Module 7: Usage |
7.2 Collocations
Type 6 collocations are similar to type 3 collocations, but they also contain a verb.
這一類關聯詞和Type 3的關聯詞很像，除了這一類的關聯詞包括了動詞。
Examples include:
ü Take immediate action
ü Make steady progress
ü Carry out a comprehensive plan
Let’s look at the ten ‘Adjective + Preposition Collocations’ now. Remember do not just look at the meanings of the adjectives! You must remember the CORRECT use of the PREPOSITION!!!
當你溫習以下的生字表時，緊記不要只看形容詞的意思啊！因為若你要能正確地使用那些介詞，你所用的關聯詞仍是錯誤的！
Adjectives that form collocations using ‘of’
|
No. |
Adjective + OF |
Meaning |
Example |
|
1 |
Ashamed of 羞愧的、感到難為情的 |
Feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done or a quality in your character |
Peter felt ashamed of having failed the English test again. |
|
2 |
Aware of 知道的、察覺的 |
Knowing that something exists |
Were you aware of the consequences at that time? |
|
3 |
Capable of 有...能力的;有...本領的 |
Having the abilities or qualities to be able to do something |
The hurricane is capable of blowing the roofs off houses. |
Adjectives that form collocations using ‘with’
|
No. |
Adjective + OF |
Meaning |
Example |
|
4 |
Familiar with 熟悉的、常見的 |
To know someone or something well |
Paul is Jenny’s best friend. He is very familiar with her. |
|
5 |
Aware of 知道的、察覺的 |
Knowing that something exists |
Were you aware of the consequences at that time? |
Adjectives that form collocations using ‘about’
|
No. |
Adjective + ABOUT |
Meaning |
Example |
|
6 |
Happy about 高興的、樂意的 |
Being Satisfied with |
John does not seem to be happy about his new job. |
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7 |
Sorry about 感到難過的、感到可憐的 |
Feeling sadness, sympathy, or disappointment with |
I feel sorry about your grandfather’s death. |
|
8 |
Guilty about 自知有過錯、內疚的 |
Feeling guilt because of |
Billy feels so guilty about cheating when playing cards. |
Adjectives that form collocations using ‘from’
|
No. |
Adjective + FROM |
Meaning |
Example |
|
9 |
Different from 不同的 |
Not the same |
John looks completely different from Dave, his brother. |
|
10 |
Free from 沒有;免於 |
Without |
This new room is free from dirt. |
Let’s consolidate your understanding of ‘Adjective + Preposition Collocations’!