Sep 27, 2009

不定詞 vs. 動名詞

動名詞:名詞(主語や目的語になる/前置詞の後ろにおける)
不定詞:名詞的(主語や目的語になる)/形容詞的(名詞を修飾)/副詞的(動詞を修飾)


不定詞


動名詞
文の主語
To obey the rule is your duty.
Walking is good exercise.


動詞の目的語



I want to figure out what this means.
I want you to figure out what this means


Would you mind opening the window?
Would you mind my opening the window?
前置詞の後
用法なし
{insist on / decide against / believe in / look forward to / be afraid of / be found of / feel like / be (get) used to } DO ing  


名詞を後から
修飾


He is not a man to keep his promise.
He found a nice house to live in.


用法なし


動詞・形容詞を修飾


I’m pleased to meet you. 
He left early to get there in time. 
He lived to be 90 years old.


用法なし


重要構文


It is impossible to deny that he did it.
It is usless to go back now.
It is worth while to visit the museum.
You are too young to drink.
I’m foolish enough to leave the keys in the car.
I took a taxi {in order / so as} not to be late.


There is no denying that he did it.
It is no use going back now.
The museum is worth visiting
= It is worth while visiting the museum.
I couldn’t help laughing at her.

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