where在定語從句

　　where引導的定語從句修飾抽象名詞

　　一、where定語從句修飾抽象名詞point

You reach a point where medicine can’t help. 你已到了藥物無法治療的地步。

The crisis has reached a point where the receiver will have to be called in. 危機已達到非把破產管理人叫來不可的地步。

We have reached a point where a change is needed. 我們到了必須改一改的地步。

注:有時point也可以是具體的地點:

Let the point where AB cuts CD be called E. 設AB線與CD線的相交點為E。

The accident happened at the point where the A15 joins the M1. 事故發生在A15與M1交叉的十字路口。

二、where定語從句修飾抽象名詞case

There are cases where the word “mighty” is used as an adverb. 在一些情況下，mighty一詞可用作副詞。

Today, we’ll discuss a number of cases where beginners of English fail to use the language

properly. 今天，我們將討論一些英語初學者對英語使用不當的問題。

三、where定語從句修飾抽象名詞activity

Those successful deaf dancers think that dancing is an activity where sight matters more than

hearing. 那些失聰的成功舞蹈演員們認為，舞蹈是一種讓人看勝過讓人聽的`活動。

四、where定語從句修飾抽象名詞situation

He got into a situation where it is hard to decide what is right and wrong. 他陷入一種難以分辨是非的局面。

If you risk something important, you cause it to be in a dangerous situation where you might lose

it. 你如果拿重要的東西去冒險，那你就是將它置於一種可能會失去它的危險境地。

五、where定語從句修飾抽象名詞position

It’s put me in a position where I can’t afford to take the job. 這使我陷入一種不能接受此工作的境地。

　六、where定語從句修飾抽象名詞job

She wants a job where her management skills can be put to good use. 她想找一份能將她的管理

技能派上用場的工作。

I don’t want a job where I’m chained to a desk all day. 我不想找一份整天坐在辦公桌前的工作。