英语四级写作技巧：语态的隐含意义（5）

英语四级写作技巧:语态的隐含意义(5)

第二个句子合乎汉语表达习惯,即他们对森林进行了彻底的搜查。

Wordy: He has no sense of principles, whether he is in public or in private.

Better: He has no principles, public or private. 来自www.Exam

Wordy: Whenever anyone telephoned her to ask her for help with their homework she always obliged right away.

Better: She immediately obliged anyone who telephoned for help with homework.

Wordy: In a cautious manner the car went around the corner.

Better: The car negotiated the corner.

Wordy: If the government agency finds that an individual has received a payment to which the individual was not entitled, whether or not the payment was due to the individual’s fault or misrepresentation, the individual shall be liable to repay to the government the total sum of the payment to which the individual was not entitled.

Better: If the government agency finds that you received a payment that you weren’t entitled to, you must pay the entire sum back.

Wordy: Another important aspect is good health. It is one of our great blessings. It may be achieved through proper diet and exercise. Rest is also desirable.

Better: The great blessing of good health may be had through proper diet, exercise, and rest.