The 45 most misunderstood sentences of China people.

1. The house is really A- 1.

The number of that house is indeed A- 1.

That house is really first class.

He bought a dozen biscuits.

He bought 12 cookies made by the baker.

He bought 13 cookies.

3. A Bashan bull woke the sleeping child with its cry.

A bull in Besing woke the sleeping child.

A loud voice woke the sleeping child.

He is a traitor.

He is a cat in a plate.

He is a traitor.

5. The cat can see the king.

Any cat can see the king.

Small people should also have equal rights.

6. Even a dog hair didn't make him feel better.

A dog hair won't make him feel better.

Even drinking another glass of wine to relieve his hangover won't make him feel better.

7. Is he Jonah?

Is his name Jonah?

Is he an unlucky person?

Jim likes to jump in the dark.

Jim likes jumping in the dark.

Jim likes adventure.

9. A bird told me the news.

A little bird told me the news.

A well-informed person told me the news.

10. Angela is a man's woman

Angela is a married man.

Angela is a woman like a man.

1 1. Nelly is a man of her word.

Nelly is the person he said.

Nelly is a man of her word.

12. He paid about 1000 yuan.

He paid 1000 yuan for the goods.

He paid about 1000 yuan.

13. This is a delicious fish! I have a stomachache.

This pot of fish is good, but I have a stomachache.

That's terrible. I have a stomachache.

14. She has a wax nose.

Her nose is a fake nose made of wax.

She has no opinion.

15. Glen spent a lot of money traveling around the world.

Glen spent a small sum of money traveling around the world.

Glen spent a lot of money traveling around the world.

16. He is glad that his wife will be visited by storks.

He is glad that his wife will have a chance to visit the stork.

He is glad that his wife is going to have a baby.

17. Archibald was a good fisherman when he was young.

Archibald caught a whale when he was young.

Archibald was good at fishing when he was young.

18. Is there a world of difference between Kenneth and Louis?

Do Kenneth and Louis live in different worlds?

Is Kenneth very different from Louis?

19. ABC hopes to settle in China.

That American broadcasting company wants to set up a company in China.

The China native in the United States wants to settle in China.

20. Bruce was taken to the salt.

Bruce sat on the salt.

Bruce was invited to the table.

2 1. These business transactions are aboveboard.

These business transactions are carried out on ships.

These business transactions are aboveboard.

22. Colin is not in Shanghai.

Colin is not in Shanghai now.

Colin has gone to Shanghai, but he is not here.

23. I only use thick soup.

I just need to emphasize making soup.

I only add monosodium glutamate to the soup.

We should call him Adam.

We should call him Adam.

We should call him by name.

Donna can barely sing.

Donna can sing the songs of the times.

Donna can sing some songs more or less.

26. Her opinion is sheer nonsense.

Her opinion is entirely mine.

What she said is nonsense.

27. Beth ate all six fruitcakes.

Beth ate all six fruitcakes.

Beth ate six cakes.

28. The whole world and his wife are so kind to Marin.

The whole world and his wife are so kind to Marin.

Everyone is so kind to marin.

29. Mr Smith is an American businessman from China.

Mr Smith is a Chinese-American businessman.

Mr Smith is an American businessman who does business with China.

These young people are full of animal spirits.

These young people are full of animal spirits.

These young people are full of energy.

3 1. Jim and Paula talk about everything.

Jim and Paula are discussing the problem in the sun.

Jim and Paula talk about everything.

32. Why is Merry like the weather in April?

Why is Merry like the weather in April?

Why is Merry moody?

33. Banks are open 24 hours a day.

The bank opened on time.

That bank is open 24 hours a day.

34. Bath Festival is coming.

Bath Music Festival is held just around the corner.

Bath Music Festival is coming.

35. The child is very good.

The child is as precious as gold.

The child is very good.

Mr Norman is likely to help you.

Mr. Norman cannot help you.

Mr. Norman may help you.

37. I am twice your age.

I am twice your age.

I am twice your age.

Tom sends his regards to you.

Tom calls you from behind.

Tom says hello to you.

39. The fugitives are still at large.

The fugitive's crime is still very serious.

The escaped prisoner is still at large.

40. Gary talked about the bridge in detail.

Gary described the length of the bridge.

Gilly told the story of the bridge in detail.

4 1. Gordon is both modest and clever.

Ge and others immediately appeared smart and humble.

Gordon is clever and humble.

42. Why did Burke laugh at Allen?

Why did Burke laugh at the price of Allen?

Why did Burke laugh at Allen?

43. Kelly never changes her mind easily.

Carey never changes her mind happily.

Carey never changes her mind at will.

44. He has Hong Kong feet.

One of his feet looks like that of an athlete.

He has Hong Kong feet.

45. Your majestic father is my friend.

Your father became my friend in August.

Your father is my friend.

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An analysis of the phenomenon of "reading literature to create meaning" in English learning

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Give one of the most common examples. A foreign tourist was detained for questioning by the local police while traveling in Niagara Falls. The policeman said, "Don't move!" If you think Americans are too humorous, just say, "It's freezing!" On a hot day. If you still ignore it, you have made a big mistake, and your life is likely to be in danger. Here, Freeze means "don't move", not "freeze" as we understand it.

First of all, about color words.

1. Black and white

I want this agreement in black and white.

I demand that this agreement be written down.

Analysis: Black and white means "black and white", "written things" and "printed things" in Chinese, but here.

Black and white, of course, means "written", not "day and night".

2. Blue stockings

Sue is a noble family and has been recognized at home and abroad.

Sue is a female scholar who enjoys an international reputation.

Analysis: It's really sad to think of Sue as a blue sock. Blue socks refer to learned women who have a strong interest in literature and poetry, meaning "talented women" and "female scholars".

3. Lounge

The two actors are chatting in the lounge.

Two actors are chatting backstage.

Analysis: This word comes from a British theater at the end of 17. It is said that the theater painted the wall of the actors' lounge green in order to let the actors' eyes rest for a long time under the stage lighting. Therefore, the meaning of this word has become "backstage" and "actor lounge". At the same time, pay attention to distinguish the meaning of greenroom and greenhouse.

There are countless words that have been mistranslated in terms of color words. Now, just give a few typical examples:

Black lies: insidious lies Black sheep: Black sheep.

White feather: timid white war: a war without smoke, often referring to "economic competition"

Yellow joke: yellow joke jealousy, jealousy

Second, the country.

1. American beauty

He likes American beauties.

He likes American roses.

Analysis: American beauty is the name of a rose, and such proper nouns cannot be translated into "take it for granted". If you think that Americans are "Americans", beautiful women are "beauties" and together they are "American beauties", it is easy to make jokes.

2. John Bull

His ruddy skin and strong figure make him look like a real John Bull.

He looks like a typical Englishman, with a ruddy face and a fat figure.

Analysis: How can a person be a cow? The translation must be wrong. John Bull is a nickname for the British here, which means the English nation, a typical English man. The nickname was given by the British themselves, and it came from a famous English writer's political satire on the history of John Bull. So John Niu later became synonymous with "Englishman", just like Uncle Sam stands for "American".

3. Mrs. Zhu

He wants to buy a Dutch wife.

He wants to buy a pair of rattan frames.

Analysis: Isn't it illegal for buyers and sellers in modern society? After careful scrutiny, we know that Dutch wife is a sleeping appliance made of rattan or bamboo, which is placed on the bed to support hands and feet.

Similar examples are:

Go Dutch: everyone pays his own money, AA Dutch courage: courage after drinking, vanity for a while.

Spanish athlete: a man who talks nonsense. summe in India: Xiaoyangchun, the late stage of prosperity.

Three. Words prefixed with "in-" and "un-"

notorious

In the history of China, Qin Gui was regarded as a notorious traitor.

In the history of China, people always thought that Qin Gui was a notorious traitor.

Analysis: As soon as you see the in prefix, treat it as a negative prefix and translate it into "no" or "no", which is a preset language trap for you in English. In fact, infamousmeans "notorious", which accords with Qin Gui's status as a scumbag in the eyes of China people.

Step 2 be unconscious

She likes to cook potatoes without skin.

She likes to cook potatoes without skin.

Analysis: There is also a saying on a website that "processing methods can be divided into peeling and non-peeling". In these two sentences, unpeel is not the antonym of peel, but actually the synonym of peel, meaning "peel" and "peel".

Step 3 be impartial

My suggestion is very fair.

My suggestion is fair.

Analysis: Like the above two cases, dis- prefix is easily misunderstood as "no" and "no", which is far from the original intention. Selflessness means "impartial".

Similar words are:

Priceless: priceless: flammable, flammable

Whatever: whatever: whatever.

Fourth, about "people".

1. A man with a woman's edge

Example: Dad is a man with a lady's touch.

Popper is a woman like a man.

Analysis: For the expression of a/an+A+ of +a/an +B, it means "B looks like A" or "B looks like A". Both a and b here can be plural, such as the hole in their house.

2. Women's fate

In the company, he is a man who is liked by women.

In the company, he is a man who likes to associate with women.

Analysis: Is it "polygamy" at first glance? I can't help wondering whether the system in Britain and America has changed and polygamy is allowed. In fact, female affinity or female affinity is "a man who likes to associate with women." Suddenly realized!

3. Men and boys

They have worked for the automobile factory for three years since childhood.

Growing up, they have worked for this car factory for thirty years.

Analysis: man and boy is a fixed usage, meaning all one's life, that is, "from small to large" The positions of men and boys cannot be changed, just as it rains cats and dogs.

There are also words about "people":

Man Friday: easy virtue woman: faithful footman.

Illegitimate: A Guide to Illegitimate Girls: Girl Scouts

5. others.

Comparative notes-exchange of views

Talkhouse talks big.

Shanghai was cheated and forced.

Black game black Qin chicken

Because the money is just right.

A stupid plan

propose

Troubleshooting staff

lecher

Admit a mistake.

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