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1.with open arms跟with open hand(s)意思不同。例如:
- They welcomed us with open arms.(他们热诚地欢迎我们。)
- Paul spent money with open hand(s).(保罗用钱慷慨。)
2.The path is open to the wayfarer是“这条小路行人可以走(不被禁止)”。The path is open for the wayfarer是“这条小路是为了行人开放的”。
3.下面两句意思不同:
- I opened the book at page 75.(我把这本书[偶然]翻到第75页。)
- I opened the book to page 75.(我把这本书[故意]翻到第75页。)