表语从句是英语语法中的重要句型,用以描绘主语的属性、状态、身份等。它可以作为主语、宾语补足语或系动词的表语,通常由连词that或whether引导。有些动词后面可以跟that引导的表语从句,也可以省略that直接跟从句。掌握好表语从句的用法,有助于提高英语表达和理解能力。
用作主语
表语从句可以作为主语出现,表示主语的属性或状态。
- That he is a liar is well-known. (他是个骗子是众所周知的。)
- Whether she will come or not remains to be seen.(她是否会来还有待观察。)
用作宾语补足语
表语从句可以作为宾语补足语,说明主语的状态、身份、性质等。
- I find it hard to believe that he is telling the truth. (我不相信他说的是真的。)
- She made it clear that she would not attend the meeting. (她明确表示不会参加会议。)
用作表语
表语从句可以作为系动词的表语,说明主语的属性、状态、身份、性质等。
- His biggest wish is that he can study abroad. (他最大的愿望是能够出国学习。)
- My opinion is that we should start the project now. (我的意见是我们应该现在开始这个项目。)
特殊情况
有些动词(如believe, think, consider, suppose等)后面可以跟that引导的表语从句,也可以省略that直接跟从句。
- I believe (that) he is telling the truth. (我相信他说的是真的。)
- He considers (that) he is the best candidate for the job. (他认为自己是这个工作的最佳人选。)