地道的美语句型.docx

地道的美语句型be supposed to In fact, going on a diet is supposed to be more than just eating little. It should also be about eating healthily.Hold fast to...牢牢地把握住 In his biography, the message of perseverance and holding fast to one’s dreams in the face of adversity is very strong.Put a premium on/ set considerable store by/ put a high value on/ treasure vt. / cherish vt./ value vt./ put emphasis on/ attach great importance to 珍视Bear in mind that 牢记 bear in mind that the next generation of cell phones is just around the corner.Be base on / on the basis of 基于…Be not carved in stone 某事是一成不变的There’s no better way to… than to… ……是去做某事的最好方式 There’s no better way to connect with and truly understand the diverse experiences and talents of students and their families than to be a visible member of their community.Go a long way 非常有效 Sincere praise, encouragement and appreciation go a long way—even just saying ”thank you” leaves a lasting impression.It’s worthwhile to… be worth doing sth Before you vote for a certain candidate in an election, it’s worthwhile to find his/her true worth.Give sb the credit for…把……归功于某人=take the credit for… It’s generally recognized that Edward Jenner should be given the credit for defeating the disease of smallpox.Enable sb to do sth / equip sb with the ability to do sth 让某人可以去做… Technically, the new bill enables the president to shut down the Internet when major threats to cybersecurity are indentified.Draw on 借鉴（经验等）As a friend and mentor, she drew on humor, a beautiful spirit and her faith in the Aboriginal culture to accomplish her work.Boost efficiency/ productivity 提高效率/生产率 Automation (自动化)substantially(显著地)boosts productivity even though it may make jobs even more stressful.Give sb a competitive edge 给某人有竞争力的优势 Foreign language skills give people a competitive edge in this age of globalization.…is a gateway to… ……是通向某一目标的途径=…is a passport to… Students’ performance on standardized tests has become a gateway to the opportunities that lie before