2009年考研英語常見詞匯與例句四十三

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Ø be used to(介詞)+名詞或動名詞,習(xí)慣于used adj
     We are getting used to the cold weathe.
     Ø used to+原形 過去常做,used to相當(dāng)于情態(tài)動詞
     We used to go there every year. 我每年都去那兒。
     Ø be unprepared for 對…無準(zhǔn)備的
     I was totally unprepared for the announcement on the next day.
     Ø in vain (=uselessly) 徒勞
     Our labor was in vain. 我們的勞動是白費力氣
     Ø be valid for 對…有效的
     Tickets are not dated and are valid for any single admission.
     Ø with a view to +動名詞 為…目的
     With a view to seeking approval, we need to do more preparation.
     Ø in view (=in sight) 看得見
     They have very clear career aims in view.
     Ø in view of (=considering) 考慮到…
     You use in view of when you are taking into consideration facts that have just been mentioned or are just about to be mentioned.
     Ø by/in virtue of (=as a result of, by means of, via, By way of:) 由于…; 依靠…力量
     She becomes well off by virtue of a large inheritance.
     Ø a warning against 告誡…不要
     Experts warn against US missile system.
     Ø (be) on the watch for不斷監(jiān)視看有沒有
     Notify the passport office to be on the watch for anyone ordering a passport in your.
     Ø (be) on the watch against不斷監(jiān)視為防范…
     Be on the Watch Against Pickpocketing.
     Ø be in the way (=obstructive) 礙事, 阻礙
     The indecisive man always sees a lion in the way.