1It’s awkward, and so awkward that some people will panic and say anything.
主干主语:It;谓语:is;表语:awkward;后半并列:so awkward that…
结构and 连接两个并列分句。后一分句用 so…that 结果状语从句:so awkward 表程度,that 引导结果。some people will panic and say anything 为结果从句内部并列谓语。前半 It’s awkward 与后半形成递进强调。
译文场面很尴尬,而且尴尬到有些人会慌了神、什么话都往外蹦。
考点so…that 引导结果状语从句,so 后接形容词 · and 连接并列谓语 panic and say
2Researchers analysed the frequency and impact of gaps greater than 2 seconds during conversations, including an overview of previous studies which indicate that the fear of awkward silences can be so extreme that people avoid talking to strangers, even though doing so is likely to be an enjoyable experience.
主干主语:Researchers;谓语:analysed;宾语:the frequency and impact of gaps
结构including 引导分词短语作伴随状语,修饰 analysed。which 定语从句修饰 studies。indicate 后接 that 宾语从句。宾语从句内含 so…that 结果状语从句。even though 让步状语从句,doing so 指 talking to strangers。greater than 2 seconds 后置定语修饰 gaps。
译文研究者分析了交谈中超过两秒的停顿出现的频率及其影响,并综述了先前研究:这些研究表明,人们对尴尬沉默的恐惧可以强烈到使人回避与陌生人交谈,尽管那样做往往是愉快的体验。
考点including 分词短语作伴随;which 限定 studies · so…that 与 even though 让步从句层层嵌套;doing so 指代前文动名词
3During conversations with short gaps, people feel more connected to their conversation partners.
主干主语:people;谓语:feel;表语:more connected
结构During…gaps 为时间状语前置。with short gaps 介词短语修饰 conversations。feel connected to 为系表结构,more 比较级。their conversation partners 为介词 to 的宾语。
译文在停顿较短的交谈中,人们会觉得与交谈对象更亲近。
考点feel connected to 系表+介词搭配 · with short gaps 作后置定语修饰 conversations
4Long gaps between strangers are likely to be followed by a change in topic.
主干主语:Long gaps;谓语:are likely to be followed;施事/后续:a change in topic
结构between strangers 介词短语作后置定语修饰 gaps。be likely to 后接不定式。to be followed by 为被动不定式,表示“随后出现”。a change in topic 为 by 的宾语。
译文陌生人之间出现长停顿后,话题往往会随之转换。
考点be likely to do 表可能性 · be followed by 被动结构表示时间上的先后
5Between friends, longer gaps seem to provide natural moments for reflection and expression.
主干主语:longer gaps;谓语:seem to provide;宾语:natural moments
结构Between friends 地点/范围状语前置。seem to 后接不定式 provide。for reflection and expression 介词短语修饰 moments,and 连接两个名词。longer 比较级与前文短停顿对照。
译文在朋友之间,较长的停顿似乎正好提供了反思与表达的自然间隙。
考点seem to do 表委婉判断 · for + 名词 表用途,reflection and expression 并列