核心问题
形容词 due 有时放在名词中心词之前,有时放在中心词之后,这是为什么呢?
词典解答
当形容词 due 作“适当的”“正确的”解时,应放在名词之前(参见 involved):
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The boss said to be patient, and I'll get a raise in due time. 老板告诉我要有耐心,我会在适当的时候得到提升。
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After due consideration I have decided to accept your offer. 经过慎重的考虑,我决定接受你的建议。
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This is the due reward for your services. 这是应当给你的酬劳。
当 due 作“当付的”“应当付给的”解时,要放在名词之后:
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You must pay any income tax due. (NODE) 你必须交纳应付的所得税。
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The balance due us from you is $100. 你应付给我们的钱为 100 美元。
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There's much money due this month. 这个月有许多到期应付的款项。