秘訣31 “清”與“濁”間的同化
當north, south, worth 三個詞變為形容詞時,這些詞原來詞尾的[W]因為受了后面元音的影響,就變成了濁音[T]:
north [nCrW] northern [ `nCrTLn]:
south [sBuW] southern [ `sQTLn]
worth [w*W] worthy [ `w*TI]
1.She has traveled in northern countries. 她曾游歷過北方諸國。
2.The southern half of the country is a desert. 這個國家的南半部是沙漠。
3.She says she helps only the worthy poor. 她說她只幫助那些值得她去幫助的窮人。
【不包括那些她認為好吃懶做等不配取得幫助的人】
4.This book is worthy of being read [to be read]. 這本書值得一讀。