问
arrive(in/at), get(to) 和 reach 都作“到达”解, 有无区别呢?
答
get(to) 是个日常用词, 在口语中用得多些。
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We got to London at ten o'clock. 我们到伦敦的时候是十点钟。
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We got home very late. 我们很晚才到家。
arrive(in/at)则比较正式。应注意,涉及国家、大城市时,要用介词in,涉及村、镇、车站、机场等小地方时,要用介词at:
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What time does the train arrive in Paris? 这列火车什么时候到巴黎？
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She arrived at the theatre rather early. 她来剧院来得相当早。
reach 是个及物动词,不用介词:
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They reached London on Thursday. 他们星期四抵达伦敦。
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It was dark when we reached Paris. 我们到达巴黎的时候天已经黑了。
应当注意的是,当它们与副词连用时,get 和 arrive 都不要加介词(见 home):
reach home( there) arrive home( there) get home( there)
练习
She set out soon after dark ____ home an hour later.
When John ____ in London he went to see the Houses of Parliament.
I ____ this decision only after giving the matter a great deal of thought.