習慣上接不定式或動名詞作賓語的常用動詞

1. 習慣上接不定式作賓語的動詞

英語中有些動詞后接另一個動詞作賓語時，用作賓語的動詞習慣要用不定式，而不用動名詞，這類動詞主要afford(負擔得起), agree(同意), apply(申請), arrange(安排), ask(要求), care(想要), choose(決定), decide(決定), demand(要求), determine(決心), expect(期待), help(幫助), hope(希望), manage(設法), offer(主動提出), plan(計劃), prepare(準備), pretend(假裝), promise(答應), refuse(拒絕), want(想要), wish(希望)等。如：

Less and less people can afford to go abroad for their holidays. 花得起錢去國外度假的人越來越少了。

He agreed to help but backed out when he found how difficult it was. 他本來同意給予幫助的，但在發現事情有多么困難之后就打退堂鼓了。

Bill applied to join the police last week, but he wasn’t tall enough. 比爾上星期申請參加警察部隊，但是他不夠高。

We arranged to meet at the station but she didn’t turn up.  我們商量好在車站見面，可是她沒有露面。

There have been fewer problems for travellers who chose to fly. 對于選擇乘飛機旅游的人來說問題更少。

He decided to put an advertisement in the newspapers. 他決定在報上登一份廣告。

He was very ill for a time, but he managed to pull through. 有一段時間他病得很重，但他最后痊愈了。

She pretended to be angry, but she was not. 她假裝生氣，卻并未生氣。

2. 習慣上接動名詞作賓語的動詞

英語中有些動詞后接另一個動詞作賓語時，用作賓語的動詞習慣上要用不定式，不用動名詞，這類動詞主要admit(承認), advise(建議), allow(允許), appreciate(感激), avoid(避免), consider(考慮), delay(推遲), discuss(討論), dislike(不喜歡), enjoy(喜愛), escape(逃脫), excuse(原諒), fancy(沒想到), finish(完成), forbid(禁止), forgive(原諒), give up(放棄), imagine(想象), keep(保持), mention(提及), mind(介意), miss(沒趕上), pardon(原諒), permit(允許), practise(練習), prevent(阻止), put off(推遲), report(報告), resist(忍住), risk(冒險), stop(停止), suggest(建議), understand(理解)等。如：

She admitted having read the letter. 她承認看過這封信。

We don’t allow smoking on this plane. 在這架飛機上我們不允許抽煙。

I appreciate being given this opportunity. 非常感謝給了我這個機會。

He dyed his beard to avoid being recognized. 他染了胡子，以免我們認出他來。

He considered going to see Paul in person. 他考慮親自去找保羅。

They discussed selling the house. 他們商量過賣房子的事。

We forbid smoking during office hours. 我們不準在辦公時間抽煙。

Whenever I mention playing football, he says he’s too busy. 我一跟他提踢足球的事，他就說太忙。

I can’t understand neglecting children like that. 對孩子那樣毫不經心，我不能理解。

注意：有些動詞如allow, advise, permit和forbid等，后接動詞要用動名詞，不用不定式，但如果它們后面跟有賓語，則可以在賓語后可接不定式。比較：

Would you advise phoning, or shall I wait a bit longer? 你看我打電話好，還是我再等一會兒好?

Would you advise me to phone, or shall I wait a bit longer? 你看我打電話好，還是我再等一會兒好?