动词不定式作定语
动词不定式作定语指的是to do放在名词或者代词后面作后置定语。
1、常接动词不定式作后置定语的名词有:time、ability、chance、opportunity、way、courage、plan等
例句:I need time to order my thoughts. 我需要时间梳理一下思路。Cycling is a cheap way to get around. 骑自行车是一种省钱的旅游方式。
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work.这次展览为当地艺术家提供了展示自己作品的机会。
Is there a plan to work out this?是否打算解决这个问题呢?It takes courage to say what you think. 说出你的想法需要勇气。
2、当名词前面有序数词后置最高级形式的时候,后面常常用动词不定式作定语;
例句:He is the first man to come. 他是第一个来的人。He'd always be the first person to offer to help. 他总是第一个主动提出帮忙。He was the last man to blame. 他是最不应该受到责备的人。
3、名词前面有enough、very、only修饰的时候,后面常常接动词不定式;
例句:There is enough room to place the piano. 这里有足够的空间可以放置这架钢琴。There isn't enough room to hold so many people. 这没有足够的地方容纳这么多人。
There is enough room to hold these people to have a meeting. 有足够的地方容下这些人开会。