Section Ⅲ Using language省略省略是为了避免重复、突出新信息而省略句中的一个或者几个句子成分并使上下文紧密连接的一种语法修辞手段
省略和替代一样,也是避免重复、突出关键词语并使上下文紧密连接
只要不损害语法结构或产生歧义,能省略就应省略
尤其在对话中,它是一种普遍的现象,因为它有助于语言上的简洁
所涉及的省略情况一般有:词的省略、句子成分的省略、多个成分的同时省略等
[观察例句]注意括号里省略掉的成分①It is just typical that my journey is on one of the oldest lines,as well as one of the deepest (lines).②My office is only on the third floor of the building,so (it is) quite low
③He is going to his uncle's (house).④(Is there) Anything wrong
⑤Her job is to take care of the elders and (to) wash their clothes
⑥The child wanted to play in the street,but her mother told her not to(play in the street).⑦— Would you like to come to dinner tonight
— I'd like to (come to dinner tonight).But I'm too busy
⑧To some smile is very easy,and to others (smile is) so hard
⑨Mary is go