2012大学英语四级写作技巧——平行结构(一)(2)

平行结构(1)

  (形容词平行结构)

  No: In the wreck the circus lost a panda and elephant.

  Yes: In the wreck the circus lost a panda and an elephant.

  (不定冠词的平行结构)

  No: I debated whether I should give the beggar money or to offer him food.

  Yes: I debated whether to give the beggar money or to offer him food.

  (不定式的平行结构)

  No: They would lie on the battlefield for hours and sometimes days.

  Yes: They would lie on the battlefield for hours and sometimes for days.

  (介词平行结构)

  No: Michael’s vacuum cleaner squealed loudly, shook violently, and dust filled the air.

  Yes: Michael’s vacuum cleaner squealed loudly, shook violently, and filled the air with dust.