词组 | what |
释义 | Contents overview what236 what1meaning and use: the thing(s) whichWhat does not refer to a noun that comes before it. It acts as noun + relative pronoun together, and means 'the thing(s) which'. Clauses beginning with what can act as subjects, objects, or complements after be.What she said made me angry. (subject of made)I hope you're going to give me what I need. (object of give)This is exactly what I wanted. (complement)For singular and plural verbs after what (e.g. What we need most is/are books), 130.5.2what not usedWhat is only used to mean 'the thing(s) which'. It cannot be used as an ordinary relative pronoun after a noun or pronoun.We haven't got everything that you ordered. (not … everything what …)The only thing that keeps me awake is coffee. (not The only thing what …)We use which, not what, to refer to a whole clause that comes before. (233.8)Sophie married Joe, which made Oliver unhappy. (not … what made …)3what as a determiner: what money he hasWhat can also be used as a determiner with a noun. It often means something like 'the only', 'the little' or 'the few'.What money he has comes from his family. (= The little money that he has …)I'll give you what help I can. (= … any help that I can.)For sentences like What I want is a rest ('cleft sentences'), 274.Previous Next |
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