詞:instrumental
英英釋義:involved in an important way in making something happen
例句:Details are instrumental in achieving success.
2. 為什么選這個(gè)詞质欲?
“instrumental”來(lái)自名詞 “instrument”(樂(lè)器),除了表示與樂(lè)器演奏有關(guān)的意思外库菲,它還常用來(lái)表示“有幫助的” “起作用的”愿待。我們很多時(shí)候都可以用它來(lái)替換 helpful柿隙,play an important role 等表達(dá)。
我們常說(shuō)“細(xì)節(jié)決定成敗”,說(shuō)的是細(xì)節(jié)的重要性贿肩,我們可以用 instrumental 把它表述為:
Details are intrumental in achieving success.
當(dāng)別人對(duì)我們有所幫助,我們?cè)趯戉]件和卡片的時(shí)候就可以用上 instrumental龄寞。比如流行小說(shuō) Crazy Rich Asians 的作者在書尾鳴謝部分就用到了 instrumental:
In your inimitable and wonderful ways, you have each been instrumental in helping me bring this book to life.
《經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)人》在一篇保護(hù)穿山甲(pangolin)的文章中也用到了 instrumental:
In China, for example, Jackie Chan, a film star who was instrumental in bringing about that country’s recent ban on the sale of elephant ivory, has thrown his weight behind the pangolin.
3. 怎樣學(xué)會(huì)使用這個(gè)詞汰规?
1)使用《牛津英語(yǔ)搭配詞典》查“instrumental”,了解它作為形容詞時(shí)的常用搭配物邑。
2)翻譯下面的句子:
教育改變了我的命運(yùn)溜哮。
Education is instrumental in changing my life.
(參考翻譯:Education has been highly instrumental in transforming my life. 或者 Education is an instrumental tool in shaping my destiny. )
2.Write the original text by heart after listening is instrumental in improving listening.