核心问题
____ in thought, he almost ran into the car in front of him.
A. Losing B. Having lost C. Lost D. To lose(全国高考,96-23)
答案为 C。但是,作为 lose 过去分词的 lost 在这里是什么意思呢?
词典解答
lost 在这里并不是动词 lose 的过去分词, 而是一个形容词。be lost in 的意思是“专注于”, 相当于 be absorbed in。例如:
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be lost in thought/wonder/admiration/the game 陷入沉思/不胜惊奇/迷于欣赏之中/沉迷在那个游戏之中
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She was lost in thought and didn't hear my question. 她陷入了沉思,没有听见我的问题。
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She looked at the sunset, lost in thought. 她观赏着日落，陷入沉思之中。
上题中的 lost in thought 应分析为形容词短语作状语。
练习题
请做下面的英语试题：
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She was reading her book, completely (lose) ____ to the outside world. (全国高考)
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Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completely ____ to the outside world.
A. being lost B. having lost C. losing D. lost(全国研考,91-19)