母语思维控英文

022 很实用但却易混的两组词: Complicated v. Complex | Aspire v. Inspire


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1. Complicated v. Complex 虽然两个都是指复杂的意思。但Complex侧重于表达自然和社会科学的客观复杂性。而Complicated描述指令和状况的复杂,以至于令人主观上稍微感到困扰。

Complex 的用法举例:

复杂的投票系统 complex system of voting

当今总统选举的复杂问题 today’s complex issues with presidential election

说明书相当复杂。The instructions were rather complicated.

 


2. Aspire v. Inspire

Aspire =渴望,有志于。不及物动词

We aspire to beperfect leaders. 我们渴望成为完美的领导者。

Inspire =使鼓舞。是个及物动词

教师的热情鼓舞着学生们The teacher' enthusiasm inspired the students.

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