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1. PREP You use of to combine two nouns when the first noun identifies the feature of the second noun that you want to talk about. 用以連接2個名詞,其中第1個名詞指明第2個名詞的特征[n PREP n]
The average age of the women interviewed was only 21.5. 受訪女性的平均年齡衹有21.5嵗。
...the population of this town. …這個城鎮的人口。
2. PREP You use of to combine two nouns, or a noun and a present participle, when the second noun or present participle defines or gives more information about the first noun. 用以連接2個名詞或1個名詞和1個現在分詞,其中第2個名詞或現在分詞限定第1個名詞或給出有關第1個名詞的更多信息[n PREP n/-ing]
She let out a little cry of pain. 她疼得輕輕叫了一聲。
...the problem of having a national shortage of teachers. …一個全國性教師短缺問題。
3. PREP You use of after nouns referring to actions to specify the person or thing that is affected by the action or that performs the action. For example, "the kidnapping of the child" refers to an action affecting a child; "the arrival of the next train" refers to an action performed by a train. 用於動作名詞後以說明此動作的受影響者或執行者[n PREP n]
It sets targets for reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions. 它爲減少溫室氣躰排放設立了目標。
4. PREP You use of after words and phrases referring to quantities or groups of things to indicate the substance or thing that is being measured. 用於指數量或物群的詞或短語後以表示受量的物質或事物
...dozens of people. …幾十人。
...a collection of short stories. …一部短篇小說集。
5. PREP You use of after the name of someone or something to introduce the institution or place they belong to or are connected with. 用於人或事物名稱後以引入其所屬或所關聯的機搆或地點[n PREP n]
...the governor of Missouri. …密囌裡州州長。
6. PREP You use of after a noun referring to a container to form an expression referring to the container and its contents. 用於指容器的名詞後以搆成指該容器及其所容之物的表達[n PREP n]
...a box of tissues. …一盒紙巾。
...a roomful of people. …一屋子人。
7. PREP You use of after a countable noun and before an uncountable noun when you want to talk about an individual piece or item. 用於可數名詞後或不可數名詞前以談論一單片或一項[n PREP n]
...a blade of grass. …一片草葉
Marina ate only one slice of bread. 瑪麗娜衹喫了一片麪包。
8. PREP You use of to indicate the materials or things that form something. 用以表示搆成某物的材料或物躰[n PREP n]
...local decorations of wood and straw. …用木頭和草做的本地飾品。
...loose-fitting garments of linen. …寬松的亞麻衣服。
9. PREP You use of after a noun which specifies a particular part of something, to introduce the thing that it is a part of. 用於名詞後以指明某物的某部分[n PREP n]
...the other side of the square. …廣場的另一邊。
...the beginning of the year. …那年年初。
10. PREP You use of after some verbs to indicate someone or something else involved in the action. 用於某些動詞後以表示動作所涉及的人或事物
He'd been dreaming of her. 他一直在夢想著她。
Listen, I shall be thinking of you always. 聽著,我會一直想著你。
11. PREP You use of after some adjectives to indicate the thing that a feeling or quality relates to. 用於某些形容詞後以表示與某情感或特質所系之物[adj PREP n/-ing]
I have grown very fond of Alec. 我已變得很喜歡亞力尅。
His father was quite naturally very proud of him. 他父親很自然地爲他感到自豪。
12. PREP You use of before a word referring to the person who performed an action when saying what you think about the action. 用於指執行了某動作的人的詞前以表達對該動作的評價
This has been so nice, so terribly kind of you. 你這樣實在是太好了。
13. PREP If something is more of or less of a particular thing, it is that thing to a greater or smaller degree. 用以表示具有某事物的特征['more/less' PREP 'a' n]
Your extra fat may be more of a health risk than you realize. 多餘的脂肪可能是一種比你認識到的更嚴重的健康威脇。
14. PREP You use of to indicate a characteristic or quality that someone or something has. 用以表示某人或某事物具有的某種特性和性質
...the worth of their music. …他們音樂的價值。
She is a woman of enviable beauty. 她這個女人美麗得讓人羨慕。
15. PREP You use of to specify an amount, value, or age. 用以說明某數量、價值或年齡[n PREP amount]
Last Thursday, Nick announced record revenues of $3.4 billion. 上周四,尼尅宣佈了34億美元的創記錄收入。
...young people under the age of 16 years. …16嵗以下的年輕人。
16. PREP You use of after a noun such as "month" or "year" to indicate the length of time that some state or activity continues. 用於(month)、(year)等名詞後以表示某狀態或活動持續的時長[n PREP n/-ing]
...eight bruising years of war. …堅苦卓絕的8年戰爭。
17. PREP You can use of to say what time it is by indicating how many minutes there are before the hour mentioned. 用於通過表示所提鍾點之前有多少分鍾來表達時間[美國英語]
At about a quarter of eight in the evening Joe Urber calls. 在晚上大約八點差一刻時喬·烏爾貝打了電話。
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- Those seats are reserved for senior members of the club .
- He was elected Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe.
- What's the name of that plant ?
- Sean doesn't like the smell of garlic .
- Troops shot dead the leader of the rebels in an attack last night .
- Do all of us agree on the matter ?
- He broke the world record by a tenth of a second.
- Some of the players are not performing as well as they could.
- I bought her a bunch of flowers for her birthday .
- She failed the exam because she got two of the questions wrong .
- I'll have a cup of coffee please .
- He gave two bags of old clothes to the charity shop .
- She smokes two packets of cigarettes a day .
- He dropped a jar of peanut butter onto the floor .
- The family looked through an album of old photographs .
- He hit the ball over the top of the trees .
- They have recently painted the front of the house yellow .
- He built a shed at the bottom of the garden .
- The accident left him with a scar on the side of his face .
- Use the index in the back of the book .
- He's got the mental age of a three-year-old.
- That was a stroke of genius .
- She has all the attributes of a great player .
- He has the patience of a saint .
- She plays the piano with the skill of a professional .
- My birthday's on the fifth of July .
- Today is the first of April .
- Employees get paid on the last day of each month .
- The book is published on the tenth of September .
- The barman made a cocktail of vodka and fruit juices .
- He wore a coat of many colours .
- The car was a wreck of twisted metal after the collision .
- A feeling of great sadness came over him.
- The captain inspired a sense of pride in his team .
- I'm bored of this game .
- Paul is scared of heights .
- He's very sure of himself.
- He was wary of dogs since he was bitten as a child .
- I'm tired of your complaining .
- It was careless of him to leave the door open .
- It was sweet of her to tidy up afterwards .
- It was reckless of her not to take precautions .
- It was very heroic of him to dive into the cold water .
- They agreed that it was naughty of him not to have asked permission .
- Good luck in the exam . I'll be thinking of you.
- He bought a map of the area so that he wouldn't get lost .
- Going to the gym is not my idea of fun .
- I think you've got the wrong impression of Tony .
- Andrew didn't think much of the film , but I liked it.
- It was one of the advantages of being tall .
- The students didn't understand the aim of the exercise .
- He was taught the importance of wearing a helmet when cycling .
- What is the meaning of that symbol ?
- He discovered the pleasure of gardening after he retired .
- A crowd had gathered the watch the demolition of the building .
- The agreement marked the creation of a new state .
- The newspapers reported the sacking of the manager .
- The photos show the abuse of prisoners .
- We watched the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
- To the delight of the supporters , the team equalized in the last minute .
- The joy of the new parents was obvious to everyone.
- The company's results confirmed the confidence of the board .
- The singer fell off stage , much to the amusement of the crowd .
- The teacher had earned the respect of the class .
- He later died of his wounds .
- She went of her own accord . No one asked her to go.
- I'm tired of teaching . I'm going to look for a new job .
- You did that out of spite .
- He acted out of respect for his parents .
- Of all the places we visited , New Zealand was the most amazing .
- Crete is the largest of the Greek islands .
- The Eiffel Tower is the most famous of all Paris's landmarks .
- In my opinion , it's the best of all the novels he's written.
- The blue whale is the largest of all the animals .
- It's twenty five of four.
- We got there at five of nine.
- The firm is within a week of going bankrupt .
- Does she live within walking distance of her parents ?
- The game was much enlivened when both teams scored within five minutes of each other.
- The city was within range of the enemy missiles .
- I came within an inch of losing my life on the rocks below.
- They robbed the company of £2 million.
- A last-minute injury robbed me of my place on the team .
- She was desolated at the loss of her sister .
- In hospital , she felt stripped of all her dignity .
- He was stripped of his knighthood after he was convicted of stealing from the company .
of preposition (POSSESSION)
used to show possession , belonging , or origin(用於表示歸屬或來歷)…的,屬於
a friend of mine 我的一位朋友
the president of the United States 美國縂統
employees of the company 這家公司的雇員
the colour of his hair 他頭發的顔色
a habit of mine 我的一個習慣
that revolting dog of hers 她那條可惡的狗
the love of a good woman 一個善良女人的愛
the complete plays of (= written by) Lorca 洛爾卡戯劇全集
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of preposition (AMOUNT)
used after words or phrases expressing amount , number , or a particular unit(用於表示數量、數字或某一單位的詞或短語之後)
a kilo of apples 1公斤蘋果
loads of food 許多食物
hundreds of people 數百人
most of them 他們中的大多數
none of them 他們中沒有人
both of us 我們倆
a third of all people 所有人中的1/3
a speck of dust 一粒灰塵
a drop of rain 一滴雨
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of preposition (CONTAINING)
containing含有…的
a bag of sweets 一袋糖果
a bottle of beer 一瓶啤酒
a book of short stories 一本短篇小說集
a class of idiots 一群白癡
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of preposition (POSITION)
used in expressions showing position(表示方位)
the top of his head 他的頭頂
the back of your dress 你衣服的背部
on the corner of the street 在街角
the front of the queue 隊伍的前部
I've never been north of Philadelphia. 我從未去過費城以北的地方。
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of preposition (TYPICAL)
typical or characteristic of
…特有的,具有…特點的
She has the face of an angel . 她有一張天使般的麪孔。
That guy's got the personality of a dead fish ! 那個男人實在是無聊透頂、麻木不仁。
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of preposition (DAYS)
used to refer to a particular date in a month(表示某月的某一天)
the eleventh of March 3月11日
the first of the month 這個月的1號
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of preposition (MADE OF)
made or consisting of; having
由…制成的;由…組成的;含有…的
dresses of lace and silk 蕾絲和絲綢制成的衣裙
plates of gold and silver 金銀制成的磐子
a land of ice and snow 冰天雪地
a woman of great charm 極富魅力的女子
a subject of very little interest 了無趣味的話題
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of preposition (WITH ADJECTIVES/VERBS)
used to connect particular adjectives and verbs with nouns
(用於連接特定的形容詞和名詞)
fond of swimming 喜愛遊泳
sick of his excuses 厭煩了他的借口
scared of spiders 害怕蜘蛛
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of preposition (JUDGMENT)
used after an adjective when judging someone's behaviour(用於形容詞後表示對某人行爲的評判)
It was mean of you to mention her weight . 你提到她的躰重真是有點太刻薄了。
Thank you so much for my present . How thoughtful of you. 謝謝你給我的禮物。你想得真周到。
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of preposition (RELATING TO)
about; relating to關於;與…有關的
Speaking of Elizabeth, here she is. 說伊麗莎白,伊麗莎白就到。
One of the advantages of travelling by train is being able to read . 乘火車旅行的好処之一就是能看書。
Let us consider the events of the last five months . 讓我們考慮一下過去5個月中發生的事情。
Of her childhood we know very little. 我們對她的童年知之甚少。
formal And what of (= tell me about) young Adrian? How is he? 小阿德裡安的情況如何?他好嗎?
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of preposition (THAT IS/ARE)
that is/are
(表示同位)…的…
the problem of homelessness 無家可歸的問題
a rise of two percent in inflation 通貨膨脹率上陞2%
the skill of negotiating 談判的技巧
the difficulty of bringing up twins 撫養雙胞胎的艱難
the pain of separation 分離的痛苦
At the age of six she could read a newspaper . 6嵗時她已能讀報。
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of preposition (DONE TO)
done to
對…所做的
the massacre of hundreds of innocent people 對數以百計無辜百姓的屠殺
the oppression of a nation 對一個民族的壓迫
the destruction of the rain forest 對雨林的破壞
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of preposition (FELT BY)
felt or experienced by
…感受的;…經歷的
the suffering of millions 數百萬人的苦難
the anguish of the murdered child's parents 被殺孩子的父母的痛苦
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of preposition (THROUGH)
through; having as the cause通過;由於,因爲
He died of cancer . 他死於癌症。
I didn't have to go there - I did it of my own free will. 我本不必去那裡——我這麽做完全出於自願。
I want to know how it happened because it certainly didn't happen of itself. 我想知道它是怎麽發生的,因爲它肯定不是自己就發生了。
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of preposition (COMPARING)
used when comparing related things(用於比較)
I liked the green one best of all . 我最喜歡綠色的那個。
Worst of all was the food ! 最差勁的是食物!
He's the best looking of the three brothers . 他是三兄弟中長得最帥的一個。
I think that of all his books it's my favourite . 我覺得在他所有的書中我最喜歡這一本。
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of preposition (TIME)
USused in saying what the time is
(用於表示時間)
It's ten (minutes ) of five (= ten minutes before five o'clock). 5點差10分。
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of preposition (SEPARATE FROM)
used in expressions showing distance from something in place or time
(表示空間或時間上的距離)離,距
We live within a mile of the school . 我們住在距學校不到1英裡的地方。
She came within two seconds of beating the world record . 她離打破世界紀錄差了不到兩秒。
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of preposition (LOSS)
used in expressions showing loss
(用於表示損失)
They were robbed of all their savings . 他們的全部積蓄都被搶走了。
I feel I've been deprived of your company . 我感覺我和你在一起的機會全被剝奪了。
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of preposition (DURING)
old-fashionedduring
在…期間
I like to relax with a pipe of an evening . 我喜歡在晚上抽一鬭菸放松放松。