核心问题
neglect 可以接动词不定式,它能否接动名词呢?如果能接动名词,这两个结构在意义上有无区别?
词典解答
CGEL只给出了neglect + 动词不定式的用法。但实际上,neglect偶尔也可用动名词作宾语。请考察下面的实例:
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I neglected to bring a gift. (EED) 我忘了带礼物。
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Don't neglect to lock [locking] the door when you leave. (LDCE) 你走时别忘了锁门。
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Don't neglect writing to your mother. (ALD) 别忘了给你母亲写信。
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The government has neglected socializing industry. (LDCE) 政府忽视了工业的公有化。(参见 ignore)