动词-ing 形式的被动式 在上个单元我们学习了动词不定式的被动式,今天我们一起来学习动词-ing 形式的被动式。 [看一看] 请看下列句子,看看动词-ing 形式的被动式在各句中作什么成分。 1. So being killed by sharks was a common occurrence. 2. He didn‟t mind being left at home. 3. That building being repaired is our library. 4. Being protected by a thick wall, they felt they were quite safe. 5. Having been given such a good chance, how could she let it slip away? [讲一讲] 动词-ing 形式的被动式在句中可以作主语(如句1)、作宾语(如句2)、作定语(如句3)、作状语(如句4 和句5)。此外,动词-ing 形式的被动式还可以在句中构成复合宾语。如: You‟ll find the topic being discussed everywhere. 你会听到到处都在讨论这个问题。 He often watched the boats being unloaded. 他常常看轮船卸货。 As we approached the village we saw new houses being built. 走近村子时我们看到正在盖新房。 此外,在want, need, deserve, require 等动词后,尽管表示的是被动含义,我们却用动词-ing 形式。如: My pen needs filling. 我的笔该上墨水了。 The point deserves mentioning. 这点值得提一下。 This problem requires studying with great care. 这问题需要仔细研究。 在worth 这个形容词后情形也是这样: Her method is worth trying. 她的方法值得试一下。 [练一练] 将下列句子翻译成英语。 1. 他受不了别人那样开他的玩笑。 2. 这问题远远没有解决。 3. 没有谁请他做,是他自己做的。 4. 在动手术之前你不能吃任何东西。 5. 既然已做出了决定,下个问题就是如何制定一个好的计划。 Key: 1. He could not bear being made fun of like that. 2. This question is far from being settled. 3. He did it without being asked. 4. You can‟t eat anything before being operated on. 5. The decision having been made, the next problem was how to make a good plan. Unit 3 Under the sea The use of V-ing V-ing 作动名词时具有名词的特征,因而在句中用作主语、表语、宾语、定语,有时它可以有自...