冠词之差 意义有别
英语中有不少词组,从形式看好象只有冠词之差,而实际上却是意义完全不同的新词组。现采撷数例,以引起读者的'注意:
1. in front of 在(外)的前面
in the front of 在(内)的前面
Theres a garden in front of the classroom.
Theres a blackboard in the front of the classroom.
2. in charge of 掌管;负责
in the charge of 在负责之下
An experienced worker is in charge of the project.
The project is in the charge of an experienced worker.
3. at table 在用饭;吃饭时
at the table 在桌旁
He seldom talks at table.
They sat at the table, talking and laughing.
4. by day 白天;日间
by the day 按日计
He works in an office by day.
Cleaning women in big cities get paid by the day.
5. take place 发生;举行
take the place 代替;接替
When did this conversation take place?
Electric train has now taken the place of steam trains in England.
6. in words 用言语
in a word 总之