英文preposition運用

1.by 的運用
used to show the person or thing that does something:
The motorcycle was driven by a tiny bald man.
We were amazed by what she told us.
I'm reading some short stories (written) by Chekhov.

2.for 和of的分別與運用
for: 1. intended to be given to:
e.g There's a phone message for you.
I'd better buy something for the new baby.
There's a prize for the fastest three runners in each category.
2.because of or as a result of something:
e.g I'm feeling all the better for my holiday.
"How are you?" "Fine, and all the better for seeing you!"
She did fifteen years in prison for murder.
3.used to show an amount of time or distance:
e.g We walked for miles.
She's out of the office for a few days next week.
I'm just going to bed for an hour or so.
Of: 1. used to show possession, belonging or origin:
e.g a friend of mine
the president of the United States
employees of the company
the colour of his hair
2. used in expressions showing position:
e.g the top of his head
the back of your dress
on the corner of the street

3. beside 的運用
1. at the side of, next to:
e.g Come and sit here beside me.
Our school was built right beside a river.

4. Beyond 的運用
1. further away in the distance (than something):
In the distance, beyond the river, was a small town.
From the top of the hill we could see our house and the woods beyond.
2. outside or after (a stated limit):
Few people live beyond the age of a hundred.
We cannot allow the work to continue beyond the end of the year.

3. INFORMAL If something is beyond you, you are unable to understand it:
I'm afraid physics is completely beyond me.


5. round 和 around的分別
round : In a circular direction or position; around:
The Moon goes round the Earth.
We ran round (the outside of the house) to the back, looking for the dog.
around: We sat around the table.
He put his arm around her.
** MAINLY UK round, US USUALLY