terrible和terrific的含義用法有何不同,如何區(qū)分?
我看一本英文的講閱讀理解的書,里面提到Using facts to support opinions.舉的例子是假如有兩種對James的評價：
James is a terrific boss.和
James is a terrible boss.
有人認(rèn)為是terrific boss.論據(jù)是He always asks us how we're doing.He lets us leave early or come in late when we have to take care of our children等等.顯然terrible意為好的方面.
有人認(rèn)為是terrible boss.論據(jù)是I really don't like him.He just cant't get along with people.And he has stupid ideas about politics.顯然terrible意為壞的方面.
可是,我查了下有道詞典,乖乖,兩個詞的意思基本差不多,都有“可怕的”和“極好的”兩個意思.
我就蒙圈了.