Word · Frequency #4311
verbal
/ˈvɝːbəl/
noun
非谓语动词；动词性词
A verb form that does not act as the main predicate, such as an infinitive, participle, or gerund.
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A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.
不作为谓语的动词形式,或由动词派生的词。在英语中,不定式、分词和动名词是动词形式。
不作为谓语的动词形式,或由动词派生的词。在英语中,不定式、分词和动名词是动词形式。
In use
In English, the infinitive 'to travel' is a verbal that can be the subject of a sentence.
Both the present participle and the gerund are verbals, but they have different uses.
When I studied grammar, I learned that a verbal is formed from a verb but does not function as the main verb.
Connections
Word family
- verbals
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
作可数名词，指动词的非谓语形式（不定式、分词、动名词）。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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