1.不定式的三種時態(tài)
2.一般式
(1)表示將來即表示發(fā)生在謂語動作之后的動作。
We decided to leave early.我們決定早點動身。
We expect him to come in time.我們希望他能及時來。
(2)表示與謂語動作同時發(fā)生的動作。
I find him to be a cheat.我發(fā)現(xiàn)他是個騙子。
He is said to be very rich.據(jù)說他非常富有。
3.完成式
(1)表示發(fā)生在謂語動作之前的動作。
I hate to have quarreled with her.我后悔和她吵架了。
It’s said to have been built in the Ming dynasty.據(jù)說它是明朝修建的。
(2)表示過去未曾實現(xiàn)的想法,愿望或計劃。
I should like to have come earlier.我本想早點來的。
We were to have been married last year.我們本來打算去年結(jié)婚的。
I wished to have bought a car,but I had no money.我希望買輛車,但我(當時)沒有錢。
I intended to have come.我本打算來的。(但沒來)
4.進行式
(1)表示與謂語動詞同時發(fā)生時的動作。
He seems to be reading the book.他好像在讀那本書。
He is believed to be studying abroad.人們說他在國外學習。
Don’t pretend to be working hard.不要假裝努力工作。
I discovered him to be eating in the room.我發(fā)現(xiàn)他在房間里吃東西。
(2)表示將來的動作。
He was happy to be coming home.就要回家了他感到高興。
The old man seems to be dying.這老人似乎要死了。