英语词汇pronouns and other proforms的意思、翻译、用法及例句-英语用法大全

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pronouns and other proforms282 pronouns and other proforms1avoiding unnatural/ungrammatical repetitionWhen we refer again to a person or thing that has already been mentioned, we normally use a pronoun (e.g. he, she, it) instead of repeating the original noun phrase. When the reference is very close to the original mention, repetition (unless there is a special reason for it) is usually not only unnatural, but ungrammatical.Rachel changed her job because she was unhappy with the conditions. (More normal than … because Rachel was unhappy with the conditions.)The suggestion was understandably ignored: the management disapproved of it. (More normal than … the management disapproved of the suggestion.)There were times when Cartwright hated himself. (not … Cartwright hated Cartwright.)This kind of thing happens with other words besides nouns.He did not smoke, but his wife did. (More normal than … but his wife smoked.)They were not sure whether the road was open, but they believed so. (More normal than … they believed that the road was open.)The Royal Hotel was highly recommended, so the party agreed to stay there. (More normal than … to stay at the Royal Hotel.)However, repetition is necessary and normal when alternatives are discussed.She was offered potatoes or rice, and decided on rice.The only options were to dance or to go for a walk: they went for a walk.For more details, 275–280 (ellipsis) and 585 (so).2avoiding ambiguityWhen pronouns such as he, she, it are used, it is important to make sure the reference is clear.Lucy told Alice she had made a bad mistake. (Who made the mistake?)Here is a note from the Independent newspaper apologising for confusing readers the day before.

For more about the use of this/that and it (referring to things that have just been mentioned), 145.3avoiding duplicationIn writing and more formal speech, English (unlike some languages) does not normally use a pronoun to repeat a noun phrase that comes in the same clause.The wall needed painting. (not The wall, it needed painting.)Good morning, Jack. I spoke to Professor Anson yesterday. (More natural than … Professor Anson, I spoke to him yesterday.)However, this kind of repetition is common in informal speech, when people announce a topic and then make a sentence about it (272).That friend of your mother's – she's on the phone.Your bicycle wheels – why don't we put them in the garden shed?Previous Next

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释义	Contents overview pronouns and other proformsWritten Texts282 pronouns and other proforms1avoiding unnatural/ungrammatical repetitionWhen we refer again to a person or thing that has already been mentioned, we normally use a pronoun (e.g. he, she, it) instead of repeating the original noun phrase. When the reference is very close to the original mention, repetition (unless there is a special reason for it) is usually not only unnatural, but ungrammatical.Rachel changed her job because she was unhappy with the conditions. (More normal than … because Rachel was unhappy with the conditions.)The suggestion was understandably ignored: the management disapproved of it. (More normal than … the management disapproved of the suggestion.)There were times when Cartwright hated himself. (not … Cartwright hated Cartwright.)This kind of thing happens with other words besides nouns.He did not smoke, but his wife did. (More normal than … but his wife smoked.)They were not sure whether the road was open, but they believed so. (More normal than … they believed that the road was open.)The Royal Hotel was highly recommended, so the party agreed to stay there. (More normal than … to stay at the Royal Hotel.)However, repetition is necessary and normal when alternatives are discussed.She was offered potatoes or rice, and decided on rice.The only options were to dance or to go for a walk: they went for a walk.For more details, 275–280 (ellipsis) and 585 (so).2avoiding ambiguityWhen pronouns such as he, she, it are used, it is important to make sure the reference is clear.Lucy told Alice she had made a bad mistake. (Who made the mistake?)Here is a note from the Independent newspaper apologising for confusing readers the day before. For more about the use of this/that and it (referring to things that have just been mentioned), 145.3avoiding duplicationIn writing and more formal speech, English (unlike some languages) does not normally use a pronoun to repeat a noun phrase that comes in the same clause.The wall needed painting. (not The wall, it needed painting.)Good morning, Jack. I spoke to Professor Anson yesterday. (More natural than … Professor Anson, I spoke to him yesterday.)However, this kind of repetition is common in informal speech, when people announce a topic and then make a sentence about it (272).That friend of your mother's – she's on the phone.Your bicycle wheels – why don't we put them in the garden shed?Previous Next
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