词组 | do substitute verb i may do |
释义 | Contents overview do : substitute verb ( I may do. )28 do: substitute verb (I may do.)auxiliary verb + doIn British English (but not American), do can be used alone as a substitute verb after an auxiliary verb.'Come and stay with us.''I may (do), if I have the time.' (AmE I may, if … or I may come, if …)'He's supposed to have locked the safe.''He has (done).' (AmE He has. or He has locked it.)He didn't pass his exam, but he could have (done) if he'd tried harder.He smokes more than he used to (do).Progressive forms are possible, but not very common.'You should be getting dressed.''I am (doing).'Note that the auxiliary verb is stressed in this structure.'Close the door.''I HAVE done.' (not … I have DONE.)For auxiliary verbs used instead of complete verb phrases, 279.Previous Next |
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