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英文大考常考題 - 33 [ by, with ]

綜合測驗

Prices of everyday items from instant noodles to ice cream are reported to rise soon. As prices of raw materials keep rising, stores that have managed to keep prices down ________ discounts and other promotional offers will raise prices soon …

(A) at                      (B) by                    (C) in                       (D) with

這題答案是 (D)。 (康熹文化英文學測滿級大作戰模擬試題 p.56)

這題的重點是使用[ by ]與[ with ]的區別：

1.   [ keep prices down ________ discounts and other promotional offers ]是藉由折扣與促銷的方法讓價格下降。在使用方式、方法或工具時，[ by ]與[ with ]的用法不同，區別如下：

      [ by + verb-ing … ]

      [ with + noun ]

      這題沒有用到[ verb-ing ]，所以是[ with ]。

      例句：

      a) It is not wise to end his life by committing suicide.

      b) You can save energy by turning off the lights when you leave the room.

      c) You can open the canned food with a can opener.

      d) Students listen to music with their MP3 player or cell phone.