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jasonlulu_2000
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 Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:44 am Post subject: pour ...over/on |
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She accidentally poured some hot water from the kettle _____ her wrist and sleeve.
A. on B. over
I think both are right. Am I right? If not, is there any difference between them? |
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nostril5
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| Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:33 am Post subject: |
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B. is the better choice. "Pour over" means to cover and this gives the feeling that this is a serious problem in this case.
"Pour on" means it touched the surface (maybe briefly, maybe for longer) and so would be unlikely for this sentence as it adds less to the impact. |
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