| 词组 | ing forms after nouns and adjectives tired of listening |
| 释义 | Contents overview -ing forms after nouns and adjectives : tired of listeningtired of: ...ingtired of: ...ing . . .ing 103.111808103 -ing forms after nouns and adjectives: tired of listening1the idea of getting old; tired of listeningSome nouns and adjectives can be followed by -ing forms. A preposition is normally used to connect the noun/adjective to the -ing form. Nouns/adjectives that are followed by -ing forms cannot usually be followed by infinitives ( 105.11, 105.13–16 for some exceptions with adjectives).I hate the idea of getting old. (not … the idea to get old.)The thought of failing never entered his head. (not The thought to fail …)I'm tired of listening to this. (not I'm tired to listen …)She's very good at solving problems. (not … good to solve …)Unfortunately, there is no easy way to decide which nouns and adjectives can be followed by -ing forms. It is best to check in a good dictionary.2purpose: a machine for cuttingFor + -ing form can be used after a noun, or after an indefinite pronoun such as something or anything, to explain the purpose of an object or material – what it is for.A strimmer is a machine for cutting grass and weeds.Have you got any stuff for cleaning silver?I need something for killing flies.This structure is mostly used to talk in general about types of object and material. When we talk about somebody's purpose in using a particular object, we are more likely to use an infinitive (468.2).I must find something to kill that fly.3-ing form or infinitiveAfter a few nouns and adjectives, we can use either an -ing form or an infinitive. Normally there is little or no difference of meaning ( 105.13–16 for some exceptions with adjectives).We have a good chance of making / to make a profit.I'm proud of having won / to have won.For be used to …ing, 615.Previous Next |
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