2017考研英语长难句分析每日一句(91)
However, when two monkeys were placed inseparate but adjoining chambers, so that each couldobserve what the other was getting in return for itsrock, their behavior became markedly different.
译文:但是,把两个猴子安置在分隔但相邻的两个房间里,这样它们能够看见对方用石头换回什么东西时,它们的行为就会变得明显不同。
点睛:本句的主干为...behavior became…different。句首是由when引导的时间状语从句,so that引导目的状语从句,而在该从句中又含有一个what引导的宾语从句。adjoining是形容词,指“相邻的;隔壁的”。in return for有“酬谢;作为…的报答”的意思,在本句中应理解为“换回来…”。
He gave her some roses in return for her kindness.
他送了她一些玫瑰以答谢她的好意。
| 重点单词 | 发音 | 解释 |
| kindness | ['kaindnis] | n. 仁慈,好意 |
| observe | [əb'zə:v] |
v. 观察,遵守,注意到 v. 评论,庆 |
| separate | ['sepəreit] |
n. 分开,抽印本 adj. 分开的,各自的, |
(实习编辑:刘佰万)