1學測真題原句3 句
1靠近
115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段
This means that ascenders would have their right hand tight against the narrowest part of the staircases, close to the central pole, and as a result were unable to use their sword effectively.
這表示往上爬的人右手會緊貼著樓梯最窄的部分、靠近中央柱子,結果沒辦法有效揮劍。
- ascender:「往上爬的人」,ascend + -er
- tight against…:「緊貼著…」,against 是「靠著頂著」,緊緊貼在樓梯最窄的地方,沒有空隙
- as a result:「結果」
114 學測|篇章結構|第 1 段
Originated in Japan, these hotels were initially meant for business professionals to stay close to populated business districts without spending a lot.
這類旅館起源於日本,最初是讓商務人士不必花太多錢,就能住在人口密集的商業區附近。
- originate in…:「起源於…」,origin 是「起源」;本句句首的 originated in Japan 應寫成 originating in Japan(主動的「起源於」)
- be meant for…:「原本是給…用的」
- populated:「人口密集的」
- without spending a lot:「不必花很多錢」
2接近、幾乎(close to the top)
114 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 5 段
Although Russia does not occupy first place when it comes to alcohol consumption per capita, it is still close to the top.
雖然就人均酒類消費量來說,俄羅斯並非第一名,但仍名列前茅。
- when it comes to…:「談到…」,to 是介系詞,後面接名詞
- per capita:「平均每人」,固定說法
- occupy first place:「佔據第一名」
- close to the top:「接近頂端」
本片語的其他用法,學測歷屆尚未出現。
