使用被動語態的動詞,用下底線表示,大家可以體會一下用主動或用被動,句子的意思或強調的重點是否會有些不同喔!
(Emma 跟 David 聊著在四月剛結束的旅行)
Emma: The trip was planned for April because of the beautiful weather.
艾瑪: 因為好天氣的關係,這趟旅行被規劃在四月。
David: I bought the tickets two months ago.
大衛: 我在兩個月前就買了機票了。
Emma: We reached the airport by bus.
艾瑪: 我們搭公車抵達了機場。
David: Our luggage was checked in quickly.
大衛: 我們的行李很快就被辦理登機了。
Emma: We passed security without any problems.
艾瑪: 我們沒有任何問題就通過了安檢。
David: The flight was announced on time.
大衛: 航班準時宣布。
Emma: The seats were assigned near the window.
艾瑪: 座位被分配在靠近窗戶的位置。
David: The flight attendant served drinks.
大衛: 空服員提供了飲料。
Emma: The plane landed smoothly in London.
艾瑪: 飛機順利地在倫敦降落。
David: We found the hotel easily with the map.
大衛: 我們輕易地用地圖找到了飯店。
Emma: The room was prepared with fresh towels.
艾瑪: 房間備好了新毛巾。
David: Breakfast is included in the price.
大衛: 早餐是包含在價格裡的。
Emma: We explored the city on foot.
艾瑪: 我們用步行探索了城市。
David: Famous landmarks were visited in the morning.
大衛: 在早上,著名的地標就有人(遊客)造訪了。
Emma: The Tower of London was built centuries ago.
艾瑪: 倫敦塔是幾個世紀前建造的。
David: We took photos at every stop.
大衛: 我們在每一站都拍了照片。
Emma: We enjoyed the lunch at a traditional pub.
艾瑪: 我們在傳統酒吧享用了午餐。
David: I paid the bill by credit card.
大衛: 我用信用卡支付了帳單。
Emma: The evening walk was enjoyed along the river.
艾瑪: (我們)沿著河邊享受著晚上的散步。
David: We made wonderful memories during our April adventure.
大衛: 我們在四月冒險中,創造了美好的回憶。
Travel Tip
在上面的對話中,被動語態(was planned、was checked 等)只在句子的重點放在「事情本身」、「不知道誰做的」、或「誰做的不重要」時才自然出現,其他時候用主動語氣更像平日聊天!因為被動語態是有需要時才用的。
每天大聲練習這20句,主被動一起練習,出國時跟外國朋友或飯店人員說話或聊天,就會自然又流利。
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