an interesting discovery:强调discovery, 体现发现这个动作被考古学家做出
主动语态难以突出重点 archaeologists made an interesting discovery
英文表达:结果、影响、效果为主语,强调对客观事实的陈述
An American team explored a temple which…
which引导定语从句,修饰限定temple
which stands in an ancient city on…
which = that; stand = lie, situate (vt.) locate (vt.)
An American team explored a temple which is located / situated in…
An American team explored a temple which lie in…
stand表示高高坐落于,矗立于
Eg: She stands 1.75m. / A great tree stands on the mount.
The city at one time must have been prosperous,for it…
for引导原因状语从句,对主句的附加说明
because引导原因状语从句,重点突出原因
Eg: The day broke for the birds were singing.
at one time:表达曾经,一度;过去时态的标志, once
must have been 对过去事实肯定的推测
enjoyed a high level of civilization. 享有高度文明
with…
Eg: a young man with broad shoulders / an old lady with black hair
beautifully decorated 过去分词做定语
a beautifully dressed lady衣着漂亮的女士 / a deserted carpark 废弃的停车场