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神奇的“set”
武夷山
汉语中的“搞”,无比神奇,在“搞”的组合下,几乎什么意思都能“搞定”。英语中与“搞”的神奇度可以相比的动词,大概就要数“set”了,下面举例说明(例子取自30多年前的一个没有封皮的破笔记本上的抄录内容)。
Set a water kettle on the fire,这是北京人说的“坐”一壶水;
Set a ladder against the wall,把椅子“靠”在墙上;
Set a flower in a vase,把花“插”入花瓶‘
Set a receiver to the ear,把听筒“贴”近耳朵;
Set a place for a guest,安排客人“就坐”;
Set the table for dinner,“摆放”餐具;
Set sentries round the camp,在营地周围“布置”岗哨;
Set somebody on horseback,把人“扶”上马;
Set seeds,“下”种;
Set seedlings,“植”苗;
Set a match to a pile of dead leaves,把一堆残叶给“点”着;
Set one’s hand and seal to a document,在文件上“签名盖章”;
The years have set their mark on his face. 岁月在他脸上“留”下了痕迹。
Set down all the items,“记下”所有事项;
Set a diamond on a ring,在戒指上“镶嵌”宝石;
Set the top of a wall with broken glass,在墙头“砌入”碎玻璃;
The sky was set with myriads of stars. 天穹上繁星密“布”。
Set one’s face towards the sun,把脸“冲”着太阳;
The rapid current set them down the stream. 急流把他们“裹挟”而下。
The ferry set them across the river. 摆渡船把他们“送至”对岸。
Set one’s heart on the common good,一心“为”公;
Set one’s hope on becoming a flyer,“寄”希望于成为飞行员;
Set one’s affection on somebody,“喜欢”上了谁;
Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets his mind to it. 世上无难事,只怕“有”心人。
Set right the course,“拨”正航向;
This medicine will set you right. 这药能把你“治”好。
Set somebody’s heart at rest,“放”心;
Set the table in a roar,“逗”得同桌人开怀大笑。
还有很多,下次接着说!
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