6.5

今日长难句

原句

Replies show that compared with other Americans, journalists are more likely to live in upscale neighborhoods, have maids, own Mercedeses, and trade stocks, and they’re less likely to go to church, do volunteer work, or put down roots in a community.(Text3. 2001)

likely / ˈlaikli / adj.可能的

upscale  / ˌʌpˈskeil / adj. 高档的;高级的

trade stocks 炒股

put down roots in 定居于;扎根于

你需要知道

1.固定搭配 be likely to do sth. 有可能做某事。likely为形容词,可能的。

2.有语法书中讲到一个系动词加一个形容词可构成动词短语,如果后面跟一个不定式(做宾语),这个短语就相当于一个及物动词。比如:He is ready to help the poor. 在这个句子中,is ready相当于一个及物动词,后接不定式(做宾语)。本句中大家知道 be likely to do sth. 这个固定搭配就好了。

翻译

结果表明,与其他美国人相比,新闻记者更有可能居住于高档社区、雇女佣、开奔驰、炒股票,而不大可能去教堂、做志愿工或扎根某个社区。

预告明日长难句

International affiliates account for a fast-growing segment of production in economies that open up and welcome foreign investment.(Text4. 2001)

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