【英语学习】【Level 07】U03 Amazing wonders L1 My hometown

ゝ一纸荒年。 2024-04-18 15:38 47阅读 0赞

### 文章目录 ###

*  Word Preparation
 *   *  skyline: 轮廓线，天际线
     *  fascinating: 极有吸引力的
     *  situated somewhere: 位于
     *  special economic zone: 经济特区
     *  populated by: 居民是...
     *  coastal city: 沿海城市
 *  Grammar
 *   *  since的四种用法

# Word Preparation #

## skyline: 轮廓线，天际线 ##

a shape or pattern made against the sky, especially by buildings  
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You can get a good view of New York skyline from the Statue of Liberty.  
在自由女神像上面，你可以清楚的看到这个纽约市的轮廓线。

The view of this city’s skyline is even more beautiful at night.  
夜晚时分，这座城市的轮廓线会更美丽。

## fascinating: 极有吸引力的 ##

extremely interesting

The book tells the fascinating story of the life of a doctor.  
这本书讲述了一位医生令人着迷的人生故事。

It was fascinating to see her create her artwork.  
看她创作艺术品是件非常有意思的事情。

## situated somewhere: 位于 ##

located in

The Gold Gate Bridge is situated in the northeastern part of California.  
金门大桥位于California州的东北部。  
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The lake is situated somewhere in the middle of the forest.  
湖的位置在森林中央的某个地方。

## special economic zone: 经济特区 ##

an area with particular economic advantages

The trade laws in special economic zones differ from the rest of the country.  
经济特区的贸易法与其他地区的贸易法不同。

Business is different here in this special economic zone.  
这个经济特区内的商业有它的特殊性。

## populated by: 居民是… ##

inhabited by

This country is populated by Chinese, American, British, and French people.  
这个国家的居民有中国人、美国人、英国人和法国人。

This island was mostly populated by the Spanish a hundred years ago.  
一百年前，这个岛上的主要居民是西班牙人。

## coastal city: 沿海城市 ##

a city near the sea

The seafood in coastal cities is better than those in other places.  
沿海城市里的海鲜比其他地区的海鲜要好。

I prefer to live in a coastal city because the weather there is usually better.  
我更喜欢住沿海城市，因为那里的天气通常更好。

# Grammar #

## since的四种用法 ##

1.  since + 时间点，谓语动词用现在完成时，必须是延续性动词
2.  since + 一段时间 + ago，谓语动词用现在完成时，必须是延续性动词
3.  since + 从句，谓语动词用现在完成时，必须是延续性动词；从句谓语动词用一般过去时，而且是终止性动词。
4.  It is/has been + 一段时间 + since从句，意为 “自从…以来已经(多久)了”。

例如，

1.  I have stayed in that country since 1995.
2.  They have lived in that house since two years ago.
3.  Lily has stayed at home since she left school.
4.  It has been three months since he moved to this city.

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