1地方
東西所在的位置,就是地方。
104 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 1 段
In places like India, the peacock is considered lucky because the great many "eyes" on its feathers are said to alert it to approaching evil.
在印度這樣的地方,孔雀被視為幸運,因為牠羽毛上許多「眼睛」據說會提醒牠有邪惡靠近。
- the great many:「很多」
- be said to V:「據說…」
- alert someone to…:「提醒某人注意…」
- approaching:「接近中的」
2放置
把東西放到某處,就是放置。
108 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 2 段
Welcome poles were traditionally placed on village beachfronts to greet visitors arriving by canoe.
歡迎柱傳統上立在村莊海灘前,迎接搭獨木舟抵達的訪客。
- arriving by canoe:「搭獨木舟抵達」
3in place 就位
in place 是在該在的位置上,就是就位。
105 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 2 段
When not in use, the hinges allowed the two pieces of wood to fold back up tightly against the cabinet, where they were held in place by magnets.
不使用時,鉸鏈讓兩片木頭可以緊緊折回靠著櫃子,並由磁鐵固定在原位。
- when not in use:省略 they are
- allow A to V:「讓 A 能夠…」
- fold back up:「折回收起」
4first place 第一名
first place 是排在第一的位置,就是第一名。
105 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段
Jeanie’s Kiddie Stool won first place in her school’s contest.
Jeanie 的兒童凳在學校比賽中贏得第一名。
5placed along… 沿著…放置
placed 是過去分詞,放在名詞後面,along 說明位置。
108 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 2 段
Placed along the rear or front walls of a house, house poles also helped to support the main beam of the roof.
房柱立在房屋的後牆或前牆邊,也幫忙支撐屋頂的主樑。
- placed along…:過去分詞構句
- rear:「後面的」
- support:「支撐」
- main beam:「主樑」
