LECTURE 118 基本動詞 MAKE 5

LECTURE 118 基本動詞 MAKE 5

詞組講解

1. make a pitch for sb. or sth. / make a pitch ** 為某人或某物做宣傳，為某人或某物說好話支持

解 習語；詞義溯源：為某人或某物做出［傾斜、投擲（pitch）］

例 Before I pass this microphone to Mr. Daly, let me make a pitch for our high school's annual summer festival. The festival will be next weekend on our school's main playing field. We'll have games, exciting rides, a miniature zoo, circus shows and of course plenty of good food and beer. I hope you all can come and have a good time.

2. make a play for sb. or sth. / make a play ** 試圖以各種方法誘惑，想方設(shè)法弄到

解 〈口〉習語；詞義溯源：為某人制作［劇本、計謀、手法（play）］；參照make a pass at sb.

例 Two cities in Ohio were making a play for the summer Olympics. It's Cleveland in the north and Cincinnati in the south. Both cities boasted fine stadiums, coliseums and hotels, restaurants and night-life. The deciding factor between them may be in each's ability to finance the venture. In this respect, Cincinnati had the upper hand.

3. make a point ** 說重點，表明主張；（在游戲或比賽中）得分

解 習語；詞義溯源：給出［要點、主旨、意義（point）］或者得到［分數(shù)（point）］；本詞組中的a可以用任何其他數(shù)字替代

例 You'll be given only five minutes to make a point. So I suggest you get to the meat of your argument right away. The judge will be firm on the time. After five minutes, he'll cut you off whether you've finished talking or not.

4. make a point of doing sth. ** 盡力做；強調(diào)；特別注意

解 習語；詞義溯源：給做某事制作［要點、主旨（point）］；make an issue with表示“重視，強調(diào)”

例 Didn't you know yesterday was Mi Yang's birthday? We had a party at her boarding house and everybody gave her gifts. She asked about you and seemed upset that you weren't there. You'd better make a point of calling her today and wishing her a belated happy birthday.

5. make a practice of sth. / make sth. a practice ** 經(jīng)常做…，養(yǎng)成…的習慣

解 習語；詞義溯源：把做某事變成［習慣、習性（practice）］

例 In an effort to improve service at their restaurants, Sambo Family Diners Incorporated has started a “Say Thank You” campaign. The campaign teaches the chain's 8,000 employees to make a practice of thanking customers.

鞏固練習

(A) make a pitch for

(B) Making a play for

(C) made a point

(D) make a point of

(E) make a practice of

1. A: I'm sorry I'm late. B: That's okay, just don't ______ being late. Understand? A: Yes, sir. Don't worry, I will not do this habitually. It won't become a habit.

2. A: Did Governor Chovitz say anything important and worth remembering about the handicapped people's situation? B: He didn't say anything, but still his presence at the Handicapped People's Convention ______: the government needs to give special attention to the plight of the handicapped.

3. A: I thought he'd use the convention to try to promote the success of some of the Democratic Party's candidates in this year's election. B: No, Governor Chovitz is not that way. He'd never use an event like that to ______ a politician. It would be in bad taste to try talking in support of his party at a convention focused on the needs of the handicapped.

4. A: A few of the young men have already started trying to get his position as treasurer by persuading the president they are the best for the job. B: It's shameful! ______ a man's position before he's even retired.

5. A: If you don't know the person well, my best advice is to always be sure to ask permission before entering his room. In their culture, that's important. B: Thank you. I'll ______ it.

■ ANSWER

1. (E)

2. (C)

3. (A)

4. (B)

5. (D)

參考譯文

I. 1. 把話筒交給戴利先生之前，請讓我為我們學校一年一度的夏節(jié)說幾句話。夏節(jié)將于下周末在我校主操場舉行。我們將提供各類游戲、刺激的游樂設(shè)施、微型動物園、馬戲表演，當然還有足夠的美食和啤酒。希望大家都能來盡情地玩。

2. 俄亥俄州有兩座城市曾經(jīng)設(shè)法獲得夏季奧運會的主辦權(quán)，它們分別是北部的克利夫蘭和南部的辛辛那提。這兩座城市均宣稱自己擁有優(yōu)秀的體育場館、酒店、餐館以及豐富的夜生活。在兩座城市之間作抉擇的決定性因素可能是它們各自為這項盛事提供贊助的能力。在這方面，辛辛那提占有優(yōu)勢。

3. 你只有五分鐘時間表述觀點，所以我建議你先說出論證的主體。評委把時間卡得非常精確，五分鐘一到，不論你是否完成了表述，他都會打斷你。

4. 你不知道昨天是米陽的生日嗎？我們在她的住處舉行了派對，所有人都送她禮物了。她還問起你了，你沒來她好像很難過。你今天最好記得給她打個電話，送上一份遲到的生日祝福。

5. 為了提高餐館的服務質(zhì)量，桑博家族餐飲股份有限公司開展了一項“說謝謝”的活動?；顒又荚谑惯B鎖店的八千名員工養(yǎng)成感謝顧客的習慣。

II. 1. A：很抱歉，我遲到了。B：沒關(guān)系，只是別養(yǎng)成遲到的習慣。明白嗎？A：是，先生。別擔心，我不會經(jīng)常這樣。不會養(yǎng)成這種習慣的。

2. A：關(guān)于殘疾人的情況，喬維茨州長有沒有說什么重要的、值得記住的話？B：他什么也沒說，但是他出席殘疾人大會表明了他的主張：政府需要特別關(guān)注殘疾人的困境。

3. A：我以為他會利用此次大會，為今年參加大選的幾位民主黨候選人做宣傳。B：不，喬維茨州長不是那種人。他永遠不會利用這種活動來為一名政客說話。在關(guān)注殘疾人需求的大會上發(fā)表支持他黨派的言論是很不禮貌的。

4. A：一些年輕人已經(jīng)開始爭奪他這個財務主管的職位，都想讓總裁相信他們是這個職位最合適的人選。B：真是可恥！他還沒退休那些人就想方設(shè)法獲得他的職位。

5. A：如果你不是很了解一個人，我建議，進入他的房間前最好先請求允許。在他們的文化背景中，這一點非常重要。B：謝謝你。我會特別注意的。