大学英语综合教程1(天津高职)第一单元课件.pptVIP

1.(Para. 4) Situated in the northeast corner of the North China Plain, Tianjin is bounded by the Yanshan Mountains to the north and Bohai Sea to the east with a coastline stretching about 153 kilometers. Analysis: Situated is a past participle used as an adverbial of place. With is a preposition introducing a present participle. Translation:天津地处华北平原东北部，北依燕山，东临渤海，海岸线长153多公里。 Example: Situated on the top of the hill, the hotel is one of the loveliest places in the town. Language Points 1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences Back 2. (Para. 5) Tianjin enjoys four distinct seasons throughout the year. As the climate is both continental and oceanic, the weather is relatively comfortable. Analysis: Because introduces an adverbial clause of cause. Translation:天津四季分明，源于它的气候介于大陆性气候和海洋性气候之间。 Example: Mary got the job because she was the best applicant. Language Points 1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences Back 3. (Para. 5) Since you have been living in the southern state of Florida for so many years, living here is sure to be a fresh experience for you. Analysis: Since introduces an adverbial clause of cause. Translation:由于您长期居住在佛罗里达州南部，住在天津一定会有不一样的 感觉。 Example: Since we’ve no money, we can’t buy it. Language Points 1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences Back 4. (Para. 5) Tianjin, which means “the place where the emperor crossed the river,” first gained its name when a fort was established here in 1404 A.D. during the Ming Dynasty. Analysis: Which introduces a non-restrictive attributive clause modifying the subject of the sentence Tianjin. Translation: 天津之名源于明朝，意为“天子渡河的地方”。公元1404年，天津 正式得名天津卫 (“卫”是明朝的军事建制)。 Example: Water, which is a clear liquid, has many uses. Language Points 1 Explanation of Difficu