单词讲解

once adv.曾经,以前
He cleans his room once a week.(一次)
I met the president once.
They left the building at once.(immediately)
Read the words once more. (once more)
Once in a while I eat out. (occasionally)
temptation n.诱惑
tempt v.引诱,诱惑
I’m always tempted by the delicious - looking food.
The serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.
I can’t resist the temptation to live in Paris.
The boy is a strong temptation to the kid.
article n.物品,东西
an article on business (文章)
an article of clothing 一件衣服
article of clothing 衣服,衣物
wrap v.包裹
wrap up the parcel
wrap the present in paper
Sam wrapped himself up in a coat.
unwrap v.打开,解开
unwrap the Chirstmas present
simply adv.仅仅
It’s simply a matter of time.
He’s simply a child.
arrest v.逮捕
arrest a thief
That young man was arrested for theft.

语法讲解

People are not so honest as…
as… as…
not as / so…so…
Tony is not as patient as he used to be.
Nick plays piano as well as his sister(does).
Vicky has read as many novels as Ryan has.
The temptation to steal…
I can’t resist the temptation to live in Paris.
The boy is a strong temptation to the kid.
… is greater than ever before.
The temptation to steal is greater now than it was ever before.
… a well-dressed woman…
a well-educated young man
a well-known actor
The tunnel would be well-ventilated…
…on Monday mornings.
… there were fewer people in the shop than usual…
than usual 比平常
He was busier than usual.
Jane left earlier than usual.
… she chose one of…
choose / chose / chosen
… handed it to an assistant(助理)…
hand to sb.
I handed the keys to him.
hand in 提交
hand in the papers.
hand out 分发
hand out the presents to everyone.
… as quickly as possible.
as … as possible 尽可能
Read the passage as carefully as possible.
Zan tries to be as patient as possible when he answers.
… once a week.
once a month / year
twice a day

平级比较

as + adj./adv. + as
The movie is as boring as you think.
not as / so … as
The movie is not so boring as you think.
as + adj./adv. + a(n) + 可数名词单数 + as
Architecture is as much an art as it is a science.
建筑学是一门科学,同时也是一门艺术.

Justin is as outstanding an actor as he is a singer.
Justin 当演员和当歌手都一样的出色.

as + 形容词 + as + 数量词 = 数量词 + 形容词
The road is as long as 100 meters. = The road is 100 meters long.