Depend on Doing Something
英语中“依赖于做某事”的正确表达方式
什么是 “depend on doing something”?
在英语中,“depend on” 是一个常用短语动词,意思是“取决于”或“依赖于”。当后面接动作时,必须使用 动名词(doing) 形式,而不是不定式(to do)。
✅ 正确:It depends on getting enough sleep.
❌ 错误:It depends on to get enough sleep.
为什么用动名词?
因为 “on” 是介词,而介词后面必须接名词、代词或动名词(即动词的 -ing 形式)。因此,“doing something” 在这里充当介词 “on” 的宾语。
- depend on + 名词:It depends on the weather.
- depend on + 代词:It depends on him.
- depend on + 动名词:It depends on finishing the project.
常见例句
Success depends on working hard.
Your grade depends on completing all assignments.
The plan depends on everyone arriving on time.
Whether we go hiking depends on the forecast improving.
常见错误与纠正
许多学习者会错误地在 “depend on” 后使用不定式:
- ❌ I depend on to finish this task. → ✅ I depend on finishing this task.
- ❌ It all depends on to find a solution. → ✅ It all depends on finding a solution.
小测验
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