常见固定搭配
- borrow money — 借钱
例:I had to borrow money from my friend to pay the rent. - borrow something from someone — 向某人借某物
例:She borrowed a book from the library. - borrow an idea/concept — 借用一个想法或概念
例:The artist borrowed elements from traditional Chinese painting. - borrow time(比喻)— 拖延时间、苟延残喘
例:The old engine is just borrowing time; it could break down any day. - borrow against — 以……作抵押借款
例:He borrowed against his life insurance policy.
注意事项
在英语中,borrow 表示“借入”,强调从别人那里拿到东西;而 lend 表示“借出”。不要混淆两者。
✅ 正确:Can I borrow your pen?
❌ 错误:Can you borrow me your pen?