音标:['mɒdɪfaɪəz] ;
n. 调节器( modifier的复数形式 ); <语>修饰语
n. a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
n. a moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising
n. a person who changes something

Having robbed the bank in record time, it was possible to make off with the town's chocolate rabbit as well. 在飞速洗劫了银行之后,还能偷走镇上的巧克力兔子。 The modifying phrase in this sentence seems unrelated to anything el

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Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is misplaced modifiers. Of all the writing errors you can make, misplaced modifiers are among the most likely to confuse your readers, but they're also kind of fun because misplaced modifiers can give your sentences s

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