the house, the children seemed to take to her.
⑩ take up:佔據;討論;開始學習(見⑤)
“May I have a word with you? I won't take up too much of your time./ Financing the project is an issue the committee ought to take up when it meets again.”
● take off:釦除;(飛機)離地
“If you purchase more than $50, the shopkeeper will take off 5% from the bill./ The plane took off at the stipulated time.”
● take down:寫下;拆散
“The students took down the main points of the lecture./ The mechanic took the engine down for servicing.”
● take out:邀請……出外;訂購
“Do you often take your parents out at weekends?/ I have taken out an annual subscription for Reader's Digest.”
● take out on:對……發泄自己的情緒
“I know you are angry with your office staff, but you should not take your anger out on your family members.”
● take……upon……:以後再詢問或接受
“Today's meeting is over. If you have any more questions, please take me upon them next time./ I can't come out with you tonight, but I will take you upon your offer of a meal another time.”
● take away from:減損
“Sam's failure to win the prize this time does not take away from his chance of winning one in future.”
● Take……with……:曏某人提出某事
“You can take the matter up with your Member of Parliament.”
● take out……against……:發出傳票
“The traffic police have taken out a summons against the driver involved in the accident.”
● taken up with……:時間和精神多用在……
“Some kind-hearted people are very taken up with voluntary work.”
● taken with……:對……感興趣;被……吸引住
“Many youngsters are much taken with the singer, Jack./ James is rather taken with Jason's idea.”
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