1、be + of + 名词原句展示 This can take the form of reading and listening materials which must be of the highest quality.此结构中的名词常为抽象名词。如:value, use, help, interest, benefit, honor, courage, fame, ability, nature, beauty, wealth 等,这类名词前可用 no, some, any, little, much, great 等词修饰,表示程度。 “of + 抽象名词”构成的短语相当于该抽象名词的
2、同根形容词。如:Theory without practice is of little help.没有实践的理论是没有什么用的。此外,size, price, age, shape, length, depth, color, weight, width, height,quality 等也可以用于该结构,这类名词前可用 a(n), the, the same, different, good 等修饰。如:Coins may be of different sizes, weights, shapes, and of different metals.硬币的大小、重量、形状可能不同,铸造用的金属也可能不一样。小试 改写下列句子,使两句句意相同或相近。1. The English-English dictionary is very helpful to me.The English-English dictionary is _ _ _ to me.2. I am sure my information is quite valuable.I am sure my information is _ _ _.Key: 1. of much help 2. of great value