和take有关的惯用语,不管是片语动词或动词短语,都极为普遍,不可不留意。 ● take a dim view of:不赞成 The director takes a dim view of his secretary coming to office after him. ● take a leaf out of someones book:学某人的样子 Peter excels in academic work, but his younger brother doesnt. I think he should take a leaf out of Peters book. ● take advantage of:利用 Its unethical to take advantage of an innocent girl./ Language students should take advantage of modern facilities for constant language practice. ● takeamiss:因见怪 This morning, I was in a hurry and did not greet the director. I hope he wont take it amiss. ● takeas read:当作大家都已知道 The news has been announced, so it should be taken as read. ● takeby storm:使大吃一惊;攻占 The latest Italian designs have taken the fashion world by storm./The soldiers took the enemys fort by storm. ● takein ones stride:冷静处理 David took the problems in his stride and solved them one by one. ● not take no for an answer:不准人家拒绝 What Mr Li said was mandatory; he would not take no for an answer. |