Live互動英語雜誌  
 
  每月新書限時優惠
 
2015 年 05 月 15 日 (No.719)
 
 
 
   
 
  ★這麼用...........................
  用於某人、事或物致力於某事,to 為介系詞,之後接名詞或動名詞。
   
Our hotel has dedicated itself to lowering energy costs and becoming more eco-friendly.
  我們旅館向來致力於節省能源成本與落實環保。
   
Our firm has dedicated itself to bringing the best energy solutions to the market.
  我們公司向來努力為市場提供最佳的能源解決方案。
   
This company has dedicated itself to using its resources for research and development.
  這間公司向來致力於運用資源從事研發。
   
Tim has dedicated himself for many years to finding a cure for that disease.
  提姆多年來致力於找出那種疾病的療法。
   
  ★延伸應用..........................
All Star Travels has dedicated itself to providing the most comfortable vacations for its clients.
  群星旅行社向來致力於提供顧客最舒適的假期。
   
Over the years, I have dedicated myself to learning as much as I can.
  多年來,我全心全意盡力學習。
   
  ★你知道嗎?.........................
  friendly 與某個名詞形成複合形容詞,即表示對此事物友善、易於使用、帶有善意等意思。eco-friendly 亦稱為 environmentally friendly,表示「對生態、環境友善」,其他常見的用法有:
• user-friendly software 容易上手的軟體
• a customer-friendly supermarket 方便顧客購物的超市
• a pet-friendly hotel 提供寵物住宿的旅館
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

用來形容某人行為邏輯都和一般人格格不入,彷彿是從外太空來的一樣。

   
Look at his clothes. What planet is he from?
  看看他穿的衣服。他是哪個星球來的?
   
A: I think the professor really liked my speech.
  我覺得那個教授真的很喜歡我的演講。
   
B: What planet are you from? He kept rolling his eyes and yawning.
  你有沒有搞錯啊?他可是不停地翻白眼外加打哈欠。
   
  ★你還可以這麼說.......................
Is he blind?
  他瞎了嗎?
   
He is so weird.
  他真詭異。
   
He must be off his rocker.
  他應該是瘋了吧。
   
He must be nuts/crazy/bonkers.
  他一定是瘋了。
   
He must have a screw loose.
  他一定頭腦有問題。
   
He must be out of his mind.
  他應該是瘋了吧。
   
A: Kevin is going to ask for some time off.
  凱文打算去要求休假。
   
B: He must be out of his mind. He knows the boss won't approve any vacation time for him.
  他應該是瘋了吧。他知道老闆不會准他假的。
   
  ★你知道嗎?.........................
 

off one's rocker 指的是某人「失去控制;發瘋」。rocker 有「搖椅」的意思,所以 off one's rocker 暗指某人從搖椅上摔下來可能會傷到腦部,使得行為和平常有所不同。rocker 也是搖椅、搖動木馬或搖籃等的弧形搖桿,如果沒有在正確的地方,會無法正常運作。形容某人行為不正常還有以下幾種說法:
off one's + head
off one's + nut
off one's + trolley
off one's + chump

   
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
  ★大師開講..........................
  flor、flour 表示「花」的意思,羅馬神話中的花神就叫作 Flora(flora 亦指「某一地區或時代的植物誌」)。而 flour(麵粉)原本的拼法為 flower,用來指餐點中最精華的部份,後來為了區分,才改成 flour。
   
  ★必學應用字彙........................
   
  efflorescence n. 開花;發展;全盛期
The Internet started a creative efflorescence.
 
網路讓創意蓬勃發展。
   
  floral  adj. 花的;似花的
The bride's sister created the floral arrangements for the wedding.
 
新娘的妹妹設計了婚禮上的花卉擺設。
   
  florid  adj. 鮮紅色的;氣色好的
Kim develops a florid complexion after drinking only one glass of wine.
  小金只喝一杯紅酒都會臉色泛紅。
   
  flourish  v. 繁榮;興盛;興旺
With good salespeople, effective promotions, and fair pricing, your sales will flourish.
  有優秀的銷售員、有效的行銷和好價錢,你的業績會蒸蒸日上。
   
  florist  n. 花商:花農
I am a florist. The last thing I want is for someone to give me flowers.
  我是一名花商,我最不想要的,就是有人送花給我。