| 词组 | do introduction |
| 释义 | Contents overview do : introduction26 do: introductionDo has three main uses.1auxiliary verbThe auxiliary do is used to form the questions and negatives of other verbs, as well as emphatic and shortened forms. For details, 27.Did you remember to buy milk?This doesn't taste very nice.I do like your earrings.'Jack eats too much.''He certainly does.'2general-purpose verbDo is also an ordinary (non-auxiliary) verb. It can refer to almost any kind of activity, and is used when it is not necessary or not possible to be more precise. For details, and the difference between do and make, 435.What are you doing?Don't just stand there. Do something.I've finished the phone calls, and I'll do the letters tomorrow.3substitute verbIn British English, do can be used alone as a substitute for a main verb after an auxiliary. For details, 28.'Do you think Jake will come?''He might do.' (AmE He might.)Do so/it/that can be used as a substitute expression when we want to avoid repeating another verb and what follows. For details, 29.I need to take a rest, and I shall do so as soon as I can find time.He told me to open the door. I did it as quietly as I could.4combined formsAuxiliary do and non-auxiliary do can occur together.Do you do much gardening?How do you do?The company didn't do very well last year.Previous Next |
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