2). 表示 21-99 这些数字和用作形容词的分数时,使用连字符号。
错误: A two thirds vote was necessary to carry the measure.
正确: A two-thirds vote was necessary to carry the measure.
3). 由前缀 ex 、 all 、 self 、 semi 或后缀 elect 构成的词语,前缀或后缀和主体之间应有连字符号。
错误: The president elect was invited to chair the meeting.
正确: The president-elect was invited to chair the meeting.
4). 如果把复合形容词放在所修饰词语的前面,则该形容词各部分应由连字符号分开。
正确: The no-holds-barred argument continued into the night.
5). 专有名词或形容词前添加前缀,两部分应由连字符号隔开。例如:
错误: His pro African sentiments were heartily applauded.
正确: His pro-African sentiments were heartily applauded.
6). 如果复合构词法构成的词语容易与其他词语混淆,或者导致元音字母相邻,则应用连字符号隔开。例如:
错误: Most buildings in the ghost town are recreations of the original structures.
正确: Most buildings in the ghost town are re-creations of the original structures.
错误: She took an antiinflammatory drug for her sports injury.
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