核心问题
请解释 treat of 与 treat with 的区别。
词典解答
treat of 是指“(书、论文)论述”“讨论”:
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The essay/lecture/book treats of the progress of cancer research. (ALD) 这篇文章(这演讲,这本书)论述的是癌症研究的进展情况。
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The volume treated of both organic and inorganic chemistry. (Henderson) 本卷既讲述无机化学,也讲述有机化学。
treat with 则作“与……谈判”解：
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If we are to treat with you, it must be on equal terms. (ALD) 如果我们与你谈判，必须条件平等。
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We have treated with three biggest firms in London. (Henderson) 我们已和伦敦三家最大的公司进行了谈判。
但是,切不可把此句型与句型 treat sb. with a medicine, lotion 或 ointment 相混淆:
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She is being treated with penicillin. (Wood) 她正在接受青霉素治疗。
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To prevent the wound from turning septic, treat it with this ointment. (Wood) 为防止伤口腐烂，要用这种药膏处置。
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New timer should be treated with a preservative. (EED) 新的定时器应用防腐剂处理。tree