VOA慢速英语:Using the Right Article

短语讲解：

1. According to Professor Elka Todeva of the SIT Graduate Institute in Brattleboro, Vermont, "a" and "the" are also some of the most difficult words for learners to figure out how to use without some assistance.

according to 根据，按照
例句：According to her, grandfather called at noon.
据她说,祖父在中午打来电话。
figure out 想出; 解决; 计算出
例句：Slow down, and figure out how to solve your problems.
慢慢来，找出解决问题的方法。

2. As a result, figuring out the logic of English articles can be challenging.

as a result 结果， 因此
例句：As a result, he had become the soul of caution.
结果，他就变得胆小如鼠。

3. Pay attention to the way "a" turns into "the" with the second mention of the old man and the old woman.

pay attention to 注意
例句：Don't pay attention to anything he says. He lies like a gas meter.
不要理睬他的话，他一味撒谎。

4. "The Spanish are known for being friendly."

be known for 因…而众所周知
例句：London used to be a city known for its "black fogs."
伦敦的“黑雾”一向闻名。

5. General statements refer to all, or many members of a group.

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。