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Lanyu Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Need some help, thx
I've read the following sentence, 'I confess I am a little intimidated, Lord Hurd, at being moderated by a veteran statesman of your distinction', I am not clear about the grammatic structure of this sentence, 'at being moderated by...' the 'at' is related to the 'I am intimidated at...' or not? and what does 'moderated' here mean? how can I understand this sentence, please kindly help, thanks.
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intimidated at ~ intimidated by ~ intimidated because of The 'at' is related to 'intimidated', just as you suspected. 'moderated' in all probability means presided over, as perhaps in a panel discussion, but there is not enough context given so another meaning of 'moderated' may be meant. CJ
- intimidated at ~ intimidated by ~ intimidated because of The 'at' is related to 'intimidated', just as you suspected.
- 'moderated' in all probability means presided over, as perhaps in a panel discussion, but there is not enough context given so another meaning of 'moderated' may be meant.
- CJ
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intimidated at ~ intimidated by ~ intimidated because of
The 'at' is related to 'intimidated', just as you suspected.
'moderated' in all probability means presided over, as perhaps in a panel discussion, but there is not enough context given so another meaning of 'moderated' may be meant.
CJ
The 'at' is related to 'intimidated', just as you suspected.
'moderated' in all probability means presided over, as perhaps in a panel discussion, but there is not enough context given so another meaning of 'moderated' may be meant.
CJ
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