46.It isn't due until Thursday morning.
四级词汇讲解:
本句的难点在于对due的理解,它最常见的短语due to,意为“‘因为”,但是本句中due的意思为“到期,截止”。事实上,due的含义十分丰富:
※ “欠债的”。如:
The amount still due is 5,000 pounds.仍欠付的款额是5000英镑。
※ “适当的”。如:
We should pay him with all due respect.我们应该给他适当的尊重。
※ “充分的”。如:
We have due cause to honor them.我们有充分的理由给予他们荣誉。
※ “预计的”。如:
Their train is due in 15 minutes.他们的火车预计在15分钟后到达。
※ “被期望的”。如:
He finally god a long due promotion.他终于得到了盼望已久的晋升。