核心问题
He taught me English. 与 He taught English to me. 哪个用法是正确的?如果都正确,它们之间有无区别?
词典解答
上面的两个句子都是正确的。从基本语义上看,它们并无区别。但是,从信息分布上看,它们是有区别的。位于句末的成分具有较重的意义分量,被看作是新信息。参见 tell, give。
练习题
请做下面的英语试题:
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The school claims to be able to ____ students English in three months. A. teach B. explain C. instruct D. learn(Nelson, 450C)
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“How is Bill getting along at school?” “He enjoys ____ English to the children.” A. to teach B. teaching C. the teaching of D. to teach about (TOEFL)