borrow VS. lend这一对动词都是“借”,“借用”之意,但用的场合完全不同。
Borrow— “借进某物” Can I borrow some money? 我能借些钱吗?
Lend — “借出某物” I lent (lend 过去式) my car to my friend yesterday. 昨天,我把车借给 朋友了。
在语法意义上讲,它们都可以带双宾语结构,但对应介词不一样,组成下列短语
◇ Borrow sb sth./ borrow sth from sb.
Did you borrow money from him?
你问他借过钱吗?
Some people are good at borrowing but bad at giving back.
有些人很会借东西,但很少归还。
◇ Lend sb sth/ lend sth to sb
Will you lend your pencil to me? 你能把你的铅笔借给我吗?
I can lend you my pen. 我可以借给你我的钢笔。