四、将从句节缩为短语、短语简化为单词
英语从句和短语,特别是修饰性质者,可以简而略之,但语意不变,如(15)a和(16)a都可节缩为(15)b和(16)b:
(15)a. The oral approach, which is a method of language teaching, is effective for teaching oral communication. →b. The oral approach, a method of language teaching, is effective for teaching oral communication.
(16)a. Janet’s jacket, made of cotton, is too warm for hot weather here. →b. Janet’s cotton jacket, is too warm for hot weather.