More than one student has read the novels written by David.
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1> more than +形容词或动词, 意思为 "非常".
She is more than pleased with the result.
What he did more than surprised me.
2> more than +n. 意思是 "不仅仅是......"
China Daily is more than a newspaper; it also helps me learn English.
5> more than +从句, 意思是 "超出某人力量,知识等的范围"
That's more than I can do.
The beauty of the girl is more than I can describe..
4. By the time he was 14, Mozart had composed many pieces for the harpsichord, piano and violin, as well as for orchestras. 到他14岁的时候,莫扎特就不仅为管弦乐队,还为大键琴,钢琴和小提琴创作了许多首曲子.
by the time 的用法:
1>by the time +一般过去时, 主句时态为过去完成式
eg. By the time he came back from abroad, his hometown had completely changed. 到他从国外回来的时候, 他的家乡已完全发生了变化.
到他12 岁的时候,他已自学了数学.
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2> by the time+ 一般现在时, 主句用一般将来时或将来完成时.
Eg. a. I'll finish paying for my house by the time I retire
b. 到他来的时候, 我就完成这幅画了.
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as well as 的用法:
作为固定短语, 意思是 "除......以外还......", "和.....一样也......"
eg. a. English, as well as maths and Chinese, is of great importance.
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b. 这男孩既健康有活泼
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i. as well as 之后连接动词,则要用动名词.
eg. As well as being a pop star, John teaches at a well-known university.
除了一名歌星外,约翰还在一所知名大学任教.
5. While he was still a teenager, Mozart was already a big star and toured Europe giving concerts.
giving concerts 作伴随状语,表示 " give" 伴随着主句动作 "tour" 发生.