


1. As a result, humans have learned to respect feline independence.
结果是人们已经学会尊重猫的独立性。
知识点1:句子结构分析:as a result充当结果状语。Have learned是现在完成时,强调结果是什么。
知识点2:as a result表示“结果是”,在写作中可以用很多方式表达“结果是”:
Accordingly,consequently,in the issue,in consequence,in the sequel,in the event,when all is said and done
2. Most cats remain suspicious of humans all their lives.
在它们的一生中,大多数猫都对人存有戒心。
知识点1:句子结构分析:remain(保持)是系动词,后接形容词。
3. One of the things that fascinates us most about cats is the popular belief that they have nine lives.
最使我们感兴趣的一件事情就是一种通俗的信念—猫有九条命。
知识点1:句子结构分析:that fascinates us most about cats是定语从句,修饰one of the things。That they have nine lives是同位语从句,解释说明popular belief。主句的主体结构是One of the things is the popular belief。
知识点2:they指代cats。