Lesson 2词语点击

indicate "表明"

【寓词于境】阅读下列句子，注意indicate的意思和用法。

1. Reports from the hospitals indicated that over thirteen people died in the storm.

2. He indicated his willingness with a nod of his head.

3. The black cloud indicates that it will rain soon.

【用法归纳】

indicate vt. "表明，预示"，后面常接名词或that从句。

【拓展】 indication n. 迹象，标示

【即学即练】 将下列句子翻译成英语。

1. 研究显示：饮食习惯正迅速改变。

2. 这场雪表明冬天来临了。

Key:

1. The research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.

2. The snow indicates the coming of winter.

request "请求"

【寓词于境】 阅读下列句子，注意request的词性和用法。

1. I requested him to come before ten.

2. I request that you should be on time.

3. Their request for a pay rise was turned down.

【用法归纳】

request v. & n. 请求, 要求

常用搭配：

request sb. to do sth.

request + that从句

request for sth. 对......的要求

【拓展】

request sth. from / of sb. （正式或礼貌地）向......请求，要求......