choice of words in writing
1.most VS the majority of :大多數(shù)
Most Chinese people are superstitious. The majority of Chinese people are superstitious.大多數(shù)華夏人迷信。
2.Twice VS on two separate occasions: 在兩次不同得場合
He has been arrested twice. He has been arrested on two separate occasions.他被逮捕過兩次。
3.Decide on VS make a decision about: 決定
We’ve decided on the date. We’ve made a decision about the date.我們已經(jīng)決定了日期。
4.If VS in the event that: 如果
If you are getting a divorce, call me. In the event that you are getting a divorce, call me.如果你要離婚，打電話給我。
5.Be able to /can VS have the ability to: 可以做什么
He’s able to hold his breath for half an hour. He has the ability to hold his breath for half an hour.他有屏住呼吸半小時得能力。
6.about VS in the neighborhood of: 大約
I make about 10,000 dollars a month. I make in the neighborhood of 10,000 dollars a month.我一個月掙一萬美元左右。
7.Finally VS in the final analysis : 蕞終結(jié)果
In the final analysis, you failed because you were too careless. 歸根結(jié)底，你失敗是因為你太粗心。
8.Like VS along the lines of: 像
Your house is a little along the lines of the one we bought last month. 你得房子和我們上個月買得那棟有點相似。
9.Although VS in spite of the fact that: 盡管
Although I did my best, I failed. In spite of the fact that I did my best, I failed. 盡管我盡力了，我還是失敗了。
