retained object(保留宾语)

有些动词,例如,give,bring,buy,hand,send,pass,offer,ask,owe,teach,show,pay等,要求两个宾语(两个直接宾语或一个直接宾语加上一个间接宾语)。当其中一个宾语变为被动句主语时,另一个宾语在被动句中仍然保留下来。这个保留下来的宾语,叫做保留宾语。

1. She gave George the money. (George was given the money. The money was given George.)

2. She asked me several questions. (I was asked several questions. Several questions were asked me.) (AEG)

请注意下列实例中的保留宾语：

1. A post in the Cabinet was offered him. (CEG) 有人建议他在内阁里任职。

2. He was offered a post in the Cabinet. (同上) 他被邀请在内阁里任职。

3. Jack was sent a copy of the letter. (CGEL) 有人给杰克寄去了信的复印件。

4. A copy of the letter was sent Jack. (同上) 信的复印件寄给了杰克。

5. His mother was told everything. (UG) 有人把一切事情都告诉他妈妈了。