和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:These Jazz Students Play for Justice

2010-12-09来源:和谐英语
1.He found a way not only to increase attendance, but also to raise money for the community.

not only … but also 应连接两个相对称的并列成分。例如:
  Not only Mr Lin but also his son joined the Party two years ago. (连接两个主语)
  I not only play tennis but also practise shooting. (连接两个谓语动词)
  He plays not only the piano but also the violin. (连接两个宾语)
  They speak English not only in class but also in the dormitory. (连接两个地点状语)
  注 1 : She not only sings well but also dances beautifully. = She doesn't only sing well but also dances beautifully.
  注 2 :句子 He not only plays the piano but also the violin 不是好的文体,因为 but also 之后的成分与 not only 之后的成分不对称。

2.Foundation officials say the yearly concert brings in about fifteen thousand dollars.

bring in赚(钱), 挣(钱)

例句:The sale brought in £250.
      这次拍卖获得250英镑。

      The boys are bringing in good wages every week.
      这些男孩每周的工资不低。

3.He is the guy who is out there on the streets selling tickets, building our audience, so on and so forth.

so on and so forth等等

例句:He talked about how much we owed to our parents, our duty to our country and so on and so forth.
      他谈到我们受到父母多少恩惠、我们对国家应尽的义务等等。

4.This is part of their education and they really see that their talents can be turned into very good projects and doing good for the entire community.

turn into(使)变成

例句:Joan is turning into quite a skilled musician.
      琼正在变成一个技艺精湛的音乐家。

      Her bitter experience has turned her into a stronger person.
      痛苦的经历使她变得更坚强了。