(1) 以to be(是),mean(意指),refer to(指的是)为线索猜测词义.
[例] Ventilation, as you know , is a system or means of providing fresh air . It plays a very important part in the field of engineering.
此句中 ventilation 可能是个生词,但 is后面是对该词的明确定义.是什么东西或什么手段才能提供新鲜空气呢?所以不难看出 ventilation 这个词的意思是通风.
(2) 以be defined as (被定义为),be known as (被称为),be called (被称为),be termed (被定义为)等结构为线索猜测生词词义.
在这些结构中,主语与主语补足语相互提供生词的词义,读者可以通过已知部分推断出未知部分的意思来.
[例] A person or thing beyond comparison, a model of excellence, is known as a paragon.
在此句中,paragon一词的词义由句子的主语给提供出来了.一个人或物是无与伦比的,即优秀的典范,这不就是模范、优秀的人或物吗?很明显be known as前面的主语给出了后面paragon的词义.
(3) 以定语从句为线索猜测词义.
在很多情况下,定语从句直接给出了某一生词的定义,所以,以定语从句为线索猜测词义也是一个行之有效的猜词方法.
[例] He was a prestidigitator who entertained the children by pulling rabbits out of hats, swallowing fire, and other similar tricks.
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