搭配是指经常一起出现的单词的组合。学习搭配意味着理解单词如何搭配才能流利自然地表达英语,并帮助学生以更自然、更准确的语言进行交流和写作。
《英语搭配应用》丛书分为两个级别,为中级 (B1-B2) 和高级 (C1-C2) 英语学习者提供英语搭配的讲解和练习。第二版对这套丛书进行了修订和更新,每个级别增加了两个单元。
《英语搭配应用》第二版
作者:Michael McCarthy 和 Felicity O’Dell
级别:
2
CEFR 级别:
B1-C2(中级至高级)
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主要特点:
60 个易于使用的两页单元:左侧页面展示和讲解搭配,右侧页面提供一系列练习。
学习超过 1,500 个单词组合。
通过通俗易懂的讲解和练习,提升你的搭配知识和使用技巧。
结合上下文学习搭配,涵盖“使用互联网”、“电影和书籍”、“社交英语”和“市场营销”等众多主题。
剑桥大学对英语口语和书写方式的研究,让你对所学知识充满信心。
更好地准备雅思、剑桥英语一级、高级和熟练等英语考试,这些考试通常考察搭配知识。
通过学习技巧、后续活动和简单易用的答案,提升自学能力。
《English Collocations in Use》(英语搭配在用)—— 地道表达进阶指南
出版社:剑桥大学出版社(Cambridge University Press)
级别分类:
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中级(B1-B2)(红皮版)
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高级(C1-C2)(蓝皮版)
1. 丛书定位
本系列专注解决英语学习者”单词都认识但组合起来不地道”的核心痛点,系统讲解词汇间的自然搭配规律。例如:
✓ 正确搭配:make a mistake(犯错)
✗ 中式英语:do a mistake
2. 核心特色
✅ 语料库驱动 – 基于剑桥英语语料库(Cambridge English Corpus)的真实用例
✅ 场景化分类 – 按社交、学术、职场等场景归纳搭配
✅ 错误预警系统 – 特别标注非母语者常见搭配错误
✅ 双色印刷 – 重点搭配高亮显示,视觉记忆强化
3. 内容架构
单元结构(60个主题单元+10个复习单元)
A. 搭配矩阵
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动词+名词:run a business(经营企业)
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形容词+名词:heavy traffic(拥堵交通)
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副词+形容词:fully aware(完全意识到)
B. 语境应用
▸ 商务场景:submit a report(提交报告)≠ send a report
▸ 学术写作:conduct research(开展研究)≠ make research
C. 巩固系统
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填空练习:补全商务邮件中的专业搭配
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改错训练:修正留学生论文中的搭配错误
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联想扩展:strong coffee → weak tea 的反义搭配
4. 独有教学法
1. 语义场分类法
将economic相关搭配聚类呈现:
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动词搭配:boost/stimulate/revive the economy
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形容词搭配:flourishing/stagnant economy
2. 近义搭配辨析
▸ big problem(客观严重) vs major problem(专业语境)
▸ change dramatically(剧烈变化) vs change significantly(显著变化)
3. 跨文化提示
⚠️ 中文直译陷阱:
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英语:take a photo(拍照)≠ make a photo
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英语:heavy rain(大雨)≠ big rain
5. 级别重点差异
特征 | 中级版 | 高级版 |
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词汇难度 | 日常高频搭配(catch a cold) | 专业/抽象搭配(meet a deadline) |
练习复杂度 | 句子填空 | 学术文章改写 |
特色模块 | 基础短语动词 | 隐喻性搭配(time is money) |
6. 使用场景建议
应试需求:
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雅思写作:避免learn knowledge→改用acquire knowledge
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商务英语:用place an order替代put an order
职场应用:
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邮件写作:We would like to draw your attention to…
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会议发言:Let me elaborate on this point…
学术研究:
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论文常用:The data suggests…(非The data tells…)
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文献引用:previous studies have demonstrated…
7. 高效学习策略
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主题学习法:每周专注1个主题(如”商业谈判搭配”)
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三色笔记法:
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红色:必须掌握的核型搭配
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蓝色:可替换的同义搭配
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绿色:自己常犯的错误搭配
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输出检验:用当日所学搭配写工作邮件/日记
English Collocations in Use – Master Natural Word Combinations
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Levels:
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Intermediate (B1-B2) – Red cover
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Advanced (C1-C2) – Blue cover
1. What Are Collocations?
Collocations are natural word partnerships native speakers use instinctively. Learning them prevents “grammatically correct but unnatural” English.
Examples:
✓ Make a decision (not do a decision)
✓ Heavy rain (not strong rain)
✓ Fully aware (not completely aware in most contexts)
2. Key Features
✅ Corpus-Based – Uses Cambridge English Corpus (real-world examples)
✅ Thematic Units – Organized by topics (social, academic, business)
✅ Error Alerts – Highlights common learner mistakes
✅ Visual Learning – Color-coded word partnerships
3. Book Structure
Each Unit Contains:
A. Collocation Presentation
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Verb+Noun: launch a product
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Adj+Noun: bitter cold
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Adv+Adj: deeply concerned
B. Contextual Examples
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Business: meet a deadline (not complete a deadline)
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Academic: conduct research (not make research)
C. Practice Exercises
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Gap-fills with authentic emails/reports
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Error-correction tasks
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Creative application (writing prompts)
4. Unique Methodology
1. Semantic Field Grouping
All economic collocations together:
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Verbs: boost/revive/stimulate the economy
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Adjectives: flourishing/stagnant economy
2. Near-Synonym Differentiation
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Big problem (general) vs Major problem (formal)
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Change dramatically (sudden) vs Change significantly (measurable)
3. Culture Notes
⚠️ Chinese-to-English traps:
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Take a photo (not make a photo)
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Fast food (not quick food)
5. Edition Comparison
Feature | Intermediate | Advanced |
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Vocabulary Level | Daily life (catch a cold) | Professional (meet a quota) |
Exercise Types | Sentence completion | Academic text rewriting |
Special Sections | Basic phrasal verbs | Metaphorical collocations |
6. Practical Applications
For Exams:
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IELTS Writing: Use pose a threat instead of bring a threat
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BEC Speaking: Secure a deal (not get a deal)
For Work:
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Emails: We regret to inform you… (not We are sorry to say…)
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Presentations: Let me elaborate on… (natural transition)
For Academia:
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Research papers: The findings suggest… (not The findings tell…)
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Citations: As evidenced by previous studies…
7. Study Strategies
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Thematic Focus – Master 1 topic/week (e.g., “Business Negotiations”)
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Color-Coded Notes:
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Red: Must-know core collocations
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Blue: Alternative expressions
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Green: Personal mistakes to avoid
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Active Output – Use new collocations in emails/meeting notes daily