1.A has increased by 6 times=A has increased 6 times 都是指 A 增加了6倍
4. 這里 nor 作為否定連詞，用 not … nor 這個句型。如：
He can't do it, nor can I, nor can you, nor can anybody.
他不能做這事，我也不能，你也不能，任何人都不能。
5. the passage of time: the passing of time
passage n. 通過 , 經(jīng)過 , 通道 , 通路 , ( 一 ) 段 , ( 一 ) 節(jié)
With the passage of time, they forgot their bitter sufferings. 隨著時間的流逝，他們忘卻了所遭受的苦難。
練習:
1._____ ( 據(jù)說 ) the painter used his aunt as the model in that painting.
2.Most of the people who die in earthquakes _____ ( 是正在倒塌的建筑物砸死的 ).
3. Most people tend to believe that “ the newer, the better, ” _____ ( 盡管并不總是這樣 ).
4. _____ ( 沒有人不稱贊他們 ) for their great accomplishment.
5. _____ ( 毫無疑問 ) he is qualified for the job.
參考答案:
1. It is said that
2. are killed by falling buildings
3. though that is not always the case
4. There is no one who does not praise them
5. There is no doubt that