Above and over can both be used to describe a position higher than something. * above 和 over 均可表示位置高于…或在…上:◆They built a new room above/over the garage.他们在车库上面加建了一个房间。 When you are talking about movement from one side of something to the other, you can only use over.表示从某物的一边移至另一边只能用 over:◆They jumped over the stream.他们跳过了小溪。Over can also mean 'covering'. * over 亦可表示覆盖着:◆He put a blanket over the sleeping child.他把毯子盖在睡着了的孩子身上。
Above and over can also mean 'more than'. Above is used in relation to a minimum level or a fixed point. * above 和 over 亦可表示多于。above 与最低限度或某固定值关联:◆2 000 feet above sea level海拔 2 000 英尺◆Temperatures will not rise above zero tonight.今天夜间的温度不会高于零度。Over is used with numbers, ages, money and time. * over 与数目、年龄、金钱和时间连用:◆He's over 50.他已年过半百。◆It costs over £100.这个花了 100 多英镑。◆We waited over 2 hours.我们等了两个多小时。
◆This case emphasizes / highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.这个事例凸显出经理与员工之间坦诚交流的重要性。
◆Effective communication skills are essential / crucial / vital.有效的交流技巧是至关重要的。
◆It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.应该注意的是本研究只考查了言语交流,在此没有涉及非言语交流。
◆It is important to remember that / An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.非言语交流在传递信息过程中起着重要的作用,记住这一点非常重要。
◆Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially / above all, the effectiveness with which you listen.交流不仅涉及使用的词语,同时也涉及身体语言,尤其与能否有效听取对方的话有关。
◆I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.我想让大家注意倾听在有效交流中扮演的角色。
◆Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language.注意用词,特别是避免使用令人费解和有歧义的语言。
◆Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must learn to listen as well as to speak.最后,也许是最重要的,你不仅要学会说还要学会听。
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