except和accept

单词 “except” 和 “accept” 的拼写都包含 “-cept”，发音也非常相似，所以不少人会将它们混淆。其实，“except” 和 “accept” 的意思大有不同。

用法总结

1 “Except” 的意思是 “除……之外，不包括”。

I love all types of film except horror films.

I've visited all parts of the UK except for Wales.

I will buy all of these except that one.

2 “Accept” 的意思是 “接受”，它可以表达 “同意，接受” 他人的邀请或建议，也可以表达 “接受，面对”（不好的）事情或状况。

I accepted Dan's offer.

She accepted the pay rise.

He accepted his ex-partner had met someone else.

You need to accept the fact that your plan has failed.