中式英语之鉴:行动
日期:2009-02-13 10:51
(单词翻译:单击)
346. 他掩护他们小组撤退,而且因为这一行动而受到表扬。
[误] He was praised for the act of covering the retreat of his group.
[正] He was praised for the action of covering the retreat of his group.
注: act 指具体、短暂和简单的行为,它侧重于效果,如:He was caught in the act of stealing(他正行窃时被
当场抓获)。而 action 指抽象、持续和复杂的行为,它侧重于行为的过程及作用。