英语四级词汇讲解丨考点归纳:more
The new CNS Spectrums study was based on results of a nationwide telephonesurvey of more than 2,504 adults.
英语四级译文:
《中枢神经系统频谱》上发表的这项新研究以针对全国2500多名成年人进行的一项电话调查结果为依据。
四级词汇讲解:
本句的主干是study was based on results。第一个of到句尾构成一个介词短语,作results的定语,其中ofmore than 2,500 adults这个短语又是survey的定语。
be based on的意思是“以……为基础或根据”。如:
The film was based on a true story.这部电影是根据真实故事改编的。
more than的意思是“超过,比……更多的”。如:
More than one politician was murdered.不止一名政客被杀害。
英语四级考点归纳:
more本身表示“更(多)”,除表示比较概念外,还常用于以下搭配之中:
※ more often than not意为“往往,通常”。如:
More often than not, anger is just an indication of weakness.愤怒往往只是软弱的体现。
※ more...than...意为“与其说……倒不如说……”。如:
You're more stupid than misled.与其说你被误导了,倒不如说你愚蠢。
※ no more than意为“正是,仅仅”。如:
She's no more than a waitress.她不过是个服务员。
From:https://www.zgghmh.com/CET-4/20004006.asp