2007年9月22日土曜日

動詞+前置詞、動詞+副詞

He takes after his father in disposition. (= resemble, 似ている)

The strain told on her. (= affect, 影響する)

I'll call at[in] her house tomorrow. (立ち寄る)
call for help (を声を上げて求める)
He called on Mrs.Winslow at her townhouse. (= visit)

How did the accident come about? (= happen)
He came across to us as honest. (~だと思われる)
Where did you come across the rare stamps? (出くわす、遭遇する)
You came across my mind. (= occur to)

The cat ran after a mouse. (= chase)

I'll talk the matter over with my father. (= discuss)

I can't think of my youth. (= remember)

get to the station (= reach)
get over the wall (乗り越える)
She got over her difficulties. (= overcome)

The law has gone through Parliament.
go through hardships (= experience)

part from one's friend (~と別れる)

provide for the future (= prepare for)
provide against the accident (= prepare against)
provide for a family (= support)

I am not referring to you. (~に言及する)
I referred to the company for his career. (~を参照する、~に問い合わせる)

That accounts for the accident. (= explain)

This adds to our troubles. (= increase)

allow for unexpected expenses (= consider)

UN stands for United Nations. (~を表す、意味する)
Please stand by me when the need arises. (= support)

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