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新概念英语第三册 Lesson 32(课文4)

6Nothing of value was found, but the numerous items which were brought to the surface proved to be of great interest.

Nothing of value=nothing valuable 此处of +抽象名词=形容词
of value ==valuable

very much interesting == of great interest
of great importance / of great significance / of no consequence / of no importance / of no interest
7The most valuable find of all was the ship's log book, parts of which it was still possible to read.
结构分析:parts of which引导非限制性定语从句修饰log book. 该从句的结构为:名词/代词+介词+关系代理引导的定语从句(非限制性定语从句)。

parts of the log book

it was still possible to read.
It was still possible to read parts of the log book.
8From this the captain was able to piece together all the information that had come to light.


come to light = become known = emerge 被公开,被发现(不及物动词短语,要用主动语态)
Eg:The secret came to light after his death.


bring sth to light/ review 把......公布于众
Eg: The two brothers reviewed/ brought the secret to light
9This was later confirmed by a naval official at the Ministry of Defence after the Elkor had returned home.

confirmed == made sure
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