單字講座 41：command (v) (n) / commend (v)
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▍command (v) 命令掌控/ 贏得 (n) 命令掌控
▶ 例 1：國王下令將他的寵物狗當成皇室成員般妥善埋葬。
The king commanded that his pet dog be properly buried as a member of the royal family.
註：省略 should 的句型：command that S + (should) V原
▶ 例 2：尊重是雙向的。你若想贏得他人的尊重，你必須先尊重他人。
Respect is a two-way street, if you want to command respect, you’ve got to give it first.
▶ 例 3：精通英文幫助你在國外找到好工作。
Having a good command of English helps you land a good job overseas.
註：have a good command of N：掌控好N / 精通擅長N = have mastery of N
▍commend (v) 稱讚 = praise/ 推薦 = recommend
▶ 例 1：我稱讚我家的狗因為他正確回應了我的指令。
I commend my dog for his accurate responses to my commands.
註：commend sb for N/Ving：因為某事而稱讚某人
▶ 例 2：Andy 是個很出色的學生。我向貴系強力推薦他。
Andy is an exceptional student, and I strongly commend him to your program.
