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第72章 时间句型(1)

Lesson 178

Every time... 每当……的时候

句型“Every time...”的标准形式是“every time+时间从句,+主句”,“every time”表示频度,后面的“that”通常省略,直接接时间从句。可用“each time”代替,翻译为“每次”、“每当”。有时“every time”引导的时间状语从句可以移至主句后。

征服句型

Every time she comes to visit us, she brings several bags of snacks for my twins.

每次她来看望我们,都会带几大袋零食给我的双胞胎。

Every time I come up against difficulties, he always appears at my side in time.

每次我遇到困难,他总能及时地出现在我

身边。

Each time I see Tom, he is always with a happy smile on his face.

每次看见汤姆,他总是满脸喜气。

My mother is very happy and preparing a substantial meal for me every time I come back.

每次回去我妈妈都很开心并且会准备一桌丰盛的饭菜。

Tips

与本句型相似的句型还有“Each time+时间从句+主句”,除以上这两个常见的之外还有“whenever、as often as”等。例如:Each time I talk to Mary, she always runs away for other things. 每次我和玛丽讲话,她总是为了别的事情跑开。

Lesson 179

From then on... 从那时起

“then”作为名词的意思为“那时”,所以“from then on...”的意思很容易理解,即为“从那时起……”。

征服句型

From then on he grasped the seriousness of the problem.

从那时起他意识到问题的严重性。

From then on his restaurant blossomed.

从那时起,他饭馆的生意兴隆起来了。

From then on I saw that I’m not alone in all my life.

从那时起,我就明白了在我生命中不仅仅只有我一个人。

He knew he would win the iron man triathlon from then on.

从那时起,他就知道他会赢得铁人三项比赛。

From then on, she was unkind with me when I went to her place .

从那时起,我去她家她就对我不客气。

Tips

相似的用法还有“from that moment on”、“since then”、“ever since”等。

Lesson 180

Hardly... when... 一……就……

句型“Hardly... when...”的标准形式是“Hardly+had+主语+过去分词+ when+(过去时)”,是属于紧接时间句型。“Hardly had... when”表示一件事紧接着一件事发生,与过去完成时连用。“when”引导时间状语从句时,主句一般用过去完成时,从句用一般过去时,“hardly”在句首时,助词要放在主语前,翻译为“一……就……”、“刚……就……”。

征服句型

He had hardly got out of plane when it began to rain.

他一下飞机就下雨了。

She had hardly sung a song when everybody in the main hall began to set down.

她一唱歌大礼堂里的每一个人就都安静下

来了。

The baby had hardly cried when you took down its nipple.

你一拿下他的奶嘴他就哭。

Lucy had hardly started pumping when she met stranger.

露西一遇到陌生人就开始紧张。

Tips

本句型的变体有“主语+had hardly/scarcely+过去分词+when/before+(过去时)”、“Hardly+had+主语+过去分词+before+(过去时)”。例如:My mother had hardly went to the market before it started to rain. 我妈刚去市场就开始下雨了。

Lesson 181

Scarcely...when/before... 刚……就……

句型“Scarcely...when/before...”的标准形式是“Scarcely +had+主语+过去分词+ when/before+(过去时)”,是属于紧接时间句型。“Scarcely...when/before...”表示一件事紧接着一件事发生,与过去完成时连用。“When”引导时间状语从句时,主句一般用过去完成时,从句用一般过去时,“Scarcely”在句首时,助词要放在主语前,翻译为“一……就……”、“刚……就……”。

征服句型

Scarcely had she gone to eat when the telephone rang.

她刚去吃东西电话铃就响了。

Scarcely had we started to sing a revolutionary song when the leaders went out.

我们一开始唱革命歌曲领导们就走了。

Scarcely had we reached the gate of the park when it began to rain.

我们一到公园的门口,就开始下雨了。

Scarcely had I gone to bed when the doorbell rang.

我们刚上床门铃就响了。

We had scarcely arrived before they left.

我们一到他们就走了。

Tips

与本句型相似的句型是“主语+had hardly/scarcely+过去分词+when/before+(过去时)”。例如:We had scarcely eaten up the leftover before the fresh food was served at table. 我们刚把剩饭吃完新鲜的食物就被端上桌了。

Lesson 182

on the point of... 即将……的时刻

句型“on the point of ...”的标准形式是“主语+谓语+ on the point of +动名词”。“Point”指某一点,多指短暂的动作,意思是“即将……的时刻”。

征服句型

Tom is on the point of going to the airport.

汤姆马上就要去飞机场了。

My youngest child is on the point of becoming a pupil.

我最小的孩子即将成为小学生了。

Devote my speech to the university students who are on the point of stepping into society.

把我这次的演讲献给即将踏入社会的大学

生们。

The film Fly to the sky which was written by Hayao Miyazaki is on the point of showing in Chinese cinemas.

宫崎骏的电影《天空之城》即将在中国的电影院上映。

Our monitor is on the point of being elected president of student union.

我们的班长即将被选为学生会主席。

Tips

“on the point of ”还可以构成其他形式的句型“...+ on the point of +动名词+when...”。句中的“when”可以换成“as”。例如:I was on the point of doing some housework, when you came in. 我正要做家务时,你就进来了。

Lesson 183

There used to be... 过去曾有……

该名型是“there be”句型和“used to do”的结合,“used to do”是“过去常常……”的意思,暗指现在不是这样了,所以“there used to be...”即“过去曾有……”的意思。

征服句型

There used to be a private school here.

这儿曾经有一个私立学校。

There used to be a picturesque natural beauty here.

这儿曾经有着风景如画的自然风光。

There used to be a fried chicken restaurant in the next street.

过去在下一条街有一个炸鸡店。

There used to be a magnificent bridge over there crossed the Yangtze River.

过去那儿有一座宏伟的大桥横跨在长江上。

When he was young, there used to be a wicked thought.

在他年轻时曾经有一个邪恶的念头。

Tips

与“use”有关的用法有“used to do”,表示过去常常做某事。“be used to + doing”表示习惯于做某事。

Lesson 184

...before... 在……以前

此句型是比较常见的表示时间段的句型。“before”可以引导时间从句或时间状语,表示主句动作发生在从句动作之前。注意从句和主句的时间关系,当主句用将来时,从句用现在时,当主句用过去时,从句多用过去完成时来体现两个动作发生的前后顺序,一般翻译为“在……之前”。

征服句型

They had already left the hotel before I arrived.

他们在我到达宾馆之前就离开了。

Go to ask your math teacher some questions before she leaves.

在你数学老师没有走之前去问她一些问题。

I want you to think it over before you are determined to buy the villa.

我希望你在你决定买这栋别墅前多加思考。

Make sure you check the admission ticket and ID card before you enter the examination room.

在进考场之前,一定要检查一下准考证和身份证。

Tips

与本句型相反的句型是“主句+after+时间状语或时间从句”。表示主句的动作发生在从句的动作之后。例如:After much discussion, we decide to use your project. 经过再三讨论,我们决定采用你的方案。

Lesson 185

...after... 在……之后

句型“...after...”的标准形式是“主句+after+时间从句或时间状语”,“after”表示主句的动作发生在从句动作之后,可以连接一个时间从句或者时间状语,主句和从句可以用一般现在时,也可以主句用一般过去时从句用过去完成时。

征服句型

After much consideration, I will give you a hand.

经过再三考虑,我将会帮助你。

After discussion, we found a difference between these two projects.

经过讨论我们发现了这两个方案的不同点。

What do you want to drink after the lunch?

午饭后你想喝点什么?

After the rain stopped, we would go on working.

雨后我们将继续工作。

After I think it over, I am going to fire you.

经过我考虑之后,我将会开除你。

Tips

与本句型相反的句型是“主句+before+时间状语或时间从句”。从句和主句的时间关系,当主句用将来时,从句总是用现在时,当主句用过去时,从句多用过去完成时来体现两个动作发生的前后顺序。例如:Go out before I call the police. 你再不走我就报警了。

Lesson 186

Since... 自从……

“Since”可以引导时间状语从句和原因状语从句,此句型中“since”引导时间状语从句,用作连词,其后可以跟一个名词、词组或从句。一般“since”从句用过去时,主句用现在完成时或一般现在时,翻译为“从……时候以来”“自从……”。

征服句型

Where have you been since we drunk last time?

上次我们喝完酒后,你去哪儿了?