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定义
a talk: 会话，谈话，演讲
to talk (about): 讨论，谈论....（关于）
示例
- "Bruno : I think we should talk to Sensei Masaki."
- "Susie's mother : Who are you talking to?"
- "How dare you talk to me about egomania, you machine!"
- "Stephen : Don't talk unless you have to, son."
- "You eat dinner, then talk to him. Come on and follow me now!"
- "Philip : Edward, need to talk."
- "Horatio, we need to talk."
- "Voiceover : Finally, there's a talking shark at the beach, and he looks hungry!"
- "Anyway, you have not come here to talk about my sex life, or lack thereof."
- "Reporter : Are you a baby that's still a baby who can talk, or are you somehow a baby that's like an adult but can talk?"
- "A talking fish!"
- "Bruno : Penny, I came here to talk to you about my father, Marc Delavigne."
- "Warbuckle : I was talking to the horse!"
- "Let's talk strategy!"
- "Sorry for staring when you talk to me."
- "Bob the Brit : You're no gangster, Corsican, you're just a big talking wise guy!"
- "I screamed at him to stop, and said "you son of a bitch", which is technically true, but my client thought I was talking to him!"
- "So, what would you like to talk about, Philip?"
- "Every comedy show has already parodied every Aaron Sorkin trope: the walking and talking..."
- "Horatio (shark) : I am a talking shark!"
练习 1
Which of the following terms are synonymous with shouting?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following terms are synonymous with shouting?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is incorrect. To "hurl" is not a synonym of "shout". To "hurl" means to throw (a ball, for example) with great force, for example: I will hurl this book at you if you continue to talk while I'm reading.
This is correct. To "yell" is to speak with a very loud and strong voice, and is a synonym of "shout", for example: He always yells when he is angry.
This is incorrect. To "swear" is not a synonym of "shout". To "swear" means to use a profanity or an obscenity and to speak with vulgar language. In another context it can also mean to state or promise something. For example: I swear to follow the rules of the company.
This is incorrect. To "talk" means to speak in a normal tone of voice, whereas to "shout" is to speak with a loud and forceful voice.
练习 2
"Xavier taught Bruno all that he knew about herbs, flowers, alcohols and chemicals."
"Taught" is the past tense form of the verb "to ".
Now let's conjugate this verb in a few sentences:
"Yesterday, my teacher me an important lesson on the merits of wearing pants".
"I English to prisoners for the last seven years".
"Taught" is the past tense form of the verb "to ".
Now let's conjugate this verb in a few sentences:
"Yesterday, my teacher me an important lesson on the merits of wearing pants".
"I English to prisoners for the last seven years".
"Xavier taught Bruno all that he knew about herbs, flowers, alcohols and chemicals."
"Taught" is the past tense form of the verb "to teach 1".
Now let's conjugate this verb in a few sentences:
"Yesterday, my teacher taught 2 me an important lesson on the merits of wearing pants".
"I have taught 3 English to prisoners for the last seven years".
"Taught" is the past tense form of the verb "to teach 1".
Now let's conjugate this verb in a few sentences:
"Yesterday, my teacher taught 2 me an important lesson on the merits of wearing pants".
"I have taught 3 English to prisoners for the last seven years".
1 teach: The verb "to teach" means "to instruct" or "give knowledge". The text explains that Bruno "learned the art of perfume making from his grandfather, Xavier". Note that a teacher "teaches" while a student "learns". The verb "to teach" is irregular: teach/taught/taught.
2 taught: The simple past tense of the verb, "taught", should be used here. The term "yesterday" establishes a precise moment in the past, in which case the simple past tense of the verb is appropriate. The verb "to teach" is irregular: teach/taught/taught.
3 have taught: "Have taught" is the present perfect form of the verb "to teach" (in the first person). We use the present perfect to describe actions which started in the past and continue into the present, OR to describe actions which finished at an unspecified time in the past (I have finished the report). Here, the phrase "for the last seven years" indicates that this action started in the past and continues into the present.
练习 3
"Xavier taught Bruno all that he knew about herbs, flowers, alcohols and chemicals."
"Taught" is the past tense form of the verb "to ".
Now let's conjugate this verb in a few sentences:
"Yesterday, my teacher me an important lesson on the merits of wearing pants".
"I English to prisoners for the last seven years".
"Taught" is the past tense form of the verb "to ".
Now let's conjugate this verb in a few sentences:
"Yesterday, my teacher me an important lesson on the merits of wearing pants".
"I English to prisoners for the last seven years".
"Xavier taught Bruno all that he knew about herbs, flowers, alcohols and chemicals."
"Taught" is the past tense form of the verb "to teach 1".
Now let's conjugate this verb in a few sentences:
"Yesterday, my teacher taught 2 me an important lesson on the merits of wearing pants".
"I have taught 3 English to prisoners for the last seven years".
"Taught" is the past tense form of the verb "to teach 1".
Now let's conjugate this verb in a few sentences:
"Yesterday, my teacher taught 2 me an important lesson on the merits of wearing pants".
"I have taught 3 English to prisoners for the last seven years".
1 teach: The verb "to teach" means "to instruct" or "give knowledge". The text explains that Bruno "learned the art of perfume making from his grandfather, Xavier". Note that a teacher "teaches" while a student "learns". The verb "to teach" is irregular: teach/taught/have taught.
2 taught: The simple past tense of the verb, "taught", should be used here. The term "yesterday" establishes a precise moment in the past, in which case the simple past tense of the verb is appropriate. The verb "to teach" is irregular: teach/taught/have taught.
3 have taught: "Have taught" is the present perfect form of the verb "to teach" (in the first person). We use the present perfect to describe actions which started in the past and continue into the present, OR to describe actions which finished at an unspecified time in the past (I have finished the report). Here, the phrase "for the last seven years" indicates that this action started in the past and continues into the present.
练习 4
Bruno describes Brian as "hard-working and multi-tasking". A "multi-tasking" person is one who .
Bruno describes Brian as "hard-working and multi-tasking". A "multi-tasking" person is one who can perform many different jobs competently.
can perform many different jobs competently: This is correct. The expression "multi-tasking" suggests someone capable of efficiently filling a number of different professional roles. Example: "WANTED: multi-tasking office manager to answer phone, deal with clients, keep accounts, walk the dog and make coffee for the boss. Fluent Greek and Chinese an advantage."
works hard: This is not correct. While multi-tasking personnel often work hard, the expression "multi-tasking" means someone capable of doing many things at once.
talks a lot while working: This is not correct. The expression "multi-tasking" suggests someone capable of doing many things at once. It is unlikely that such a busy person would have much time for talking!
has difficulty concentrating: This is not correct. The expression "multi-tasking" suggests someone capable of doing many things at once. Someone who has difficulty concentrating can not focus on a specific task, and would be likely to make mistakes.
练习 5
Fill in the blanks below with appropriate words from the invitation! Remember to conjugate any verbs correctly.
The office ball is an event. My boss organises it every December!
Philip Cheeter at every opportunity. He speaks to anyone he thinks can help him!
My sister has asked me to make a at her wedding. I am very worried about talking in front of so many people!
The office ball is an event. My boss organises it every December!
Philip Cheeter at every opportunity. He speaks to anyone he thinks can help him!
My sister has asked me to make a at her wedding. I am very worried about talking in front of so many people!
Fill in the blanks below with appropriate words from the invitation! Remember to conjugate any verbs correctly.
The office ball is an annual 1 event. My boss organises it every December!
Philip Cheeter networks 2 at every opportunity. He speaks to anyone he thinks can help him!
My sister has asked me to make a speech 3 at her wedding. I am very worried about talking in front of so many people!
The office ball is an annual 1 event. My boss organises it every December!
Philip Cheeter networks 2 at every opportunity. He speaks to anyone he thinks can help him!
My sister has asked me to make a speech 3 at her wedding. I am very worried about talking in front of so many people!
1 annual: This is the correct answer. "Annual" means "yearly" or "every year". In the example, the ball is organised once a year, in the month of December. Here's another example: It's time for our annual belly dancing competition - who will win this year?!
2 networks: This is the correct answer. To "network" means to use social skills to gain useful contacts and make yourself known. This term is frequently used in the world of business. Note that there is a related noun, "networking". Example: "I'm going to a conference at the weekend: it will be a good networking opportunity".
3 speech: This is the right answer. A speech is a type of presentation usually given at celebrations and special events such as weddings, retirement parties etc. For example: "They have asked me to make a speech for a colleague's retirement party. I don't know what I'm going to say!"
