牛津實用英語語法:247 用to代表的不定式
為了避免重復,不定式可只用一個to來代表。這種用法主要用于下列動詞之后: hate, hope, intend, would like/love,make(被動語態),mean, plan, try, want;也用于助動詞如have, need, ought之后時以及與 used to, be able to和 be go-ing to結構連用時:
Would you like to come with me?
Yes, Id love to.
你愿意和我一起走嗎?
是的,我愿意。
Did you get a ticket?
No, I tried to, but there werent any left.你有票了嗎?
沒有,我盡力找了,可一張也沒有了。
Why did you take a taxi?
I had to(take one).I was late.
你為什么坐出租汽車?
我不得不坐。(因為)我晚了。
Do you ride?
Not now but I used to.
你騎馬嗎?
我現在不騎了,但以前騎。
He wanted to go but he wasnt able to.
他想去,但去不了。
Have you fed the dog?
No, but Im just going to.
你喂過狗了嗎?
沒有,我這就要去呢。