知道“not so much ”有“不多”和“很糟”两种含义吗?
用在句中时,中性的含义,如:This was caused not so much by a radical chang but by a series of minor evolutionary changes. (与其说这是一次突变的结果,倒不如说是一连串小变化,循序渐进的结果。)
用在句尾时,讽刺的含义,如:Some foods are good for you, others not so much. (有些食物对身体有好处,另外一些则对身体有害)
摘自《环球时报》双语加油站 |