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en7∶05 is the time when my plane arrives7. 1960 is the year The revolution took place then1960 is the year when the revolution took place8. July is the month The weather is usually the hottest thenJuly is the month when the weather is usually the hottest 在定語從句中又可分為兩大類定語從句,即限制性定語從句和非限制性定語從句。① 限制性定語從句是先行詞在意義上不可缺少的定語,如果去掉的話,主句的意思就不完整,意義就表述不明。這種句型一般定語從句緊接先行詞,如:I was the only person in my office who was invited② 非限制性定語從句。它與主句的關(guān)系不十分密切,只是對其附加說明,也就是講即便去掉定語從句,句意也不受影響,仍然清晰明了。這樣的定語從句要在它和主句之間加一逗號分開。且關(guān)系代詞不引導(dǎo)這種非限制性定語從句,如: Abraham Lincoln, who led the United States through these years, was shot on April 14,?。保福叮?at a theatre in washington D.?。茫∮秩纾篏alileo lived in the city of Pisa, where there is a leaning tower about 180 feet high(二) 正誤辨析 [誤] I won39。t tell you the name of the person who teach me English [正] I won39。t tell you the name of the person who teaches me English [析] 在定語從句中,關(guān)系代詞作主語時,從它本身看不出其數(shù)的形式,這時要由它的先行詞決定。這里who 應(yīng)由 the person 單數(shù)決定,應(yīng)該用單數(shù)謂語動詞。又如:I who am a student want to find a spare time job這里的 who 應(yīng)與 I 是一致的,所以其謂語動詞應(yīng)該用am。 [誤] We talked about the things and the people who we met during the Second World War [正] We talked about the things and the people that we met during the Second World War [析] 這里的關(guān)系代詞不要用 who, 因為其先行詞有兩個一個是 things (物),而另一個是people (人),這時既不可用 who, 又不可用 which, 因前者只能用于先行詞是人的情況下,而后者則用于先行詞是物的情況下,所以只能用 that, 因為它的先行詞既可以是人又可以是物。[誤] The book, that I bought yesterday, was very good[正] The book, which I bought yesterday, was very good [析] 先行詞與定語從句被逗號分割開來時,即作為非限制性定語從句。在非限制性定語從句中 which, when, who, whom, where, when, whose 等都可以和限制性定語從句中的作用一樣,而獨有 that 不易用于非限制性定語從句。[誤] The dictionary which I lent it yesterday is a very useful tool [正] The dictionary which I lent yesterday is a very useful tool [析] 關(guān)系代詞在定語從句中是要起語法作用的,它不是作主語就是作賓語。雖然在作賓語時它的位置由原來的賓語位置移到了句首,但它的作用依然存在,而且在原賓語位置上不能再出現(xiàn)賓語。[誤] The teacher I want to learn English from is the one which es from America[正] The teacher I want to learn English from is the one who es from America [析] the one, anyone, those 作代詞并且是指某人、物時,其關(guān)系代詞不能用 which 應(yīng)用 who。[誤] This is the room in that the old man lives [正] This is the room in which the old man lives [正] This is the room which the old man lives in [正] This is the room that the old man lives in [析] that 不能緊跟在介詞后作介詞賓語,但如果介詞不前置仍放于句尾,則可用 that 作引導(dǎo)詞,而且可以省略。如: This is the room the old man lives in[誤] I can do everything which is good for you [正] I can do everything that is good for you [析] 在先行詞是 all, much, little, something, everything, anything, nothing, none, the one 等不定代詞時,雖然它們指的是物體,但不要用 which 而用 that 作定語從句的引導(dǎo)詞。[誤] The only thing which the students can do is studying hard [正] The only thing that the students can do is studying hard [析] 在先行詞前有 only, any, few, little, no, all, one of 等詞修飾時,雖然先行詞指的是物,也不要用 which 作關(guān)系代詞,而要用 that。[誤] This is the first American film which I39。ve ever seen [正] This is the first American film that I39。ve ever seen [析] 在先行詞是序數(shù)詞,或由序數(shù)詞修飾時,其關(guān)系代詞不可用 which 這樣的用法還有在形容詞最高級修飾的先行詞之后,如: This is the best book that I have ever seen[誤] He is from Africa, that we can see from the colour of the skin [正] He is from Africa, as we can see from the colour of the skin [析] 當(dāng) as 或 which 引導(dǎo)非限制性定語從句時,它可能沒有明確的先行詞,它們所指代的是前面整個句子。如例題應(yīng)譯為他是從非洲來這個事情是可以從其膚色上看出的。 三、 常見習(xí)慣用語(一) 知識概要 由于英語國家的語言習(xí)慣與中國的語言習(xí)慣有許多不同之處,所以造成了許多同學(xué)在做選擇或書寫,或與人交談中造成誤用中國方式來對英語的問句作解答。例如一個小女孩十分好看,可愛,外國人見到時會講: You are so beautiful 這時的答語應(yīng)該是 Thank you 如果外國人發(fā)現(xiàn)你的英語不錯,他們會講: Your English is very good 這時中國人常常會說:不,我說的不好。這純是一種禮貌的答語,但是不符合英語習(xí)慣。它正確的答語應(yīng)是 Thank you 雖然交際英語有一些規(guī)律可講,但更重要的是學(xué)習(xí)外國的生活習(xí)慣,了解他們的文化背景,歷史淵源,這樣才能真正的學(xué)好一門外語。(二) 正誤辨析 [誤] What can I do for you? Yes, please help me [正] What can I do for you? I39。d like to buy a sweater [析] What can I do for you? 這一問語實際上用于的情景很多,要根據(jù)具體情況而定。如在商店中售貨員講這句話應(yīng)譯為:您想要點什么?在其他場合也可以被譯為:我能為您做些什么?它的答語應(yīng)是直接講出想讓對方提供的幫助。[誤] Which colour do you like? Sorry, I don39。t like [正] Which colour do you like? I prefer blue [析] 由 which 來提問的問句是要回答具體的選擇,而不能泛指,泛泛的回答。如 Yes, I like it[誤] Do you like to e with us tonight? [正] Would you like to e with us tonight? [析] Do you like … 問的是對方的習(xí)慣,如: Do you like swimming? Do you like collecting stamps? 而 would you like … 則是一次性的邀請、提議。邀請的英語表達(dá)法還有如下幾種:Shall we go? 我們走吧!Let39。s go? 讓我們走吧!How about having a cup of tea? 喝杯茶如何?What about a cup of coffee 喝杯咖啡如何?Why not buy it? 為什么不買呢?其肯定答語一般為Certainly, Yes, O.K. All right, With pleasure[誤] Sorry, I39。ve kept you waitingNot at all [正] Sorry, I39。ve kept you waitingNever mind [析] 介意不介意這一問法與答語在中英文中有所不同。如: Do you mind my smoking here? _________ A. Yes, do it pleaseB. No, of course notC. Yes, take it pleaseD. No, you can39。t take it這時正確的選擇應(yīng)是B。 其意為:不介意,當(dāng)然不。而A選項則自相矛盾了,它應(yīng)譯為:是的我介意,請抽吧。而D選項是:不介意,你不能抽。當(dāng)向?qū)Ψ綘幥笠庖姇r,可以有以下問法:Do you mind if I open the door?Would you mind mailing the letter for me其答語如果是同意應(yīng)為: Certainly not, not at all而不同意時應(yīng)為 Yes, 或 I39。m sorry[誤] What39。s that man?He is Mike [正] What39。s that man?He is a teacher [正] Who39。s that man?He is Mike (He is Mike39。s father) [析] 由 what 提問是問的職業(yè),由 who 提問問的是姓名或身份。[誤] How much are they? Half a kilo, please [正] How many bananas do you want? Half a kilo Please [析] How much are they? 問的是價格而不是實際物品的多少。[誤] I39。m sorry, but is this the way to the park? [正] Excuse me, but is this the way to the park? [析] I39。m sorry 是對已經(jīng)做錯了的事向?qū)Ψ降狼笗r的開始語。而 Excuse me 是在打擾對方之前表達(dá)歉意的話。[誤] Have a good time tonight! You are the same [正] Have a good time tonight! The same to you [析] The same to you 是表達(dá)我也祝您有個愉快的夜晚,它是美語中的習(xí)慣用法。[誤] What39。s the problem? I39。ve got a headache [正] What39。s wrong with you?I39。ve got a headache [析] What39。s wrong with you? 是詢問對方身體狀態(tài)如何,而 What39。s the problem?是問對方遇到了什么麻煩。[誤] Now, I39。m back Can I play? Perhaps You39。d better do your homework first [正] Now, I39。m back Can I