【摘要】:2013四级考试进入了最后的冲刺阶段,语法的知识点是难点和重点,以下是威廉希尔app 特为考生们整理了有关would rather的重要句型,希望能给广大考生们在复习中作出一点贡献。预祝考生们通过考试!
一、后接动词原形
后接动词原形,表示“宁愿做某事”。如:
I’d rather be told the truth than be lied to. 我宁愿听真话,不愿被欺骗。
I’ve already seen that film, so I’d rather see another one. 我已经看过那部电影了,所以还是看部别的吧。
I’ll go if you’re going. If not, I’d rather stay at home. 你去我就去,否则我宁可待在家里。
I’d rather do it without anybody’s help. 我宁愿不要任何人帮助,自己干这件事。
“How about a drink?” “I’d rather have something to eat.”“喝一杯怎么样?”“我宁愿来点吃的。”
注:would rather的否定式,通常要将not置于rather之后。如:
I’d rather not say anything. 我宁可什么也不说。
二、后接完成式动词
后接完成式动词,表示过去的想法,通常可译为“(本来)宁愿做某事”。如:
We went by sea, but I’ d rather have gone by air. 我们是乘船去的,可我本想乘飞机去。
“At that time, I would rather have been a factory worker than an animal keeper,” he said. “那时,我宁愿做一个工厂工人,也不愿做动物饲养员,”他说道。
三、后接从句
后接从句时,从句谓语要用虚拟语气。具体说来,有以下两种情况:
1. 指现在或将来用过去时。如:
I would rather you didn’t mention the price. 我愿意你别提价钱。
I’d rather you knew that now, than afterwards. 我宁愿你现在知道而不是以后。
Don’t come and see me today—I’d rather you came tomorrow. 今天不要来看我——我希望你们明天来。
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