#初學者口語#
give 是一個常見的用來表示動作「給」的單詞,牢記它的固定搭配,分清什麼能給和什麼不能給。
Give sb a call (a ring, a buzz) 打電話
Give me a call to let me know you've arrived safely.
打個電話告訴我你已經安全到達。
Give sb/sth a chance 給某人/某物一個機會
If you would just give me a chance, I know I would be a great asset to the company.
如果你能給我一個機會,我知道我將是公司的一大資產。
You've only been at your new job for three days, so you should give it a chance before making any drastic decisions.
因為你才做了三天的新工作,所以在做出任何重大決定之前,你應該給它一個機會。
Give a damn 非常在乎
They don't give a damn about the country.
他們對這個國家毫不關心。
解析:give a damn 用於否定句中,後面常接 about.
Give a hand to sb/give sb a hand 伸出援手
He always give a hand to anyone in difficulty.
他總是幫助任何有困難的人。
解析:give sth/sb a hand 還可以表示「為某事或某人鼓掌」。
Give sb a headache 頭痛
The noise was giving her a headache.
噪音使她頭痛。
Give sb a hug or kiss 擁抱或親吻
Come here and give me a hug!
過來抱抱我!