【语法】2012年12月英语六级考试语法讲解4
1）in favor of 为了支持……，赞同……的
He spoke at the meeting in favor of the plan.
他在会上发言赞成这个计划。
Most educators are in favor of distance learning.
多数教育家支持远程教育。
2）for fear of 以免，以防
Put on a coat for fdar of catching a cold.
穿上外衣以免感冒。
The weather in London is so changable that people always bring their umbrella with them for fear of rain.
伦敦的天气很多变，人们总是要随身带着雨伞以防下雨。
3）as a result 结果是
As a result， the unemployment rate began to fall.
结果，失业率开始下降。
As a result， 50 per cent of the groundwater in cities is polluted.
结果，城市50%的地表水受到污染。
4）in honor of 为纪念……，为庆祝……
They are holding a birthday party in honor of the prince.
他们为王子举行生日会。
The book was written in honor of those who died in the war.
这本书是为纪念在战争中死亡的人而写的。
