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The Gerund
Seeing (see) is believing.
Having solved (solve) this difficult question made her very happy.
Being invited (invite) to the party is a great honor.
Having been defeated (defeat) by such a weak team made the players very upset.
1. 定义:
动名词是英语动词的一种非谓语形式。动名词的构成:动词加上ing 构成。顾名思义,动名词有双重功能。它既有名词的特点---可作句子的主语,动词和介词的宾语;也有动词的特点---可以有自己的宾语和状语。
First, exchange a “Hello” or “Hi” with the foreigner, but at the same time, pay close attention and see if he feels like chatting.
That’s the cue for you to stop moving on.
Making small talk can be one of life’s pleasures.
2. 动名词具有名词的性质,因此在句中可以作主语、表语、宾语、定语。
1) 作主语
① 直接位于句首做主语。
. _____D_____ clean is a safeguard against disease.
A. To be keeping B. Kept C. Keep D. Keeping
读书是一种艺术。
Reading is an art.
爬山是真有趣。
Climbing mountains is really fun
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② 动名词作主语,除了放在句首,有时先用it作形式主语,把动名词置于句末。这种用法在习惯句型中常用。如:
It is no use/no good crying over spilt milk. 洒掉的牛奶哭也没用。
It is a waste of time persuading such a person to join us. 劝说这样的人