open 的用法及固定搭配

open

1.with open arms跟with open hand(s)意思不同。例如:

  1. They welcomed us with open arms.(他们热诚地欢迎我们。)
  2. 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。)