在英语语法中,message 一词既可以作可数名词,也可以作不可数名词,这可能会让人感到困惑。以下是掌握其可数和不可数变化的技巧:
可数名词
- 当 message 指特定的一条消息、一封邮件或一封信时,它作可数名词。
- 使用限定词或数字来表示特定数量的消息,如:a message, two messages, her messages
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例如:
- I received a message from my friend.
- There are five new messages in my inbox.
- She has many important messages to send.
不可数名词
- 当 message 指一般性或抽象性的消息、信息或沟通时,它作不可数名词。
- 不使用限定词或数字来表示不可数的消息。
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例如:
- There was no message from her.
- The message is clear.
- I want to convey my message to the public.
可数和不可数的用法对比
用作 | 可数名词 | 不可数名词 |
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特定消息 | ||
限定词或数字 | ||
一般性信息 | ||
抽象性概念 |
更多示例
- Can you send me the message? (可数:特定消息)
- I have a lot of messages to reply to. (可数:多条消息)
- The message is simple but powerful. (不可数:一般性信息)
- I spread my message of peace around the world. (不可数:抽象性概念)
- There was no message left on the answering machine. (不可数:无消息)
练习题
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Fill in the blank with the correct form of "message":
- There is a new______ in my inbox.
- I have an important ______ to deliver.
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Identify whether the following sentences use "message" as a countable or uncountable noun:
- The message was clear and concise.
- I have received two messages today.
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Rewrite the following sentence using the opposite form of "message":
- I sent a message to my friend.
答案
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- message (可数)
- message (可数)
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- 不可数
- 可数
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- I sent a message to my friend.
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