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![]() | I cannot work under this situation. | ![]() | I cannot work under such circumstances. |
You could say "I can't work in such a situation". You could also say "I can't work under such circumstance". The problem is using proper prepositions.
Common errors in English usage to Chinese and Taiwanese students. Copyright by International Trade Institute, TAITRA. All right reserved.
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![]() | I cannot work under this situation. | ![]() | I cannot work under such circumstances. |
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![]() | He's so honest. He does all of his business on the table. | ![]() | He's so honest. He does all his business above board. |
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![]() | My responsibility is to service our customers. | ![]() | My responsibility is to provide service to our customers. |
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![]() | I hope the photographs I took will bring you a great memory. | ![]() | I hope the photographs I took will bring back memories. |
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![]() | I didn't hear you knock on the door before you came in. | ![]() | I didn't hear you knock before you came in. |
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![]() | Alexander the Great died in BC 323. | ![]() | Alexander the Great died in 323 BC. |
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![]() | I want to welcome all the new coming juniors. | ![]() | I want to welcome all the new students. |