VOA慢速英语:Everyday Grammar: 3 Grammar Rules That Are Dying

短语讲解：

1. The rule applies to statements as well as questions.

as well as 也，又
例句：Let' s share in our troubles as well as in our joys.
让我们同甘共苦吧。

2. Another rule that is disappearing is the requirement of using whom when referring to an object pronoun.

refer to 参考; 指的是; 涉及
例句：Don' t refer to that problem again, please.
请不要再提那个问题了。

3. In fact, whom has been dying for the past 200 years.

in fact 事实上; 实际上
例句：In fact, I'd like your autograph.
事实上 我想要你的签名。

4. In later years, his or her came into use.

come into use 开始被使用
例句： A new type of microscope has come into use.
一种新型显微镜已开始使用。

5. Well, it depends on who (or whom!) you ask.

depend on 依赖; 相信; 信赖
例句：You may depend on me to help you.
你放心，我会帮助你的。

6. What do you think about these disappearing grammar rules?

think about 考虑…; 捉摸…
例句：What do you think about the shipment?
你对货运是怎么考虑的？