新概念英语日常用语_新概念英语第二册习惯用语大全：Lesson38

Lesson 38

1.end n. 1．末尾，端2．目标，目的 v. 终止，结束
end up① 结果是…
例句：But most used cars end up being more trouble than they are worth.
大部分二手车结果会麻烦多多。
end up② 以…终结，结束(finish as/by doing)
例句：1.he continues to steal, he'll end up in prison.
如果他继续行窃，最终肯定会锒铛入狱。
2.If I didn't smoke at all, I'd probably end up attacking people!
如果抽不着烟的话，我最后很有可能会打人的！

2.except prep．除了
except for 除了 (with the exception of)
例句：1.The guards, except for two at the main gate, are not armed.
监狱守卫中，除了大门口的两个之外都没有武器。
2.This paper is well written except for some typing errors.
这篇论文写得不错，只不过有些打印错误。

3.settle vi. 1．安定，定居2．停息 vt. 1．安顿2．调停，解决
settle down 定居，安家；安定下来(establish oneself in a home, job, lifestyle)
例句：1.After about 8,000 B.C., a large number of tribes gradually began to settle down in certain areas.
大约在公元前8000年以后，大量的部落逐渐开始在某些地区定居下来。
2.I hate all this travel. I want to get married and settle down.
我讨厌过漂泊的日子。我想结婚过安定的日子。

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