过去分词作表语多表示主语所处的状态或主语的特点,从形式上和被动结构差不多,但被动结构表示动作。如:
The library is now closed. 图书馆关门了。
比较:It is usually closed at 6. 它通常六点关门。(被动结构)
The glass is broken. 玻璃杯破了。
比较:The glass was broken by my sister. 玻璃杯是妹妹打破的。(被动结构)
She looked disappointed. 他显得很失望。
Don't get excited, Comrades! 别激动,同志们!
以上两句和v-ing形式作表语不同,如:
The situation is disappointing. 形势令人失望。
The story is exciting. 故事感人。
v-ing形式作表语多表示主语自身具有的特征。
3. 宾补( Object Complement)
过去分词作宾补和宾语构成复合宾语。它和宾语是被动的关系,可以在see, hear, notice, watch, keep, find, get, have, feel, make 等动词后使用,如:
She was glad to see her children well taken care of in the nursery.
她高兴地看到孩子们在托儿所受到很好的照顾。
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