重点讲解:
1. compared to 与…相比;和…比起来;
His progress at school had been unspectacular compared to his brother.
和弟弟相比,他在学校里的进步很不起眼 。
2. make sure 一定要;设法保证;
You have to ma ke sure you're comparing like with like.
你必须确保是在进行同类比较 。
3. depend on 依靠;依赖;
They may hate what he does but their survival depends on him.
他们或许讨厌他的营生,但他们要想活下来必须依靠他 。
4. lead to 招致;致使;导致;
This can lead to bodily weakness and muscle wastage.
这样可能会导致身体虚弱和肌肉萎缩 。