read, write, wash, clean, cook, cut, wear, carry等用主动表被动
2017-01-14来源:和谐英语
read, write, wash, clean, cook, cut, wear, carry等用主动表被动
当read, write, wash, clean, cook, cut, wear, carry等用作不及物动词且表示主语的某种属性时,通常要用主动形式表示被动意义。如:
These clothes wash well. 这种衣服好洗。
It reads very awkwardly. 它读起来很拗口。
Wood flooring not only cleans easily, but it’s environmentally friendly into the bargain. 木地板不光容易打扫,而且还环保(www.hxen.net)。
该用法通常与well, easily, slowly, quickly等副词连用,并且在用于以上意思时通常不宜直接使用被动语态形式。不过在某些特殊情况下也可用被动语态,只是含义稍有不同(用主动形式表示主语的属性,用被动形式表示动作执行者所执行的动作):
The sentences read clearly. 这些句子读起来很清楚。(即这句子没有歧义)
The sentences are read clearly. 这些句子被读得很清楚。(指读的人读得好)
另外,以上用法有时也可能用于进行时态:
The vegetables are cooking. 蔬菜正在煮着。
Is the book selling well? 这书销售情况如何?