四级词汇介词搭配讲义

四级词汇——高频搭配

一、名词与介词的搭配

1. 名词与at的搭配

[1] ability/ skill at …

[2] (make) an attempt at (doing) sth.

They made no attempt at escaping.

His first attempt at English composition was a failure.

[3] at (one’s) ease ( = without worry or nervousness)

She is sitting in a rocking-chair at her ease.

with ease ( = easily)

They are expected to win the game with ease.

[4] at the expense of…

He went abroad at the expense of his company.

He became a brilliant scholar at the expense of his health.

[5] expert at/in/on (doing) sth.

He is an expert at climbing the mountains.

[6] (be) at a loss 不知所措

They were at a complete loss as to which way to follow.

[7] at the mercy of …

The ship was at the mercy of the storm.

Children often find themselves at the mercy of other kids who are older and bigger.

[8] at the risk of(=with danger of)

He smoked at the risk of his health.

[9] at first sight(=when first seen)

[10] (do …) at short notice

We are prepared to leave for Hong Kong at short notice.

[11] at the thought of …

[12] at fault

I made a mistake. My memory was at fault.

2. 名词与介词to的搭配

[1] (have / get / obtain) access to …

[2] attitude to /towards …

[3] (an) alternative to …

Is there any alternatives to your proposal?

[4] (make / give) an answer to (a question / a letter …)

[5] (pay / give) attention to …

[6]exception to sth.

with the exception of (=except, apart from)

I enjoy all his novels with the exception of his last.

[7] to …extent

To a certain extent you are right.

The temperature rose to such an extent that the fireman had to leave the burning building.

[8] heir to …

He is heir to this large fortune.

[9] to (the best of) one’s knowledge

To my knowledge, she didn’t get any advanced education.

[10]objection to / agains t …

The only real objection against him is that he had no experience.

He has a strong objection to getting up so early.

[11] to the point

Her answers were brief but to the point.

[12] reference to…

You should make reference to the dictionary before you use the word.

[13] to one’s relief

To his great relief, he finished his term paper ahead of schedule.

[14] (make a) request to sb. for sth.

He made a request to his manager for a holiday.

[15] resemblance to …

He does not bear any resemblance to his father.

[16] (make) response to … He made no response to my letter.

[17] exposure to…Long exposure to sunlight may harm the skin.