?讓你的英文不再錯(cuò)(P 25 - 26)
expectation n. (一般用復(fù)數(shù))期望
The four-star hotel did not live up to her expectation.(?)
The four-star hotel did not live up to her expectations.(?)
(這家四星級(jí)飯店并不符合他的期望。)
? come up to / live up to / meet sb's expectations(用復(fù)數(shù))，表"符合某人的期望"。
expense n. 花費(fèi)
I'll publish the book at my (own) expenses. (?)
I'll publish the book at my (own) expense. (?)
(我要自掏腰包來出版這本書。)
? at sb's expense(用單數(shù))，可表: ⑴ 自費(fèi) ⑵ 讓某人難堪。
