在英语学习中,很多同学对 plough 和 ploughing 的用法感到困惑。它们都与“犁地”有关,但在词性和语境上存在明显差异。本文将从词性、含义、用法等方面进行清晰对比。
词性: 名词(noun)或动词(verb,原形)
英式拼写: plough(美式拼写为 plow)
基本含义:
例句(名词):The farmer repaired his old plough before spring planting.
例句(动词):They plough the field every autumn to prepare for winter crops.
词性: 动词的现在分词(present participle)或动名词(gerund)
构成: plough + -ing
基本含义:
例句(现在分词):Look! The tractor is ploughing the field right now.
例句(动名词):Ploughing is essential for soil aeration and seedbed preparation.
| 项目 | plough | ploughing |
|---|---|---|
| 词性 | 名词 / 动词原形 | 现在分词 / 动名词 |
| 强调点 | 工具或一般动作 | 正在进行的动作或活动本身 |
| 典型语境 | “He bought a new plough.” “Farmers plough in spring.” |
“They are ploughing the field.” “Ploughing improves soil structure.” |
以下句子应填 “plough” 还是 “ploughing”?