一、就近原则
也称“邻近原则”“就近一致原则”(Proximity),即:谓语与靠近的名词、代词(有时不一定是主语)在“人称、数”上一致。
关联词语:
1、there be...
2、neither …nor 既不...也不...
3、either …or 不是…就是…,…或…,要么…要么…
4、whether…or 是...还是,不管...还是
5、not only…but also 不仅 … 而且 ...
6、not…but
二、就远原则
就是谓语动词的变化,即:谓语动词与前面主语一致
关联词语:
as well as
(together/along)with
rather than
except
besides
but
including
in addition to
apart from
【示例】
就近原则:
1、There is absolutely nothing to be gained by feeling bitter..
心怀怨愤是绝对没有好处的。
2、Whether or not he realised the fact was neither here nor there.
他是否认识到事实真相无关紧要。
3、I do not feel your actions were either appropriate or done in good taste.
我认为你的行为既不妥当又不合时宜。
4、They now have two weeks to decide whether or not to buy
现在他们有两周时间决定到底买还是不买。
5、In production, we demand not only quantity but also quality.
我们的产品不但要求数量多,而且要求质量高。
6、He is extremely strong& not but that he will catch cold at times.
虽然他特别健壮,可是有时也会感冒。
就远原则:
1、Scientists should be literate and articulate as well as able to handle figures
科学家除了要能处理数字,还应该具有文学素养和善于表达。
2、You are buying direct, rather than through an agent.
你这是直接购买,而不是通过代理人。
3、I don't take any drugs whatsoever, except aspirin for colds
我什么药都不吃,除了感冒时吃阿司匹林。
4、There are all sorts of animals, including bears, pigs, kangaroos, and penguins
有各种各样的动物,包括熊、猪、袋鼠和企鹅。
5、There's a postage and packing fee in addition to the repair charge.
除修理费之外还有邮寄和包装费。