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come down to sth phrase
⇨ representrepresent1 verb represent a major breakthrough in AIDS research 是艾滋病研究的重大突破represent sb's views/good qualities/the idea of peace 代表某人的看法／优良品质／和平理念represent ♦︎ constitute ♦︎ pose ♦︎ amount to sth ♦︎ come down to sth ♦︎ add up to sthThese words all mean to be considered to be sth or to result in sth. 这些词均表示相当于、意味着、导致。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to represent / constitute / pose / amount to a challenge / threat◆to represent / constitute / pose a problem / danger / risk◆to represent / constitute / amount to a / an failure / increase / breach◆to represent / constitute an achievement / improvement◆a / an result / activity / action represents / constitutes sth◆It all amounts to / comes down to / adds up to sth.■ represent linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather formal, written) to be sth; to be the result of sth 相当于；意味着；是⋯的结果◆This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue.这份合同相当于公司20%的年收入。◆These results represent a major breakthrough in AIDS research.这些结果是艾滋病研究的重大突破。◆The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation.这个和平计划是数周谈判的成果。■ constitute /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt; NAmE ˈkɑːnstətuːt/ linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (formal) to be sth; to be considered to be sth 相当于；意味着；被算作◆Does such an activity constitute a criminal offence?这样的活动也算刑事犯罪吗？◆The increase in racial tension constitutes a threat to our society.种族间紧张状态的升级是对我们社会的一种威胁。NOTE 辨析 Represent or constitute? Represent is used especially with words relating to change. * represent尤与变化有关的词连用◆This represents a change / a break / a shift / a departure / a turning point / an improvement / an increase / a reduction / a decline.这是一个变化／一个中断／一个转变／一种背离／一个转折点／一种进步；这表示增加／减少／下降。 Constitute is used more to talk about dangerous or negative situations or acts. * constitute尤用于谈论危险或负面的情况或行为◆This constitutes a threat / danger / crime / breach / nuisance / weakness / refusal.这构成了威胁／危险／犯罪／违反／妨害；这被视为一种缺点／拒绝。 ■ pose [transitive] to be or create a problem or threat that has to be dealt with 造成，引起，产生（问题或威胁）◆The task poses no special problems.这项任务不会造成特别的问题。◆Pollutants in the river pose a real risk to the fish.河里的污染物对鱼类构成了真正威胁。■ aˈmount to sth phrasal verb [no passive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather formal) to be equal to or the same as sth 等于；相当于◆Her answer amounted to a complete refusal.她的答复等于一口拒绝。◆Their actions amount to a breach of contract.他们的行为已属违反合同。◆We were jailed for a week－well, confined to quarters, but it amounted to the same thing.我们坐了一个星期的牢，哦，是被关了禁闭，不过反正都是一回事。ⓘ Amount to sth is often used in relation to offences in law. * amount to sth常用于与违法有关的语境◆This amounts to dismissal / contempt of court / abuse / discrimination / obstruction / assault.这等同于解雇／藐视法庭／虐待／歧视／阻碍／袭击。 ■ ˌcome ˈdown to sth phrasal verb (came, come) [no passive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather informal) to be able to be explained by a single important point 可归结为；可归纳为◆What it comes down to is, either I get more money or I leave.归结起来就是：不给我加薪，我就辞职。■ ˌadd ˈup to sth phrasal verb [no passive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to lead to a particular result; to show sth 结果是；表示◆These clues don't really add up to very much (= give us very little information).这些线索实际上说明不了什么问题。 |