這些手套是為抵御嚴(yán)寒天氣制造的。
還能這樣說:
The gloves were made for cold days.
The gloves are made to prevent against the coldness.
應(yīng)用解析:
design sth. as 打算把……作……用;
design on 計劃進(jìn)攻;
design an attack on 圖謀攻擊……;
design sth. for 打算用作
10. This is your size; it's a lovely dress and looks very smart.
這是您的要的尺寸,這件衣服很漂亮,非常時髦。
還能這樣說:
This is the size you want. It is very beautiful and fashionable.
The lovely and fashionable dress which has the right size is yours.
應(yīng)用解析:
That's about the size of it.
就是這么一回事,真實情況就是這樣。
11. The distinction of our product is its light weight.
我們產(chǎn)品的特點就是它很輕。
還能這樣說:
The characteristic of our product is that it is very light.
The distinguishing feature of our product lies in its light weight.
應(yīng)用解析:
a distinction without a difference 名義上的區(qū)別;人為的區(qū)別;
confer a distinction on sb. 授予某人榮譽(yù)、勛章
12. You will get a 40% increase in production upon using this machine.
一旦使用該機(jī)器,你們將會增產(chǎn)40%。
還能這樣說:
Your products will increase 40% once you use this machine.
You can increase your production at 40% upon using this machine.
應(yīng)用解析:
go into production 投產(chǎn);
make a production out of 對……做不必要的發(fā)揮;令人討厭地對……小題大做