22考研英语/每日一句/长难句
今日句子
When two monkeys were placed in separate but adjoining chambers, so that each could observe what the other was getting in return for its rock, their behavior became markedly different.
重点词汇
adjoining [əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ] adj. 邻接的;毗连的 v. 邻接
例:he elegant study in this 4-bedroom home provides quiet privacy from the big family room and adjoining dinette and kitchen.
这个四居室的雅致书房能够在大家庭娱乐室和相毗邻的小餐厅及厨房的喧闹中提供一份静谧。
chamber [ˈtʃeɪmbə(r)] n. 房间,室;会议厅
例:We are going to be in the council chamber every time he speaks.
我们每次都在会议厅听他讲话。
markedly [ˈmɑːkɪdli] adv. 明显地;显著地;引人注目地
例:This year's sales have risen markedly.
今年的销售额明显提高了。
in return 作为回报
分句详解
【成分分析】
【断句】
[1] When two monkeys were placed in separate but adjoining chambers,
[2] so that each could observe what the other was getting in return for its rock,
[3] their behavior became markedly different.
【分句详解】
全句译文
然而,当两个猴子被放在隔开但相邻的两个房间里时(所以他们能够互相看见对方用石头换回的东西是什么),猴子的行为就会变得明显不同。