| 词组 | let introducing imperatives |
| 释义 | Contents overview let introducing imperatives225 let introducing imperativesEnglish verbs do not have a first-person imperative (used to suggest that I or we should do something), or a third-person imperative (for other people besides the hearer). However, let can be used to construct a type of imperative.1first person plural imperative: let's …We can use let us (formal) or let's (informal) to make suggestions or to give orders to a group that includes the speaker.Let us pray.Let's have a drink.OK, let's all get moving.Shall we? is used as a question tag ( 305–306) in British English for Let's; let's can be used as a short answer.'Let's go for a walk, shall we?''Yes, let's.'Negatives are let us not / do not let us (formal); let's not / don't let's (informal).Let us not despair. (formal)Do not let us forget those who came before us. (formal)Let's not get angry. (informal)Don't let's stay up too late tonight. (informal)2first person singular imperative: let me …Let me is used to 'give instructions to oneself'; the expressions Let me see and Let me think are very common.'What time shall we leave?''Let me think. Yes, eight o'clock will be OK.'What's the best way to Manchester? Let me see – suppose I take the M6.Let me just get my coat and I'll be with you.In a very informal style, let's is often used to mean let me (also 174.6).Let's see. Suppose I take the M6 …3third-person imperative: let him …Let can also introduce a suggestion or order for someone or something else, not the speaker or hearer. This is common in formal and ceremonial language, but informal uses are also possible.Let the prayers begin.Let our enemies understand that we will not hesitate to defend our territory.'Your boyfriend's going out with another girl.''Let him. I don't care.'Note the structure with let + the infinitive of there is.Let there be no doubt in your minds about our intentions.Previous Next |
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