| 词组 | ellipsis infinitives |
| 释义 | Contents overview ellipsis : infinitives280 ellipsis: infinitives1to used instead of whole infinitive: We hope to.We can use to instead of the whole infinitive of a repeated verb (and following words), if the meaning is clear.'Are you and Gillian getting married?''We hope to.''Let's go for a walk.''I don't want to.'I don't dance much now, but I used to a lot.Sorry I shouted at you. I didn't mean to.'Somebody ought to clean up the bathroom.''I'll ask Jack to.'Be and have (used for possession) are not usually dropped.There are more flowers than there used to be. (not … than there used to.)She hasn't been promoted yet, but she ought to be. (not … but she ought to.)You've got more freckles than you used to have. (not You've got more freckles than you used to.)2ellipsis of whole infinitive: I'll try.In some cases the whole infinitive can be left out. This happens after nouns and adjectives.He'll never leave home; he hasn't got the courage (to).You can't force him to leave home if he's not ready (to).It also happens after verbs which can stand alone without a following infinitive.'Can you start the car?''I'll try (to).'3(would) like, want, etcWe cannot usually leave out to after would like/love/hate/prefer, want and choose.'Are you interested in working abroad?''I'd like to. ' (not … I'd like.)My parents encouraged me to study art, but I didn't want to. (not … I didn't want.)However, to is often dropped after want, and almost always after like, when these are used after certain conjunctions – for instance when, if, what, as.Come when you want (to).I'll do what I like.Stay as long as you like.Previous Next |
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