【词组解析】

1. every other 每隔一个的

（1）The daily housemaid hoovers the carpet every other day.

       白天做工的保姆每隔一天用真空吸尘器把地毯弄干净。

（2）We have a slide show every other week.

       我们每隔一周观看一次幻灯片。

2. except for 除了...外

（1）You can visit the whole palace except for the private apartments.

       整座宫殿除内殿外均可参观。

（2）The suitcase was light to carry, being empty except for two shirts.

       这只箱子提着很轻，因为里面只有两件衬衣。

3. expert at/in/on 善于

（1）The governor was an expert at fencing with reporters.

       这位州长是搪塞新闻记者的能手。

（2）The cook was an expert at making sauces. 

       那位厨师是调制味汁的能手。

4. face to face 面对面地

（1）Ever since then I've been longing to meet him face to face.

       从那时起，我一直渴望和他面对面地聚会。

（2）I sat face to face with her.

       我和她面对面坐着。

5. faculty members 教职员工

（1）The eleven faculty members who made the decision are sworn to secrecy.

       做了决定的十一位教职员发誓会保守秘密。

（2）Faculty members are recommended by district governors and district RLI leaders.

       教员通常都由地区总监或扶轮领导学院(RLI)领导人所推荐。

 

【练习】

英译中：

（1）We have English lessons every other day.

（2）The weather was good except for an occasional shower.

（3）He was an expert on ancient Chinese astronomical literature.

（4）I met him face to face.

（5）Faculty members are encouraged to give immediate feedback to the residents.