第236句:
Their outward appearance seems rather appealing because they come in a variety of styles, textures, and colors.
它們的外表似乎很能吸引人,因為它們的樣式、材料和顏色都十分多樣。
六級詞匯講解:
本句的主干是Their outward appearance seems...appealing...because引導原因狀語從句。
appealing意為“引起興趣的,有吸引力的;動人的”。如:
They are busy creating more favorable local conditions appealing to the investment from foreign businessmen.
他們正忙于為當地創造更好的條件,以吸引外商前來投資。
texture意為“(材料等的)結構;質地”。如:
The range ofcolor, pattern and texture is wide enough to suit everyone's needs and taste.
顏色、圖案及質地的多樣化足以使每一個人的需求和審美要求得到滿足。
六級考點歸納:
rather的用法較多,包括:
作形容詞,意為“相當,有點兒”。如:
I'm feeling rather sleepy.
我有點兒困倦。
與would或had連用,意為“寧可,寧愿;與其……倒不如;而不是”。如:
1)He would rather play than work.
他寧可玩也不愿工作。
2)I'd rather you knew that now,than afterwards.
與其以后讓你知道,不如現在就讓你知道。
常與or連用,意為“更確切地說”。如:
He left late last night,or rather early this moming.
他昨夜很晚才走,更確切地說是今天清早才走。