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Tinanam0102 Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Still do

Hi teachers,

His description applies to millions of Americans. Those who already opposed expanded offshore drilling still do. Those on the fence may have gone over to the anti side for now, but if the past is prelude, not for long.

1. What does "still do" mean?

2. Does "prelude" mean "a preface to"? I am confused with the two words.

Thank you.

Tinanam
  

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1. What does "still do" mean? -- Still oppose expanded offshore drilling.

— Mister Micawber

  • 1.
  • What does "still do" mean?
  • -- Still oppose expanded offshore drilling.
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  • Does "prelude" mean "a preface to"?
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1. What does "still do" mean? -- Still oppose expanded offshore drilling.

2. Does "prelude" mean "a preface to"? I am confused with the two words.-- Prelude: something that comes before and intimates what will follow.
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Hi Mister Micawber,

Thank you for your help.

a prelude to vs a preface to The dictionary does not say the difference.

The fighting in the streets may be a prelude ot more serious trouble.

The accident was the preface to a great scientific discovery.

How to understand them?

Thank you.

Tinanam
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The intention seems the same there, but I still think that 'prelude' carries a sense of foreboding (for good or ill) that 'preface' does not. A 'preface' is more explanatory in nature.
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Hi Mister Micawber,

Thank you for your help.

Have a great day.

Tinanam
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