核心问题
the decision to go there
如何分析上面的动词不定式？
词典解答
像 will, willingness, attempt, promise, decision, determination, inclination, invitation, proposal, refusal, resolution 这样一些抽象名词，常常需要用动词不定式来使其内容具体化。这样的动词不定式应分析为同位语。例如：
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Any attempt to leave early is against regulations. (CGEL) 提早离开的企图, 是违背规章的。
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We gratefully accepted his promise to help us. (CGEL) 我们感激地接受了他要帮助我们的承诺。
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She lost her will to live... (EED) 她失去了生活的愿望……
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He made a firm resolution to give up smoking. 他下了决心戒烟。
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His refusal to play the game provoked the other boys. 他拒绝光明正大地比赛激怒了别的孩子。