1. when it comes to (doing) sth 说到（做）某事 / 在（做）某事方面
When it comes to friends, I desire those who will share my happiness.
说到朋友，我渴望那些和我一起分享快乐的人。
When it comes to going abroad, views vary from person to person.
一提到出国，不同的人有不同的看法。
I highly recommend the Great Wall as a must-see attraction when it comes to
visiting Beijing.
提到去北京参观，我强烈推荐的一个必看景点就是长城。
2. it is obvious (that) … 显而易见……
It is obvious that knowledge plays an important role in our life.
显而易见，知识在我们的一生中发挥着重要的作用。
3. be of 抽象名词 = be 抽象名词的形容词
I find going to the English corner can be of great help to us.
我觉得去英语角对我们有很大帮助。
I hope my suggestions will be of benefit to you.
我希望我的建议对你有益。
4. sth is helpful in doing sth 某物对做某事有帮助
Listening to the English programs on the radio is very helpful in improving our
English.
听电台的英语节目对提高我们的英语水平很有帮助。
5. not to mention sth 更不用说某事物了
Pollution does harm to the health of everyone living in the city, not to mention the
damage to the environment.
污染对生活在这个城市里的每一个人的健康都有害处，更不用说对环境的破
坏了。
6. enable sb / sth to do sth 使某人有可能做某事 / 使某事可能发生
Listening to soft music enables me to feel relaxed and enjoy the peace.
听轻柔的音乐使我可以放松下来，享受宁静。
It’s our parents’ care that enables us to grow up fit and strong.
是父母的呵护让我们茁壮成长。
New technology has enabled the high-speed train to run on time.
新技术使高铁能够准点运行。
7. (be) faced with sth 面临 / 碰到某事
China is faced with the challenge of an ageing population.
中国正面临着人口老龄化的挑战。
8. nothing is more important than ... ……是最重要的；没有比……更重要
Nothing is more important than to gain knowledge.
没有什么比获取知识更重要了。
When we are faced with difficulties, nothing is more important than confidence.
当我们遇到困难时，没有什么比信心更重要。
9. sth remains 某物留存下来
The happy memories of my classmates will always remain with me.
对同学们的美好回忆会永远留在我心中。
10. it is convenient (for sb) to do sth （对某人来说）做某事方便
Nowadays it is convenient for people to pay bills with the mobile phone.
现在人们用手机支付账单非常方便
11. the key to (doing) sth （做）某事的关键
The key to success is to be ready from the start.
成功的关键在于从一开始就要准备充分。
12. it is wise to do sth 做某事是明智的
It is wise to have some money put away for old age.
存钱养老是明智之举。
13. grateful (to sb) (for sth) （为某事）感谢（某人）
grateful that 从句 感激……
We are extremely grateful for what you have done for us.
我们非常感激你为我们所做的一切。
I am greatly grateful that you can spare time to read my letter of recommendation.
非常感激你能抽出时间读我的推荐信。
14. have / show / express / take (an) interest (in sth) （对某事物）有 / 表现
出 / 显出 / 产生兴趣
Jason has strong interest in science subjects, but has never shown / expressed any
in art(s) subjects.
贾森对理科有强烈的兴趣，但从没表现出对文科有兴趣。
I didn’t go in for English but now I’m beginning to take an interest in it thanks to
Mr. Li’s help.
我过去不喜欢英语，不过在李老师的帮助下我现在开始对英语产生兴趣了。
15. only 状语 只有……
Only in this way can I realize my dream in the future.
只有这样我才能在将来实现我的梦想。
Only then did I understand what my mother meant.
直到那时我才明白我妈妈的意思。
Only if you take exercise regularly will you be able to keep fit and stay healthy.
只有定期锻炼，才能保持身体健康。
16. it is / was 要强调的部分 that / who 其余部分
It is in recent years that people begin to realize the importance of environmental
protection.
最近这些年人们才开始意识到保护环境的重要性。
It is courage and determination that usually ensure our success.
往往确保我们成功的是勇气和决心。
17. I would appreciate it if ... 如果……我将很感激
I would greatly appreciate it if you could consider my application.
如果您能考虑我的申请的话，我将不胜感激。
18. can’t help (doing) sth 忍不住（做）某事
Enjoying the beautiful scenery, we can’t help taking lots of photos.
欣赏着美丽的风景，我们禁不住拍了许多照片。
19. increase / raise / develop an awareness of sth 增强 / 加强 / 培养对某事
物的意识
Celebrating the festival is aimed at increasing people’s awareness of Chinese
culture and traditions.
庆祝该节日的目的在于增强人们对中国文化和传统的认识。
20. (be) acknowledged to be ... 被公认为……
Mei Lanfang is acknowledged to be the symbol of China’s performing art.
梅兰芳被公认为是中国表演艺术的代表。
