介词+现在分词形式
我姐姐上大学之前，她送了我一件礼物。
Before my sister left for college， she gave me a gift.
Before leaving for college， my sister gave me a gift.
介词+过去分词形式
当这种粉末和水混合在一起的时候，它会形成一种滑腻的膏体。
When the powder is mixed with water， it forms smooth paste.
When mixed with water， the powder forms a smooth paste.
2) acquire v.获取；得到
词根-quire：追求（seek）
同词根单词：require 要求/ inquire 打听
acquire: to obtain something by buying it or being given it
acquire valuable works of art 购买有价值的艺术品
acquire property 获得财富
acquire assets 获得资产
acquire a high reputation 获得一种好的名声
acquire: learn or develop something， especially some skills
acquire a language 学习一门语言
an acquired taste 经过一段时间培养的品味/爱好。
Peking Opera is an acquired taste.
京剧是需要一段时间才能培养出来的爱好。
3. Dimitri immediately went to Alekos house and angrily accused him of stealing the lamb.
迪米特里立刻去了阿列科家，气呼呼地指责他偷了羔羊。
1) accuse sb. of sth./ accuse sb. of doing sth.指责某人做某事
拉丁词缀：accusare（相当于cause）
accuse sb. of theft 指控某人有偷窃行为
accuse sb. of murder 指控某人有谋杀行为
The director was accused of being too obscure.
这个导演被指责电影过于晦涩难懂。
He accused me of cheating at cards.
他指控我打牌作弊。
仿写：
Instead of accusing the delivery man of arriving late， there might be better ways to solve this problem.
与其指控外卖人员送餐晚了，也许还有更好的方法解决这个问题。
