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关系副词 where 的先行词

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关系副词 where 的先行词

核心问题

And there's one point where I'd like your advice. 有一点我想征求您的意见。

根据我的英语知识,关系副词 where 的中心词一定是表地点或处所的名词,如 the city, the place, the classroom 等等。据此,我认为上句中的 where 是用错了。

词典解答

关系副词 where 的先行词通常是表地点或处所的名词。例如:

This is the town where I was born. (Chambers) 这就是我出生的那个城镇。

但是,关系副词 where 的先行词也可以是 point, case, condition, situation, stage, position 等抽象名词:

  1. You reach a point in any project where you just want to get the thing finished. 从事任何一个项目你都会进入一种境界: 一心只想完成它。

  2. I've reached the stage where I just don't care any more. 我已经到了什么也不在乎的地步。

  3. We are in a position where we may lose a large sum of money. 在我们的处境下可能会损失大量金钱。

  4. There are cases where this rule does not hold good. 有一些情况,这个规则是不适用的。请做下面的英语试题:

  5. This company has now introduced a policy ____ pay rises are related to performance at work.

A. which B. where C. whether D. what(全国英语专业四级,96-44)

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  1. Have you ever been in a situation ____ you know the other person is right yet you cannot agree with him? A. by which B. that C. in where D. where(全国英语专业四级,02-44)
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