中式英语之鉴:地道的美国人
日期:2009-03-03 00:29
(单词翻译:单击)
363. 她以前是个传统的中国女孩,可出国一年以后,也已经变成了一个地道的美国人。
[误] She was a traditional Chinese girl before, but after one year abroad, she has become a real American.
[正] She was a traditional Chinese girl before, but after one year abroad, she has become as American as
apple pie.
注:“苹果馅饼”是典型的美国食品,用它来表达“地道的美国式”是再合适不过了。需要提醒大家注意的是,这里的 apple pie 虽用单数,但前面却不加冠词,又如:It\'s as easy as pie(这太容易了)。另外,这里不能用 a real American,因为她毕竟不是美国人。但可以将 real 换成 typical。
重点单词