四级词汇介词搭配讲义

四级词汇——高频搭配一、名词与介词的搭配1. 名词与at的搭配[1] ability/ skill at …[2] (make) an attempt at (doing) sth.They made no attempt at escaping.His first attempt at English composition was a failure.[3] at (one’s) ease ( = without worry or nervousness)She is sitting in a rocking-chair at her ease.with ease ( = easily)They are expected to win the game with ease.[4] at the expense of…He went abroad at the expense of his company.He became a brilliant scholar at the expense of his health.[5] expert at/in/on (doing) sth.He is an expert at climbing the mountains.[6] (be) at a loss 不知所措They were at a complete loss as to which way to follow.[7] at the mercy of …The ship was at the mercy of the storm.Children often find themselves at the mercy of other kids who are older and bigger.[8] at the risk of(=with danger of)He smoked at the risk of his health.[9] at first sight(=when first seen)[10] (do …) at short noticeWe are prepared to leave for Hong Kong at short notice.[11] at the thought of …[12] at faultI made a mistake. My memory was at fault.2. 名词与介词to的搭配[1] (have / get / obtain) access to …[2] attitude to /towards …[3] (an) alternative to …Is there any alternatives to your proposal?[4] (make / give) an answer to (a question / a letter …)[5] (pay / give) attention to …[6]exception to sth.with the exception of (=except, apart from)I enjoy all his novels with the exception of his last.[7] to …extentTo a certain extent you are right.The temperature rose to such an extent that the fireman had to leave the burning building.[8] heir to …He is heir to this large fortune.[9] to (the best of) one’s knowledgeTo my knowledge, she didn’t get any advanced education.[10]objection to / agains t …The only real objection against him is that he had no experience.He has a strong objection to getting up so early.[11] to the pointHer answers were brief but to the point.[12] reference to…You should make reference to the dictionary before you use the word.[13] to one’s reliefTo his great relief, he finished his term paper ahead of schedule.[14] (make a) request to sb. for sth.He made a request to his manager for a holiday.[15] resemblance to …He does not bear any resemblance to his father.[16] (make) response to … He made no response to my letter.[17] exposure to…Long exposure to sunlight may harm the skin.[18] to(one’s) taste3. 名词与on的搭配[1] (have) effect on … Punishment had very little effect on him.[2] (lay / put) emphasis on …The school has always laid a special emphasis on spoken English.The school puts emphasis on arithmetic and reading.[3] (make) an attack on …The army made an attack on the enemy.[4] (have) an impact on / upon …The incident had a strong impact on the residents.Young p eople’s consuming habits have great impact on the market.[5] on behalf of…I speak here on behalf of my colleagues and myself.I apologize on behalf of my company.[6] on the basis of …[7] on board[8] on display[9] on a diet[10] on the ground(s) of…The police suspected him on the grounds of his criminal record.He was forgiven on the grounds of inexperience.[11] on one’s guard(against)[12] on impulse[13] on … occasionI’ve met him on several occasions.[14] on purpose[15] on sale[16] on a large/small scaleThe farmers grow garlic on a large scale this year.[18] on scheduleahead of schedulebehind schedule[19] be on good/bad terms with sb.The old couple have always been on good terms with their neighbors.[20] on second thoughtsI planned to travel by air, but on second thoughts, I decided to travel by sea.4. 名词与for的搭配[1] (have) appetite for …I have no appetite for food now.He has an appetite for power.[2] for the benefit of …The money is to be used for the benefit of the poor.[3] (have) a genius for …He has a genius for language / music.[4] (no) match for sb. / sth.You are no match for him at running.[5] (have / with) passion for[6] (have / show) respect for …We are supposed to show respect for the elder.He has no respect for the feelings of friends.[7] for the sake of …He moved to somewhere downtown near his working place for the sake ofconvenience.For safety’s sake, he took the train instead of an aeroplane.[8] (a)substitute for …Some people use honey as a substitute for sugar.Money is no substitute for happiness.He played as a substitute for the player injured in last game.5. 名词与in的搭配[1] (have / show) confidence in …[2] (have) faith in …People no longer have any faith in the government.[3] trust in…[4] (take) delight in …I take delight in playing chess.[5] in detail[6] in essenceThe two things are different in essence.[7] (be) in existencecome into existence[8] in favor of…I am in favor of a change.Most people are in favor of the reform.[9] in the form of …[10] in the face of …She remained calm even in the face of dangers.He persevered in the face of many obstacles.[11] in the light of …They revised the plan in the light of our suggestions.[12] be in a mess[13] in the mood forI’m not in the mood for work.[14] in one’s opinion[15] in person[16] in the presence of …He is very talkative in the presence of his friends.The boy’s usually quite polite in my presence.[17] (take) pride in …She took pride in her son’s achievements.[18] in private (=privately)in public[19] in proportion to …Your legs are not short – they are in proportion to the rest of your body.[20] in questionout of the question (=impossible)beyond (all) question (=without question)without question[21] in pursuit of ...[22] in a sense[23] (be)in sight (=in view, visible)out of sight[24] be in sympathy with …[25] in terms of…Love cannot be measured in terms of money.He thinks of everything in terms of his own interests.[26] in vainAll our work was in vain.I tried in vain to convince him.He passed his life in vain.[27] in honor of …[28] (be) in disputeThe workers were in dispute with their employers about pay.6. 名词与其他介词的搭配[1] by/in virtue of (=as a result of, by means of)[2] (be)under way (=moving forward)[3] (be) under fireThe school administration is under fire for its policies.[4] departure from …二、动词与介词的搭配1．动词与介词to的搭配[1] be accustomed to sth. / doing…He was accustomed to the hot weather here.He is accustomed to taking a walk every morning.[2] adapt (sth. / oneself )to …When you go to a new country, you must adapt yourself to new manners and customs.Tom was not able to adapt his way of life to the company.[3] be addicted to …Mary is addicted to online games.[4] adhere to …Gum adhered to my seat.Tom adhered to his personal principles / his promises / the plan.We decided to adhere to the program.[5] adjust (sth. / oneself) to…Please adjust the desk to the height of my chest.Mary soon adjusted herself to the local weather.Tom soon adjusted to Mary’s way of life.[6] amount to…Tom’s debt amounts to 1,000 dollars.What Tom said amounted to a direct refusal.[7] appeal to sb.His new book is sure to appeal to the general public.appeal to sb. for sth.Mary appealed to Tom for help.appeal to (court)Tom appealed to the higher court against his sentence.[8] apply to sb. for sth.The company applied to the government for financial help.[9] apply to …What you said does not apply to me.The rule does not apply to the case.[10] apply sth. to sth.You can’t apply this rule to every case.They applied their findings to industrial production.[11] attach … to …A label was attached to may luggage.This department is attached to that organization.The government attaches great importance to people’s opinion on this issue. [12] attend to sth.The manager is attending to the customer’s complaint.People are attending to what you are saying.[13] attribute sth. to sb. /sth.be attributed to …Tom’s illness was attributed to the cold weather.[14] confine…to…Please confine your remarks to this topic.[15] confess to doing …(=admit a fault, crime, or sth. wrong)He confessed to stealing money from the old lady.[16] contribute …to …He contributed a lot of money to charity.[17] contribute to …Various factors contributed to his downfall.[18] conform to/with…He didn’t conform to the school regulations.His ideas don’t conform with mine.You must either conform to the rules or leave the company.[19] correspond to …The American Congress corresponds to the British Parliament.correspond with …a) John and Bob corresponded with each other for many years.b) The government report of the incident does not correspond with those ofeyewitnesses.[20] convert …to /into …We can convert rags into paper.People are trying to convert rubbish into energy.[21] devote (sth. / oneself) to …[22] entitle sb. to …The work entitles him to a place among the great novelists.Due to his good performance he is entitled to praise.(What entitles you to criticize me? 可带动词不定式的复合结构) [23] expose…to…In some Muslim countries women do not expose their faces in public.be exposed to….Those people were exposed to the disease but never got sick.[24] object to (doing) sth. objection to …I object to the motion and will vote against it.I object to being spoken to like that.[25] react to …The company reacted promptly to the customers’ complaints.Hong Kong stock market reacts to this news.[26] relate to … (vi.)This railway schedule related only to the summer season.be related (to …)I am not related to him in any way.[27] refer to…He referred to Chinese customs in his speech.When I said that some people are stupid I wasn’t referring to you.The speaker often referred to his notes.refer to …as…Chinese people often refer to Leifeng as an example of behavior. [28] respond to…in response to … (=as an answer to)[29] restrict…to…(=keep within limits)The doctor restricted her to a light diet.His wife restricts him to smoking three cigarettes a day.We are restricted to a speed of 20 miles and hour on campus.[30] stick to …[31] subject sb. to …Ancient Rome subjected most of Europe to her rule.[32] submit …to …The representatives submitted their proposals to the congress.[33] be opposed to…I am opposed to the plan.I am very much opposed to your going abroad.[34] owe…to…She owed her success to her husband.This country owes its prosperity to its rich natural resources.[35] yield to…He yielded to temptation and reverted to smoking.[36] approximate to …What he said approximated to what she had known.His description of the event approximated to the truth.2. 动词与of的搭配[1] approve of …Mary did not approve of Tom’s plan.Her father will never approve of her marriage to you.[2] boast of /about…He boasts of being the best football player in town.He often boasts to his neighbors about the successes of his children. [3] complain of /about…complain to sb. about sth. (or sb.)[4] (CET-6) conceive of doing/ sth.I cannot conceive of living without you.In ancient time the world was conceived of as flat.[5] consist of…(=be composed of)consist in…[6] dispose of (=get rid of ,throw away)I disposed of old newspapers.Our teacher is capable of disposing of the arguments quite easily in class.[9] inquire (sth.) of sb.[10] smell of …* V. + O. + of …[1] accuse sb. of sth.[2] assure sb. of sth.He assured me of his readiness to help.[3] convince sb. of sth.[4] deprive sb. of sth.[5] inform sb. of sth.[6] relieve sb. of…[7] remind sb. of …[8] suspect sb. of (doing) sth.They suspected him of telling lies.3．动词与from的搭配[1] benefit from …[2] derive…from…(=obtain…from)I usually derive great pleasure from reading.derive from… (=come from)Some English words derive (are derived) from French.[3] depart from …(to …)The plane departed from New York.[4] differ from…The brothers differ in many respects.[5] distinguish…from… / distinguish between…It’s difficult to distinguish her from her twin sister.[6] distract … from …The noise outside distracted me from my study.[7] exclude …from…The club excluded women from membership.People under 18 are excluded from joining the club.[8] hinder…fr om…(=stop…from)[9] prohibit…from… (=forbid)[10] restrain…from… (=hold back from)[11] suffer from …4．动词与with的搭配[1] begin with[2] charge sb. with …[3] compare…with /to…[4] be concerned with[5] be confronted with …(=be brought face to face with)[6] cope with…(=deal with)[7] end up with[8] be equipped with[9] be fed up with…[10] be identified with[11] keep pace with5．动词与in的搭配[1] be absorbed in …[2] engage in 或be engaged in[3] fill in[4] interfere ininterfere with[5] invest in[6] be involved in[7] lie in[8] major in[9] participate in[10] persist in[11] result in[12] specialize in6．动词与on的搭配[1] be based on / upon[2] blame sb. for sth.blame sth. on sb.lay / put the blame on sb.[3] congratulate sb. on[4] comment on/upon …The critics commented favorably on his new book.[5] concentrate on (or upon)[6] consult sb. on/ about sth.[7] set sth. on fire(=set fire to sth.)[8] focus on …(=concentrate on)focus sth. on[9] impose…on[10] impress…on[11] insist on (=order sth. to happen)[12] operate on sb.7．动词与for的搭配[1] compensate for (=give sth. to make up for)compensate sb. for sth.[2] exchange…for[3] head for …[4] long for…[5] take…for granted[6] be qualified for8．动词与其他介词的搭配[1] abide by[2] dispute about / over …The whole afternoon they disputed about how to spend the coming weekend.[3] name …after…[4] range between / range from… to…三、形容词与介词的搭配1．形容词与of的搭配[1] be ashamed of…[2] be aware of …[3] be characteristic of …It is quite characteristic of him to say that.[4] be capable of[5] be cautious of[6] be confident of[7] be conscious of …[8] be critical of[9] (be) exclusive of…[10] be free of /from…free of charge free from troubles[11] be guilty of[12]be ignorant of…[13] be independent of[14] be jealous of[15] regardless of[16] be suspicious of…The police are suspicious of his intention.[17] be typical of[18] be worthy of … (= deserve …)2．形容词与to的搭配[1] be agreeable to …[2] be applicable to …[3] be comparable to /with …A heart is comparable to a pump.Nothing is comparable with her beauty.[4] contrary to (=in opposition to)[5] be due to[6] be equal to[7] be essential to/for …Air is essential to life.Water is essential to the growth of crops.[8] be favorable to (=advantageous)The new policy of social security is favorable to the poor.[9] be grateful to sb. for sth[10] be indifferent to…[11] be inferior to…be superior to…[12] be junior to sb.be senior to sb.[13] be liable to …Traffic offenders are liable to fines of up to 1,000 yuans.[14] be opposite to …[15] previous to (=prior to)[16] prior to[17] relevant to[18] be secondary to[19] be sensitive to …[20] subsequent to …3．形容词与with的搭配[1] be consistent with… (=be in agreement with)be consistent in[2] be contemporary withBeethoven was contemporary with Napoleaon.[3] be content with…be content to do sth.[4] be familiar with sth.be familiar to sb.[5] be identical with…[6] be patient with …[7] be pleased with …[8] be popular with …[9] be strict with 对…4．形容词与for的搭配[1] be famous for …/ be known for …[2] be grateful (to sb.) for …[3] be responsible for …[4] be thirsty for …5．形容词与其他介词的的搭配[1] be positive about…[2] (be) abundant in …[3] be rich in …[4] be dependent on …Success is dependent on hard work.[5] be keen on…[6] be absent from…[7] be distinct from … ( = be different from)Their handwritings are distinct from each other.。