解析文法
情態助動詞 need、dare
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need 的用法 |
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1 用於否定句中,表示「不必」、「不需要」 |
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句型 |
need not / needn’t + 原形動詞 |
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例句 |
We needn’t spend too much time on this topic. (我們不需要花太多時間在這個議題上。) |
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2 用於疑問句中,表示「需要……?」 |
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句型 |
Need + 主詞 + 原形動詞...? |
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例句 |
Need I point out your mistakes one by one? (需要我逐一指出你的過錯嗎?) A: Why do you like George? (A:妳為什麼喜歡喬治?) B: He’s handsome and kind. Need I say more? (B:他長得帥心地又好。我還需要多說什麼?) |
深度補充
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need 也可用於肯定句中 |
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句型 |
need + 原形動詞 (常搭配有否定意義的字) |
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說明 |
一般而言,助動詞 need 鮮少用於肯定句,若用於肯定句,則為較正式的用法,常與含否定意義的字(如 no one、nobody、nothing 等) 一起出現。 |
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No one need know where the proof came from.(need 為助動詞) 沒有人需要知道這證據是從哪裡來的。 |
I wouldn’t demand proof of loyalty from a friend.
我不會向朋友要求忠誠的證明。
The judge required proof of what the defendant said.
法官要求被告提出說辭的證據。
Most banks’ safes are proof against fire.
大部份銀行的保險箱都是防火的。
Most banks’ safes are fireproof.
大部份銀行的保險箱都是防火的。
Talking clocks help blind people know the time.
會報時的時鐘幫助盲人知道時間。
As everybody knows, the early bird catches the worm.
每個人都知道早起的鳥兒有蟲吃。
Bobby knew his way around the town.
巴比很熟悉鎮上的路。
I don’t know which team will win for sure.
我不確定哪一隊會贏。
Oliver feels like lying in his bed all day.
奧利佛想躺在床上一整天。
Debra was tired, so she lay down on the sofa.
黛珀拉感到疲憊,所以在沙發上躺下。
My hometown lies on the west coast of Norway.
我的家鄉位於挪威的西海岸。
The strength of the movie lies in its plot.
這部電影的優點在於它的情節。
Helen comes from a small town in the south of France.
海倫來自南法的一個小鎮。
I dare not talk about it for fear of saying the wrong thing and angering everyone.
我不敢談論那件事,以免說錯話惹大夥兒生氣。
Ken didn't dare to ask for a raise so soon after joining the company.
肯剛進公司,不敢這麼快就要求加薪。
What would you say if I asked you out on a date?
假如我約你一起出去你說好不好呀?