a series of…作主语谓语动词用单数还是用复数 | 您所在的位置:网站首页 › a handful of作主语 › a series of…作主语谓语动词用单数还是用复数 |
▲series 虽为复数形式,但可以表示单数意义,即单数与复数同形。series用作主语时,谓语通常用单数,但在现代英语中有时也用复数。如: The lecture series falls [fall] naturally into three parts. 该系列讲座可自然分成3部分。 ▲a series of 用作主语时,谓语也可以用单数或复数。如: ——用单数的例子 A series of robberies has shaken up residents of the neighborhood. 接连发生的抢劫案使这一地区的居民深感不安。 A series of bribery scandals has cut a swathe through the government. 一连串的受贿丑闻使政府遭到重创。 A new series of wildlife programmes has started on Monday evenings. 一档新的野生动物节目已经在每周一晚上播出。 ——用复数的例子 A whole series of problems have arisen one after another. 一系列的问题接连出现了。 A series of attacks have sharpened fears of more violence. 一连串的袭击事件增加了人们对发生更多暴力事件的担心。 A series of missed opportunities have badly weakened the company. 一系列的机会错失大大削弱了该公司的实力。 ——用单数或复数均可的例子 A series of attacks has [have] sharpened fears of more violence. 一系列的攻击使人们更加担心会有更多的暴力。 I have to attend a series of meetings which has [have] nothing to do with my work. 我不得不要参加一系列与我的工作无关的会议。 ▲如果其前有明显的表示复数意义的修饰语,则其后要用复数谓语,比较: A series of lectures is scheduled. 一个系列演讲已安排好了。 Two series of lectures are scheduled. 两个系列演讲已安排好了。 This new series is beginning next week. 这个新连续剧下周开始播映。 These new series are beginning next week. 这些新连续剧下周开始播映。 |
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