概要: likely指从表面迹象来看很有可能。如:Look at the black clouds. It is likely to rain tonight. possible指由于有适当的条件和方法,某事可能发生或做到,强调“客观上有可能”, 但常含有“实际希望很小”的意思。如:It is possible to go to the moon now. probable语气比 possible强,“可能性”最大,指有根据、合情理、值得相信的事物,带有“大概、很可能”的意思。如:I don't think the story is probable.7. at ease【课文原句】A smile is the universal facial expression — it is intended to put people at ease. (P29)【名师点拨】at ease是个固定词组,意思是“处在舒适、自由自在的状态下&rdq
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【课文原句】A smile is the universal facial expression — it is intended to put people at ease. (P29)
【名师点拨】at ease是个固定词组,意思是“处在舒适、自由自在的状态下”。本句中put people at ease意为“使人自由自在;不拘束”。如:
Her mind was at ease, knowing that the children were safe.
【知识拓展】(1) ease作名词讲时,表示“安逸;安心;不费力;悠闲”。如:
He leads a life of ease. (= He leads an easy life.)
(2) ease 作动词讲时,表示“解除;减轻(痛苦、忧愁或烦恼)”。如:
The doctor gave him some painkillers to ease the pain.
(3) ease的常用短语:
with ease (= easily) 熟练地;轻而易举地
be (feel) ill at ease 局促不安, 心神不宁
put sb at his ease 使某人宽心; 使某人感到无拘无束
stand at ease 稍息