核心问题
“There's an old teapot over there. Isn't it beautiful!” Isn't it beautiful! 是个疑问句,为什么不用问号?
词典解答
Isn't it beautiful! 从结构上看,它是个否定疑问句,但是,从表意上看,它却是个不需要回答的感叹句,因此,句后要用感叹号(见 negative interrogative sentence)。类例:
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Wasn't it a marvellous concert! 多么美妙的音乐会啊!
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Wasn't she angry! 她是多么生气啊!