| 词组 | countable and uncountable nouns advanced points |
| 释义 | Contents overview countable and uncountable nouns : advanced pointschance: uncountable usechance: uncountable use uncountable use 120.210317health: uncountablehealth: uncountable uncountable 120.410777question: uncountable usequestion: uncountable use uncountable use 120.211453120 countable and uncountable nouns: advanced points120 square metres of wallSingular countable nouns are sometimes used as uncountables (e.g. with much, enough, plenty of or a lot of) in order to express the idea of amount.There's enough paint for 20 square metres of wall.I've got too much nose and not enough chin.If you buy one of these, you get plenty of car for your money.2not much differenceSome countable abstract nouns can be used uncountably after little, much and other determiners. Common examples are difference, point, reason, idea, change, difficulty, chance and question.There's not much difference between 'begin' and 'start'.I don't see much point in arguing about it.We have little reason to expect prices to fall.I haven't got much idea of her plans.There isn't any change in his condition.They had little difficulty in stealing the painting.Do you think we have much chance of catching the train?There's some question of our getting a new Managing Director.Note the expression have difficulty (in) …ing.I have difficulty (in) remembering faces. (not I have difficulties …)3in all weathers; on your travelsA few uncountable nouns have plural uses in fixed expressions.He goes running in all weathers.Did you meet anybody exciting on your travels?Gulliver's Travels (novel by Jonathan Swift)4a/an with uncountable nouns: a first-class knowledgeWith certain uncountable nouns – especially nouns referring to human emotions and mental activity – we often use a/an when we are limiting their meaning in some way.We need a secretary with a first-class knowledge of German. (not … with first-class knowledge of German.)She has always had a deep distrust of strangers.That child shows a surprising understanding of adult behaviour.My parents wanted me to have a good education. (not … to have good education.)You've been a great help.I need a good sleep.Note that these nouns cannot normally be used in the plural, and that most uncountable nouns cannot be used with a/an at all, even when they have an adjective.My father enjoys very good health. (not … a very good health.)We're having terrible weather. (not … a terrible weather.)He speaks excellent English. (not … an excellent English.)It's interesting work. (not … an interesting work.)His speech did serious damage to his chances of election. (not … a serious damage …)5plural uncountables: the groceries; the customsSome uncountable nouns are plural. They have no singular forms with the same meaning, and cannot normally be used with numbers.I've bought the groceries. (but not … a grocery.) or … three groceries.The Dover customs have found a large shipment of cocaine. (but not The Dover custom has …)Many thanks for your help. (but not Much thank …)For details, 117.7.Previous Next |
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