高中英語必修五單詞及語言點總結1
15. convenient adj. 1) suited to one’s needs
2) suited nearby; easy to reach
please come whenever it is convenient to you.
will it be convenient for you to come?
useful expressions
1. find out 1) learn sth by study or inquiry
2) discover sb who has done wrong, lied etc.
the police found the murderer out.
please find out when the train starts.
2. fill in 1) add what is necessary to make sth complete
2) give sb full details about sth
fill in the blanks with suitable words.
can you fill me in on what has been happening?
3. be to do sth 1) expressing duty, necessity etc.
2) expressing arrangement or intention
3) expressing destiny
you are to report to the police.
they are to be married.
the book was not to be found.
4. on one’s own 1) alone
2) without help
3) excellent
i can't carry it on my own; it's too heavy.
i’m all on my own today.
when it comes to maths, mary is on her own.
5. the first time 1) do sth for the first time
2) 引導時間狀語
i went to bejing in 1980 for the first time.
the first time peter went to paris, he wasn’t used to living there.
6. concentrate on sth : focus one’s attention, effort etc
we must concentrate our attention on efficiency.
our population is concentrated in the big cities.
7. tricks of the trade: clever ways known to experts
if you want to start your own car business, you should ask his advice. he knows all the tricks of the trade.
8. look forward to : hope for, long for, expect
they are looking forward to her visit.
i am looking forward to seeing you again.