Common Mistakes 23 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)


Chinese Style        Bobby is a black beautiful dog.
American Style        Bobby is a beautiful black dog.
       
Chinese Style        We had a lot of difficulty to find the place
American Style        We had a lot of difficulty ( in ) finding the place.
       
Chinese Style        Killing the robbers are something the detective would not do.
American Style        Killing the robbers is something the detective would not do.
       
Chinese Style        I was difficult to get a good job.
American Style        It was difficult to get a good job.
       
Chinese Style        It is capable of getting his work done without help.
American Style        He is capable of getting his work done without help.

Chinese Style        Rose is capable to cook Indian food
American Style        Rose is able to cook Indian food.
       
Chinese Style        My father is busy in his business.
American Style        My father is busy with his business.
       
Chinese Style        Sorry, Jane is busy with cleaning up her room.
American Style        Sorry, Jane is busy cleaning up her room.
       
Chinese Style        Some people argue that fate is determining everything.
American Style        Some people argue that fate determines everything.
       
Chinese Style        Every one of us determines to win this match.
American Style        Every one of us is determined to win this match.

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