They won't in any way finish it.
根据词典的解释, in any way 意为“在任何方面”。但用这一译法来翻译上面的句子似乎讲不通。
可以把否定句中的 in any way 看作是否定的强化语,如同 at all, in the least, by any means 一样。这样,上面的句子便可译为:“他们无论如何也干不完这件事。”“他们绝干不完这件事。”掌握了这一点,便可很容易地理解并翻译下面的句子:
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I won't let him down in any way. (Galsworthy) 无论如何我也不能让他失望。
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He is no match for you in any way. (London) 他绝不是你的对手。
in no way 具有与此相似的用法：
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He is in no way to blame. (ALD) 他绝不该受责备。
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They will in no way finish it. (CGEL) 他们无论如何干不完这件事。
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They are in no way similar. (ALD) 他们毫不相似。
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We can in no way allow this to continue. (Worrall) 我们决不能让这继续下去。
应当注意, in no way 位于句首时, 主语和谓语要实行部分倒装:
In no way can theory be separated from practice.
理论绝不能脱离实践。
请做下面的英语试题：
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Jack wasn't in any way unpleasant.
A. Jack's way was more fun. B. Jack was quite nice.
C. Jack wasn't pleased anyway. D. Jack wasn't at the play. (TOEFL) -
The contractor agreed to build the apartment complex without removing a single tree or changing the terrain in no way. (TOEFL)
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Without the friction between their feet and the ground, people would ____ be able to walk. A. in no time B. by all means C. in no way D. on any account(全国研考,94-31)