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主语与谓语间隔较长，有定语从句，且定语从句也较长 what引导宾语从句 The government organization that controls the cost of energy in Great Britain recently increased what is known as a price cap. The price cap is the highest amount that gas suppliers can charge for a unit of energy. have sb. done结构 动词前修饰词较多 （情态动词） The new, higher cost has people concerned that they may not be able to pay for their gas and electricity this winter. Some might pay as much as $4,188 for energy next year. Earlier this year, the price cap was at $2,320. 现在完成进行时 Oil and gas prices around the world have been increasing since 2021 as economies started up again after the coronavirus pandemic. More business activities required more fuel. 现在分词 结果状语 Then, Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, creating a new energy crisis. 多个后置定语叠加 keep sth. adj Russia limited the amount of natural gas it sent to European countries that needed it to power factories, produce electricity and keep homes warm. Some energy companies are charging more because they are worried that Russia might completely stop sending gas to European countries. And in Britain, prices are up because the country does not produce much gas or have a good way to store it. often修饰副词放后面 where引导地点状语，为什么不是when引导时间状语呢 As a result, Britain must purchase gas often in a market where prices are high. to引导程度状语 Citibank, a U.S. financial company, believes the higher energy prices will cause inflation in Britain to reach 18 percent in 2023. 后置定语 过去分词 副词+时间词 And the Bank of England says an economic slowdown known as a recession will start later this year. Public health and private aid organizations worry that high energy prices will cause a "catastrophe" as Britons choose between keeping their homes warm and eating enough food. as 引导时间状语从句 As prices rise, the British government plans to give people between $450 and $1,400 to help pay for energy costs. 介词短语做宾语 But the help is seen by many as not enough. If the government approves more money for fuel, it will probably not come until September. That is the time the Conservative Party will select a new leader to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson. 多个叠加，定语从句，不定式表目的，by方式 The Labour Party says the government should increase the amount it provides for people to pay for fuel by raising taxes on energy companies. However, the two politicians who are trying to become the next Prime Minister do not seem to support that idea. Giovanna Speciale leads an organization called the Southeast London Community Energy group. It helps people pay their bills. which引导非限定从句 Other European countries are seeing higher energy costs, but not as high. In France, gas prices are capped at 2021 levels. In Germany, prices are up by 38 percent since last year. However, the government is reducing some taxes, which will make it easier for the average person to buy gas. In Italy, prices are going up, but the government recently approved over $8 billion to help people pay their energy bills. 1 price cap 2 a unit of energy 3 as much as 4 in late February 5 worry 用法 6 see的用法 7 many 省略many people |
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