阅读长难句时,可以按以下步骤分析:
- 找谓语动词。
- 找主语。
- 找宾语或表语。
- 把定语、状语、插入语用括号隔开。
- 判断从句类型。
- 最后按中文逻辑整理意思。
例句:
The scientist who discovered the new material said that it could be used in medicine because it was both safe and cheap.
第一步,找主干:
The scientist said that...
第二步,识别修饰:
who discovered the new material
这是定语从句,修饰 scientist。
第三步,识别宾语从句:
that it could be used in medicine
第四步,识别原因状语从句:
because it was both safe and cheap
完整意思:
发现这种新材料的科学家说,它可以用于医学,因为它既安全又便宜。