名詞 “course” 有許多不同的用法,其含義多與 “進程” 相關(guān)。我們可以用 “course” 指 “路線”、“課程”、“體育比賽場地”,以及 “一道菜”??匆曨l,學(xué)習(xí) “course” 的常見用法。
1 名詞 “course” 可以指 “路線,航道,航向”,常見于搭配 “set a course(確定路線)” 和 “follow a course (沿路線行進)” 中。
Let's set a course for home.
We're on course to get there on time.
2 在談?wù)搶W(xué)習(xí)時,我們用 “course” 指 “(某個學(xué)科的)課程”。
My course ends next year.
I've just started my English course.
3 在談?wù)摳郀柗?、賽車、賽馬等體育運動時,“course” 可以指 “比賽場地,跑道”。
She got to the end of the course really quickly.
This is a really difficult course. There are lots of obstacles.
4 “Course” 還可以指 “(正餐中的)一道菜”。
My favourite course is always dessert.
Are you ready for your main course?
5 短語 “of course” 的意思是 “當(dāng)然,當(dāng)然可以”。
- Of course, I'll need your help. Can you do it?
- Of course!
I'm the best swimmer in my class. This is, of course, my own opinion.