世博英语札记【26】1999年11月30日札记

1999年11月30日

今天想和大家来区分一下几个易混淆的词:

1.She is a sensitive girl.

她是个敏感的女孩.

2.I think this is the sensible way out of this odd situation.

我认为这是摆脱困境明智的办法.

3.She is a very intelligent lady.

她是个聪明的女人.

4.An intelligible answer is one that can understood easily.

"intelligible answer"就是易于理解的答案.

5.Only a credulous person would believe your story.

只有轻信的人才会相信你的故事.

6.It is hardly credible that she can pass the test.

很难相信她能通过测试.

7.You have done a creditable job.

你可做了一件大好事啊!(值得赞扬的)