高中英文“given”一词常见的用法有以下二种:
given用在假设语气的句子中,意指「若有…」或「假设…」。
注意句子主词和given那一句的主词保持一致。
例句:若照顾得宜,兰花将可拥有持久的赏花期。
Given the right care, the orchids will give a long-lasting flower display.
意思等同于: If the orchids are given the right care, the orchids will give a long-lasting flower display.
主要句和given那句的主词一致,都是the orchids。
例句:若再给我第二次机会,我将不会犯同样的错误。
Given a second chance, I won't make the same mistakes.
意思等同于: If I am given a second chance, I won't make the same mistakes.主要句和given那句的主词一致,都是I。
「given + N」或「given that + S + V」意指「考虑到…;有鉴于…」
例句:有鉴于农历新年即将到来,这里有些送礼的好点子。
Given that Chinese New Year is coming, here are some great gift ideas. Given the approaching Chinese New Year, here are some great gift ideas.
例句:考虑到他缺乏经验,他的表现已经很不错了。
Given that he is inexperienced, he has done an excellent job. Given his lack of experience, he has done an excellent job.