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By taking the scientific developments of his day one step further, Jules Verne laid the foundation of modern science fiction
(Reading)lay the foundation(s) of
表示“奠定……的基础”
如:His ten years in America laid the foundation of his career
他在美国的十年奠定了他事业的基础
The workers are laying the foundation of the huge building
工人们正在给这幢巨大的建筑奠基
At the beginning of 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, one of Verne’s most famous novels, ships are disappearing all over the world and it is believed to be caused by a sea monster
(Reading) 1) 注意:在描述小说或者电影情节等的时候,动词一般用现在时
2) 本句中 one of Verne’s most famous novels 作 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea 的同位语,用于补充说明这部小说的情况
3) 句中的现在进行时 ships are disappearing 并不是表示现在正在进行的动作或者正在发生的事情,而是表示说话人的某种情绪
如:You are always leaving your clothes on the floor
你老是把衣服扔在地板上
(表示责备)She