学术论文写作 4 Writing Effective Sentences 2.ppt

Writing Effective Sentences （2） The first chapter is concerned about the disposal of nuclear waste. The first chapter is concerned with the disposal of nuclear waste. The first chapter concerns the disposal of nuclear waste. be concerned with sth or concern sth = (of a book, film, essay etc) be about a particular subject: The article is concerned with recent developments in primary education. Some dentists are more concerned in earning money than doing a good job. Some dentists are more concerned with earning money than doing a good job. be concerned with (doing) sth = be interested in: We should be more concerned with re-educating criminals than punishing them. Since capital punishment was abandoned, the crime rate has increased. Since capital punishment was abolished, the crime rate has increased. abandon = give up a plan, activity or attempt to do something, without being successful: Bad weather forced them to abandon the search. Without government support, the project will have to be abandoned. abolish = remove a law, tradition or system, often by introducing a new law; do away with: In which year was slavery abolished in the United States? He likes reading, above all novels.He likes reading, especially novels. Above all means most importantly: Get plenty of sleep, eat lots of good food, and above all try to relax. There were many qualities that made him a great leader. Above all, he had charisma. For those who live by themselves, television provides a good company. For those who live by themselves, television provides good company. When company means someone or something that stops you from feeling lonely or bored; companionship, it is uncountable; Whenever he goes off on a long trip, he takes his radio with him for company. The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods to their own. The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods with their own. compare to = describe (so