Verbs & Prepositions 動詞搭配介詞
Some verbs are usually followed by prepositions before the object of the verb. These are called dependent prepositions and they are followed by a noun or a gerund (‘ing’ form).
有一些動詞常常在動詞賓語跟着介詞。 這種叫做依存介詞,它們經常跟着一個名詞和動名詞(動詞ing形式)。
• He’s waiting for a bus.For is the dependent preposition for ‘wait’
這裏的for是wait的動詞搭配
We can use other prepositions with ‘wait’ – e.g. He waited at the bus stop – but ‘for’ is the dependent preposition.
我們能用其他介詞和wait搭配,例如He waited at the bus stop ,但是for是依存介詞。
Here are some other verbs with their dependent prepositions.
這裏有一些其他的和依存介詞搭配的動詞。
Verbs with ‘for’ 和for搭配的動詞
• He apologised for being late. You can also ‘apologise to someone’• I applied for the job but I didn’t get it.• How do you ask for a coffee in Polish?
• She spent many years caring for her aged parents.
• I can’t go out tonight because I have to prepare for my interview tomorrow.
With ‘from’
和from搭配的動詞
• This spray should protect you from mosquitoes.• Has he recovered from his illness yet?• He won an award because he saved someone from drowning.
• I suffer from hay fever.
With ‘in’
和in搭配的動詞
• She believes in ghosts.• Our company specialises in computer software.• You have to work hard if you want to succeed in life.
With ‘of’
和of搭配的動詞
• I don’t approve of your language, young man.• Our dog died of old age.
• This shampoo smells of bananas.
With ‘on’
和on搭配的動詞
• The film is based on the novel by Boris Pasternak.• If you make so much noise I can’t concentrate on my work.
• Come on! We’re relying on you!
• We don’t agree on anything but we’re good friends.
With ‘to’
和to搭配的動詞
• Can I introduce you to my wife?• Please refer to the notes at the end for more information.• Nobody responded to my complaint.
With ‘with’
和with搭配的動詞
• I agree with everything you’ve said.• My secretary will provide you with more information if you need it.
There are many more verb + dependent preposition combinations – make a note of them as you meet them.