1 .許多狀語從句可以有詞省略,特別是在when , while , though , if , as if ( though ) ,等后面,省略的詞多為它的主語和動詞be :
Look out for cars when crossing the street .
過街時注意車輛。
She talked while preparing their supper .
她一面做飯一面談著。
Though not large , the room was light and airy .
房間雖不大,卻很亮堂,粗氣清新。
If necessary , I'll have the letter duplicated .
如果必要我將把信復印一份。
She hurriedly left the room as if ( though ) angry ?
她匆匆離開了房間,好像生氣了的樣子。
This viewpoint , however understandable , is wrong .
這種觀點,不管多么可以理解,都是錯誤的。
Whenever known , such facts should be reported .
這類情況一旦發(fā)現(xiàn),就應當報告。
Fill in the blanks with articles where ( ever ) necessary .
在簌格中填入必要的冠詞。
2 .在比較從句中,幾乎經(jīng)常會有字詞省略:
Many Others are doing better than we are .
有很多人比我們干得好。
They were heavier than he had expected ,
它們比他預料的重。
Water was important to us as oxygen .
水對我們像氧氣一樣重要。
Working hard as usual , I expect .
還是和平時那樣勤奮,我想。
3 .復合句中還有些其他成分可以省略:
Anything you want to take with you ?
有什么東西要帶嗎?
Sorry , the line is busy .
對不起,占線了。
Hope you'll like it .
希望你會喜歡。
We'll certainly help you if we can .
要是可能我們一定會幫助你。
I won't disturb you again unless I have to .
除非不得己我將不再來打擾你。
The sooner , the better .
越快越好。
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Exercises (練習)
練習一:在下面句子中的省略從句下劃線
1 . When taken according to the directions , the drug has no side effects .
2 . Though reduced in numbers, they gained infighting capacity.
3 . Often she would weep when alone .
4 . While in London Lenin studied the English labour movement .
5 . He would never do this unless compelled.
6 . I will return them as soon as possible .
8 . He glanced about as if in search of something .
9 . lf possible , I should like to have two copies of it .
練習二:將下面英語句子翻譯成中文:
1 . Nothing more you want to say ?
1 . 沒有什么別的話要說了?
2 . Too bad you can't join us in the celebration .
2 . 很遺憾你不能來參加我們的慶祝。
3 . Don't know what they'll do next .
3 .不知道他們下步怎么辦
4 . If he doesn't want to stay in bed, we'd better not force him to.
4 .如果他不想待在床上,最好別勉強他。
5 . Her opinion, whether right or wrong, should be considered.
5 .她的意見不管對還是錯應當考慮。
6 . We'll get everything ready tomorrow if not earlier.
6 .明天我們把一切準備好,如果不更早的話。
7 . I'll do all I can to help them .
7 .我要竭盡全力幫助他。