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Lesson 65 Jumbo versus the police语法总结

语法总结

should have done / ought to have done

这两个结构都表示“本来应该做却没有做”,课文里用来委婉批评 Jimmy 的路线选择。

相似句:
  • You should have told me the truth earlier.
  • He ought to have taken a taxi instead.

must 表推测

Jumbo must weigh a few tons 不是“必须重”,而是说话人很有把握的推测。

相似句:
  • He must be tired after the long journey.
  • That box must weigh at least twenty kilos.

as 表原因

as Jumbo was holding up the traffic 在文中表示“因为”,语气比 because 更平缓。

相似句:
  • As it was raining, we stayed indoors.
  • As he was late, he missed the start.
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