什么是 “provide doing something”?
在英语中,“provide” 通常后接 that 从句 或 名词/代词 + with + 名词 结构,但 不直接接动名词(doing)。因此,“provide doing something” 并不是标准英语中的常见结构。
例如,以下句子是错误的:
- ❌ The company provides offering training.
正确的表达应为:
- ✅ The company provides training.
- ✅ The company provides employees with training.
- ✅ The company provides that all staff receive training.
常见正确结构
- provide + 名词:They provide food and shelter.
- provide + 人 + with + 名词:She provided the students with useful resources.
- provide that + 从句(较正式):The contract provides that payment be made within 30 days.
为什么不能说 “provide doing something”?
“Provide” 是一个及物动词,其宾语应为名词性成分(如名词、代词或 that 从句),而动名词(doing)虽具名词性质,但在搭配习惯上不符合 “provide” 的语法规则。英语母语者通常不会这样使用。
若想表达“提供做某事的机会/条件”,可改写为:
- They provide opportunities for learning new skills.
- The app provides a way to practice English daily.
总结
记住:“provide doing something” 不是标准用法。正确使用 “provide” 需遵循其固定搭配。掌握这些规则,能让你的英语更地道、更准确。