Beth To explain the difference, we're going to hear someone speaking about careers advice.
Jiaying 在听音频的过程中,想一想这个问题:What does the speaker recommend?
Example When I was a student, I spoke to Careers Advice about finding a job and they advised writing a CV. I'd suggest that you do the same. I recommend this great website which gives you some example CVs. Let me find the name for you…
Beth The speaker recommends speaking to Careers Advice and a website with example CVs. So, let's start with looking at the similarities between 'advise', 'suggest' and 'recommend'. All three can be followed by an -ing verb.
Example I recommend this great website which gives you some example CVs.
Beth 'Recommend' here is followed by the noun phrase 'this great website which gives you example CVs'. Here are examples with 'suggest' and 'advise', too.
Examples I suggest a cover letter. (我建议你写一封求职信。)
I advise a practice interview to help you feel more comfortable under pressure. (我建议你进行一次面试模拟练习,这样你能在压力下发挥得更自如。)
Jiaying 说完了这三个动词的共同点,我们来看一看它们之间的不同之处。
Beth 'Advise' is most often used by an authority and is therefore the most formal of the verbs. It's often used in this way when there is a consequence if the advice isn't followed. In terms of use, it can be followed by a pronoun and an infinitive verb plus 'to'.
Jiaying 动词 “advise” 在表示 “建议” 时常常有 “奉劝,劝告” 的意味,而且这个 “advise” 的行为通常来自权威人士,也就是说如果不听,就可能会产生相应的后果。“Advise” 是三个词当中最正式的一个。除了前面讲到的 “advise” 的用法以外,我们还可以说 “advise someone to do something(建议某人做某事)”。来听两个例句。
Examples I advise you to submit your application early. (我建议你尽早提交申请。)
I advised him to call the company on the phone. (当时我建议他给公司打电话。)
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