??在英语中,有许多短语形近异义,用法也截然不同,而有无定冠词the是它们的区别所在。因此,我们在日常的学习过程中要特别注意这些短语的区别,留心定冠词the。
??1.at cost照成本价,照原价
? I’ll sell all these goods to you at cost.我将按成本价把所有这些货卖给你。
? at the cost of以……为代价,牺牲……
? He saved the little boy at the cost of his own life.
? 他救了那个小男孩,却牺牲了自己的生命。
??2.by day在白天
? It is no use trying to escape by day.在白天逃跑是没有用的。
? by the day按日计算
? The employer paid the employee by the day.雇主按日付给雇工工资。
??3.go to sea去当水手,出航
? Owing to a strong wind,the ship could not go to sea.由于大风,船不能起航。
? go to the sea去某一特定的海边
? They usually go to the sea in midsummer.他们通常在仲夏到海滨去。
??4.in care of由……转交
? You may write to me in care of Miss Zhang.来信可由张小姐转交给我。
? in the care of由……照看或处理
? The library is in the care of Mrs James.图书馆由詹姆士太太负责管理。
??5.in case of万一
? In case of fire,ring the alarm bell.万一失火,请按警铃。
? in the case of至于……,就……来说