基本概念
在英语中,be made of 和 be made from 都用于描述某物由什么材料制成,但它们的使用场景不同。
be made of
当原材料在成品中仍然可见或可识别时,使用 be made of。
- The table is made of wood.(这张桌子是木头做的。——你能看出它是木头)
- The necklace is made of gold.(这条项链是金子做的。——金子仍可辨认)
be made from
当原材料在制作过程中发生了化学或物理变化,无法直接看出原始材料时,使用 be made from。
- Paper is made from wood.(纸是由木材制成的。——你看不出纸里有木头)
- Wine is made from grapes.(葡萄酒是由葡萄酿成的。——成品中看不到葡萄)
对比总结
| 表达方式 | 原材料是否可见 | 示例 |
|---|---|---|
| be made of | 是 | The house is made of bricks. |
| be made from | 否 | Cheese is made from milk. |