idea和ideal是两个词形相似却并非同源的两个词。
idea既可是可数名词又可是不可数名词。而ideal作名词时是可数名词,但它还可以作形容词,常有两个意思:一是完美的,理想的,最合适的。另外一个是想象的,不切实际的。
1、I want to know about your idear to the problem.
我想听听你对这个问题的看法。
2、I don't think that's a good idear.
我认为那不是一个好主意。
3、I am very sorry to do this so, i have no other idear.
我很遗憾必须这样去做,我实在没有办法。
1、It seemed like a good idea at the time.
当时这主意好像不错。
2、It would be a good idea to call before we leave.
我们出发之前打个电话是个好主意。
3、I'd like to take this idea a step further.
我想把这一思想深化一步。