2013年5月15日 星期三

Grammar∣can't (couldn't) help + V-ing (忍不住); can't help but + V (不得不)



  • can't (couldn't) but + V 忍不住;不得不 I cannot but laugh. 我忍不住要笑。
    I can't but do it. 我不得不做。
    = I can't help but do it. = I can't help doing it.
    = I have no choice but to do it.
  • can't (couldn't) help but + V 原型動詞 I cannot help but be sorry. 我不得不感到遺憾。
    She couldn't help but keep crying. 她只是一直不停的哭。
    Ms. Yeah couldn't help but be angry at what one of her co-workers said at the meeting.
  • can not help + V-ing I can't help having my report card burnt when I see it.
    當我看到我的成績單時,我忍不住想把它燒了。
    I can not help thinking you are selfish. 我不得不認為你很自私。
    Since the pollution level is high today, people can not help breathing in car exhaust (廢氣).


  • She can't help but keep crying.
  • She can't help crying.= she can't but cry.


  • The article is so moving/touching that...
    I can't help tearing.
    I can't but tear.
    I can't withhold my tears.
    I can't hold back my tears.
    my tears start to fill my eyes.
  • 2013年5月8日 星期三

    Sentences∣Business∣Delivering The Goods


    • International trade is growing at a startling pace.
    • Foreign markets now tempt businesses that never much worried about sales beyond their nation's borders.




    ========================

    1. custom duty
    2. import quota
    3. volume of trade
    4. economic opening
    5. rise at a rate of
    6. lie behind
    7. trade barriers
    8. theoretically
    9. working capital
    10. freight = cargo =shipment
    11. compact disc
    12. cargo-handling schedule
    13. behind the scenes
    14. at the turns of
    15. account for
    16. relatively high
    17. processed commodity
    18. over time

    2013年5月5日 星期日

    Grammar︱recommend + that clause


    recommend + that clause

       Recommend後若接that子句,該子句內的動詞要用原形或「should +原形」。其它與recommend相同用法的字彙都是表「建議」、「要求」、「命令」、「堅持」、「決定」,例如suggest, propose, ask, require, request, order, insist, decide等。


    例句:

    1. Cliffordrecommends thatthe teaching of grammar skillsbe includedin the foreign language curriculum.
    Clifford建議在外語課程中加入文法技能教學。

    2. Most linguistsrecommend thatilliterate adultsshouldachievebasic reading and writing skills in their own language before attempting to master them in English.

    多數語言學家建議成人文盲應先學會母語的讀寫技能,再來嘗試學習英文的讀寫技能。


    2013年5月2日 星期四

    Sentences∣Society∣Job Sharing



    • Some job sharers take a smaller or larger share of the responsibilities of the position, receiving a lesser or greater share of the benefits.


    • Until recently, these characteristics were not generally seen as compatible with anything less than full-time employment. Thus, the demands of job sharing are reciprocated by better pay and conditions and, ideally, more satisfaction than conventional part-time work.


    • Job sharing should not be confused with the term “work sharing”, which pertain to increasing the number of jobs by reducing the number of hours of each existing job, thus offering more positions to the growing number of unemployed people.


    • Job sharing’s focus, rather, is to provide well-paid work for skilled workers and professionals who want more free time for other pursuit.

    Grammar∣ refer to


    Phrasal verbs

    refer to somebody/something (as something)

    to mention or speak about somebody/something


    The victims were not referred to by name.

    Her mother never referred to him again.

    You know who I'm referring to.

    She always referred to Ben as ‘that nice man’.

    I promised not to refer to the matter again.

    refer to somebody/something

    (1) to describe or be connected to somebody/something

    The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner.

    The term ‘Arts’ usually refers to humanities and social sciences.

    This paragraph refers to the events of last year.

    The term ‘accent’ refers to pronunciation. 

    The term ‘dialect’ refers to vocabulary and grammar.

    (2) to look at something or ask a person for information
    Synonymconsult

    You may refer to your notes if you want.

    to refer to a dictionary

    refer somebody/something to somebody/something

    to send somebody/something to somebody/something for help, advice or a decision

    My doctor referred me to a specialist.

    The case was referred to the Court of Appeal. 

    (formal) May I refer you to my letter of 14 May?

    2013年4月21日 星期日

    Grammar∣ not... nor... 的用法

    Tickets will not be redeemable for cash or credit at any time, nor will they be replaced if lost or stolen.

    當一個 「英文句子包括兩個子句,都有否定含意,後子句倒裝 表示『也不』」,可用 nor (或 and nor、neither、and neither)。 注意這種用法, nor 後面一定是接倒裝子句。

    本題有兩個子句,前面 will not be redeemable 是否定,後面說「遺失、被偷也不能更換」,也是否定,並且 will they be replaced 是倒裝,這樣就要選 nor。

    (其實,本題即使不理題意,看到 will they 是倒裝,就可以選 nor。 因為 but 和though 接子句都不須倒裝。 only 只有在句首才倒裝。)


    來看幾個例句:

    Mr. Wang is not my English teacher, nor has he ever taught me before.
    王老師不是我的英文老師,他也從來沒教過我。

    I was never told, nor would I have known to seek out an answer.
    從來沒人告訴過我,我也不可能知道該去找答案。

    The Republican campaign did not ask for permission to use the song, nor would they have been granted that permission.
    共和黨競選用這首歌,根本沒有請求允許,(即使他們請求)也不可能得到允許。


    nor 後面子句的動詞部分,如果和前面相同,可以省略,但要保留倒裝的助動詞和主詞:

    I would have nothing to do with it, nor would most of us.
    我不要跟它扯上關係,我們大部分人也不要(跟它扯上關係)。

    這裡省略 have anything to do with it.

    My mom didn't believe me, nor did my father.
    我媽不相信我,我爸也不(相信我)。

    這裡省略 believe me.

    Grammar∣ except, besides 的用法區別



    1. 基本文法說明
    中文的「除了…之外」其實包含了兩種意義:一個是「除了…之外還有…」; 一個則是「除了…之外其他都…」。前者是在附加說明,後者則是強調差異性 所以當你要表達的是附加說明類似 in addition to的時候,記得用 besides,但是 如果是差異性的“排除用法”時,記得用 except。
    2. 錯誤發生情況及修正
    A. 混淆 besides 和 except 的用法
    <例>:Except red and blue, there are several other colors. (X)
                Besides red and blue, there are several other colors. (O)
                除了紅色和藍色之外,還有其他幾種顏色。
    這是附加說明,所以應該用 besides 而非 except。
    <例>:I eat anything besides cucumber. (X)
                I eat anything except cucumber. (O)
               我除了小黃瓜之外其他什麼都吃。
    這式強調差異的排除性用法(小黃瓜和其他食物對你不同的意義),所以是 except 而非 besides。
    B. 把 except 當成連接詞用接句子
    < 例>:She will never show up except you beg her. (X)
                 She will never show up unless you beg her. (O)
                 她決不會出現除非你哀求她。
    要表達「除非~情況下」後面又是連接有主詞有動詞的句子時,記得使用 unless 或者 except when, except if, except that才正確。
    C. except 後接了不正確的動詞形式
    <例>:Jane seldom goes out except working. (X)
                Jane seldom goes out except to work. (O)
    表達「目的、意圖」的時候記得 except 後面動詞用不定詞 to-V
    < 例>:My sister is good at everything except to take an exam. (X)
                 My sister is good at everything except taking an exam. (O)
                 我妹妹什麼都很在行除了考試之外。
    except 後接的動詞形式有時候要看前面的動詞部份有無特殊的用法來決定。像 be good at~ 後面是接名詞或動名詞,因此這一句 except 之後的動作是用動名詞 V-ing。其他像 want + to-V 或者是意義需要會加入其他介係詞。

    <例>:I can go out at any time except after midnight. 我什麼時間都可以出去除了半夜之後。
    <例>:Jim said he wanted to do nothing except sleeping. (X)
                Jim said he wanted to do nothing except sleep. (O)
    這是一個特殊用法,如果 except 前面句子的動詞是 do 的話,後面就要接原形動詞哦!
    D. 「除了…之外」的“排除用法”
    <例> Besides John, everyone had a very good time. (X)
             Apart from John, everyone had a very good time. (O)
             除了約翰之外,每個人都玩得很開心。
    中文的「除了…之外」其實包含了兩種意義:一個是「除了…之外還有…」;另一個則是「除了…之外其他都…」。前者是再附加說明,後者則是強調差異性。所以當你要表達的是差異性的“排除用法”時,記得用 apart from 而不是 besides。

    2013年4月10日 星期三

    Grammar∣ worth, worthy of, worthwhile


    1.worth:為補述形容詞,若加動詞時,常用主動代替被動。另做N,表「價值」
    The house must be worth at least $500,000.
    This beautiful poem is well worth reciting.
    She isn’t worth the trouble.(不值得為她這麼費事。)
    The typhoon did millions of dollars’  worth of damage.

    2.worthy
    (1)為補述及指定形容詞,後常接of 再接受詞。表「值得……的;值得尊敬的」
    This beautiful poem is worthy of recitation/ worthy of being recited/ worthy to be recited.
    Mr. Parker is a gentleman worthy of admiration/note/the name.

    (2)a worthy opponent/successor/aim:值得重視的對手/當之無愧的接班人/值得為之努力的目標

    (3)worthy:值得……的,如:praiseworthy/trustworthy/noteworthy/newsworthy

    3.worth (one’s) while:為補述形容詞,表「值得(某人的)時間或力氣」
    It is worth (your) while to recite this beautiful poem.
    If you can get me tickets to the concert, I’ll make it worth your while.
    (不會讓你白費力氣;會好好報答你的)

    4.worthwhile:為補述及指定形容詞,表「值得(花精力)的」
    Reciting this beautiful poem is worthwhile.
    This organization is a worthwhile charity to contribute to.
    My sister considers nursing a worthwhile career. 

    2013年3月19日 星期二

    Weekly Diary∣2013.03.20



    I felt not good at Monday morning because went to bed late. When Ivanisevicy and I have finished all works and laid down the bed to sleep, we heard some familiar noise, which was produced by the mosquito and very annoyed. At first, we just tried to ignore the voice and supposed they might disappear soon. But, we found we were wrong very soon as they, the little bloody insect, had flied around our ears with noisy sound and continued to seek the opportunities to absorb our blood. Under this condition, we hardly fell asleep for two hours. So, I decided to go outside and buy mosquito coils back. Afterward, through burning the mosquito coils, the little monsters went out our room eventually. Unfortunately, I still had to get up early at 6 am at Monday morning, that is to say, I just could sleep for four hours. As a result, I felt very tired and lacked the energy to deal with the office affairs, which put me in a foul mind. 

    2013年3月6日 星期三

    Grammar∣ in which

    You can use “in which” as a precise way to introduce a relative clause after a noun that refers to a place or to a time. 

    For example

        In my laboratory there is a blue cabinet where old equipment is stored. 
    →In my laboratory there is a blue cabinet in which old equipment is stored. 


        The man sat at the computer where his old accounting files were stored. (place)
    →The man sat at the computer in which his old accounting files were stored.

        It was a time when the old were revered as sages. (time)
    →It was a time in which the old were revered as sages. (time)


    Use “in which” to avoid ending a sentence with a preposition, especially in more formal writing. Ending a sentence with a preposition has become more accepted in some formal writing situations, but you will need to refer to your analysis of your audience’s expectations.

    For example
    This is the computer that the virus was discovered in. (Informal)

    You can change it to
    This is the computer in which the virus was discovered. (Formal)   

    2013年2月9日 星期六

    Grammar∣a little, a little bit, a bit的比較,表示一點點的用法


    a bit 及 a little的區別 

    I.相同之處

    1)a bit與a little都可作程度副詞,表示「稍微、一點」的意思,修飾動詞、形容詞、比較級等,二者可以互換。
    例如:
    Will you please turn down the radio [a bit/a little]?
    (修飾動詞)請你把收音機聲音關小一點好嗎?

    She's [a bit/a little] afraid of the teacher.
    (修飾形容詞)她有點怕老師。

    Her mother feels [a bit/a little] better today.
    (修飾比較級)她母親今天感覺好一些。

    The speaker spoke up a [bit/a little] so as to make himself heard more clearly.
    演講者把嗓門提高了一點兒,以便使別人聽得更清楚。

    2).for a bit和for a little意思相同,相當於for a while或for a short time,可互換。例如:
    Let's rest for [a bit/a little].
    讓我們休息一下。

    II.不同之處
    1).a little可以直接修飾不可數名詞,而a bit修飾不可數名詞時,只能用a bit of。例如:
    Tom has a little money./Tom has a bit of money.湯姆有一點錢。
    但是,當a little修飾的名詞前有this,that,所有格等限定詞時,也要用a little of結構。例如:
    I want to drink a little of that drink.我想喝點那種飲料。

    a bit of的另一種形式是bits of,a little則沒有這種變體。
    例如:
    Besides this,he used part of an old army wireless set,and some bits of wood.
    除此之外,他還利用了一部分舊的軍用無線電發報機的一部分零件和一些木片。


    2).a bit和a little與not連用時,意思大相逕庭。
    not a bit=not at all,意為「一點也不」;not a little=very much,意為「十分、相當、極其」。
    例如:
    He is not a bit tired.=He is not tired at all.
    他一點不累。
    It doesn't make a bit of sense to me.=It doesn't make sense to me at all.
    它對我毫無意義。 
    He is not a little tired.他很累。


    a little 及 a little bit的區別
    a little bit 是口語當中常用到的,外國人特喜歡說話時用到a little bit。書寫中常用a little 兩者都一樣
    a little 可以修飾名詞 a little water
    可以修飾形容詞 a little cold
    可以修飾副詞 a little loud
    但是a little bit 不能修飾名詞,它相當於副詞類詞組


    a little stinky
    a little bit stinky
    有點臭 

    2013年2月1日 星期五

    Grammar∣once 的用法



    Once用法一點通

    在英語中,once一詞用法較多,意思也比較豐富,既可以用作副詞,也可以用作連詞。現在筆者將其用法介紹如下:

    1. once用作連詞時,意為“一旦……就……”,用於連線時間狀語從句,相當於as soon as。如:
    Once you start, you will never give up. 一旦你開始了,你就不要放棄。
    Once you begin to read it, you will like it. 一旦你開始讀,你就會喜歡它。
    Physics is easy to learn once you understand the rules. 一旦你理解了規則,物理就不難學了。
    注意:once引導的是時間狀語從句,從句要用一般現在時代替將來時

    2. once用作副詞時,意為“曾經;一度;從前”。它是一個不確定的時間副詞,其位置一般是在行為動詞之前,系動詞之後。如:
    Once he lived in America, but now he lives in England. 他曾經生活在美國,但現在他生活在英國。
    His song was once very popular among the young people. 他的歌一度在年輕人中很流行。
    My father once employed a young man named Johnson. 我的父親曾經雇傭了一個名叫詹森的小夥子。

    3. once用作副詞,也可意為“一次”的意思。兩次是“twice”,三次是“three times”,四次是“four times”。(通常置於句末)
    The old professor comes to see us once a week. 那個老教授一周來看我們一次。
    Tell us the story once more. 把故事再給我們講一次。

    4. 注意once用作副詞時,在句中的位置不同表示的意思也不同,所以要特別注意。如:
    I once went to Shanghai. 我曾經去過上海。
    I went to Shanghai once. 我去過上海一次。

    5. once構成的一些短語的用法:
    1at once(立刻;馬上)(通常置於句末)
    All of you should go there at once. 你們所有人都應該立刻去那兒。
    Finish the task at once. 請立刻完成任務。
    2once again(再一次;又一次),相當於once more(通常置於句末)
    Let me hear you sing once again/ once more. 讓我聽你再唱一遍吧。
    Read the passage once more. 把課文再讀一遍。
    3once in a while(偶爾;間或)(通常置於句末)
    We went to see our English teacher once in a while. 我們偶爾去看我們的英語老師。
    4all at once(突然),相當於suddenly(通常置於句首)
    All at once, they rushed out altogether. 突然,他們都一起沖出去了。
    5once upon a time(很早以前;從前)(通常置於句首)
    Once upon a time there was an old man named John Hill. 從前有一個名叫約翰·希爾的老人。

    Grammar∣examination的用法



    examination用法歸納

    1. 表示“檢查”,注意以下與動詞和介詞的常用搭配:
    He made an examination of the room. 他檢查了房間。
    We carried out a medical examination. 我們進行了體格檢查。
    2. 表示具體的一次一次的“檢查”或“考試”,它通常是可數名詞,但有時表示抽象意義的檢查或考試,則為不可數名詞。如:
    Admission to this school is by examination. 進入該校須經過考試。
    On examination I found the goods of poor quality. 我一檢查就發現了這些貨物品質不行。
    【注】under examination 在檢查中,在審查中。如:
    The prisoner is still under examination (=being examined). 囚犯仍在受審。
    3. 表示“考試”,還需注意以下幾點:
    (1) 表示參加考試,通常用動詞 take, sit (for)enter (for) 等;表示通過考試或考試及格,通常用動詞 pass 表示考試沒通過或沒及格,通常用動詞 fail (in)。如:
    About 500 students took [sat, sat for] the examination. 大約有五百學生參加了考試。
    Of those who took the exam, only thirty percent passed. 參加考試的人中間,只有百分之三十的人通過了。
    Both of them failed (in) the examination. 他們倆人考試都沒有及格。
    【注】“參加考試”可用動詞 take, 但不用 take part in。如不說:I didn’t take part in the exmination.
    (2) 表示某一方面的考試,可直接用名詞用定語,也可在其後接介詞 in。如:a maths examination(數學考試)an examination in chemistry(化學考試)
    (3) “高考”或“大學入學考試”說成英語是:college entrance examinatons /examinations for college entrance /examinations for admission to college

    Grammar∣even, ever 的用法


    even的用法說明

    1. 表示“甚至”,通常應放在被修飾詞語之前,否則會引起含義的變化。比較:
    Even now he doesn’t believe me. 甚至到現在他還不相信我。(其它時候就不用說了)
    Now even he doesn’t believe me. 現在連他都不相信我了。(其他人就更不會相信我了)
    Now he doesn’t even believe me. 現在他甚至不相信我了。(其他方面的事就更不可能了)
    Now he doesn’t believe even me. 現在他甚至連我都不相信了。(其他人就更不會相信了)
    2. 用來修飾形容詞或副詞的比較級,表示“(已經……的)更加……”。如:
    This film is even more interesting than that one. 這部電影比那部更有趣。
    I often drive fast, but he drives even faster. 我經常開車開得很快,但他卻開得更快。
    3. even 是副詞,不是連詞,所以不要用它引導從句。如:
    即使下雨我也會來
    誤:I will come even it rains.
    正:I will come even if [even though] it rains.
    即使你不喜歡喝酒,也不妨嘗嘗這一杯。
    誤:Even you don’t like wine, try a glass of this.
    正:Even if you don’t like wine, try a glass of this.

    ever的用法說明

    1. 主要用於否定句疑問句、條件句、比較句等,其意大致相當於中文的「曾經」、「從」、「以前」等,有時往往有較活的譯法。如:
    Nothing ever makes him angry. 從來沒有任何事使他生過氣。
    We hardly ever go out at night. 我們晚上幾乎從不出去。
    Do you ever wish you were rich? 你曾希望過自己很富嗎?
    It is colder than ever today. 今天比以往更冷。(adj)
    He studies as hard as ever. 他仍像以前一樣用功。(adj)
    If you ever visit London, you must come and stay with us. 你要是到倫敦來,一定要到我們這裡住住。
    2. 通常情況下,ever(曾經)不能用於肯定句中(包括肯定回答中)。如:
    他曾經住在巴黎。
    誤:I ever lived in Paris.
    正:He once lived in Paris.
    你曾見過他嗎?—是的,(曾經)見過。
    誤:Have you ever met him? —Yes, I ever.
    正:Have you ever met him? —Yes, I have.
    有時 ever 也可用肯定句,主要見於以下情況:
    (1) 修飾“最高級+名詞”結構的定語從句中。如:
    It is the most interesting film that I (have) ever seen. 那是我所看過的最有趣的電影。
    (2) 具有較強懷疑語氣的句子中。如:
    I wonder if he’d ever stopped to think how I felt. 我不知道他是否曾經想過我的感受。
    (3) 修飾比較級,表示“越來越”“日益”。如:
    The situation there is becoming ever more complicated. 那兒的情況越來越複雜了。
    (4) 表示“總是”“經常”(=always)。如:
    He is ever ready to find fault. 他老是喜歡挑毛病。
    【注】這種用法在現代英語中已很少見,通常用 always 代之。
    (5) 用於某些習語: for ever(永遠)ever since(自從……以來)ever so(非常)ever such(非常)等。



    2013年1月30日 星期三

    Grammar∣使役動詞 have, make, let (叫、讓)的用法


    所謂「使役」,就是叫人家去做事情,如:
    1. 老師 John 到辦公室拿他的書
    2. 爸爸我明天下午要洗車子
    3. 王先生昨天他們坐在那邊
    這類的動詞,英文中稱為「使役動詞」,有 make, have (使 ...), let 三個。這三個動詞的最大特色,也是須注意事項是,其後的第二個動詞是用「原形動詞」,不可再加 to。所以前述的三個例子的英文是:
    4. The teacher made/had John get his book in the office.(註:在當作「使役動詞」用法中,make = have。)
    5. Father makes/has me wash the car tomorrow afternoon.
    6. Mr. Wang let them sit there yesterday. (let 的過去式仍是 let
    以上三句的使役動詞均故意用不同的時態,如此可以清楚地看出其後的褐色動詞仍是用「原形動詞」。
    對於「使役動詞」的用法,建議背好底下的常用句子:
    7. Let's go.(我們走吧!)
    這一句不但常用,且句子很短,go 用「原形動詞」可突顯出「使役動詞 + 原形動詞」的特殊用法。

    容易造成混淆的其他動詞: 「使役動詞」只有三個,特殊用法記起來就沒事,但依經驗顯示,真正會造成學習扣分的原因,在於有些動詞的對應中文意思和「使役動詞」很類似,故容易和上述的「使役動詞」混在一起。這些動詞有 want (要 ...;叫 ...) 及 ask (要求 ...)。這兩個動詞後的第二個動詞,並不是用「原形動詞」,而是和其它的大多數的動詞一樣,是要加 to 的「不定詞。參照底下的例句:
    7. The teacher wanted John to get his book in the office.
    8. Father wants me to wash the car tomorrow afternoon.
    9. Mr. Wang asked them to sit there yesterday.
    為了要使學生能較正確地使用,通常建議學生背下底下的片語:
    need to ...learn to ...want (人) to ...ask 人 to ...
    tell 人 to ...decide to ...
    另一個容易造成混淆須注意事項: make 和 have 除了本單元所提當「使役動詞」使用外,它們還有其它的意思;make 最常見者為「製造、製作」;have 還有「有、舉行、吃、喝」等的意思;have to 的中文對應意思是「必須」等,如:
    10. Mother is making breakfast in the kitchen.(媽媽正在廚房早餐。)
    11. This car is made in Japan.(這部車是日本的。)
    12. Helen had some cola at my home.(Helen 在我家了一些可樂。)
    13. When will Jack have his birthday?(Jack 什麼時候要舉行他的慶生會?)
    14. We have to go to Jimmy's home to pick him up first. (我們必須先到 Jimmy 家去接他。)
    所以看到題目,不能只直覺反應 make 或 have 一定是「使役動詞」用法,還是要看上、下文意思決定

    另外一個有趣的動詞是 help,其後的第二個動詞可直接用「原形動詞」,也可以和其它的大多數的動詞一樣,加 to形成「不定詞
    15. Our teacher helped us (to) practice singing.

    2013年1月29日 星期二

    Grammar∣had better

    Had better有時會縮寫為’d better,我們來看一些例句和用法:

    1、had better後面必須跟動詞原形。這裡的had不能用have來替換。如:
    Tom, you’d better go there today. 湯姆,你最好今天去那兒。

    2、主詞不論是第幾人稱,句子不論是什麼時態,都要用had better的形式。如:
    Now you (he,we) had better listen to the teacher.你(他,我們)現在最好聽老師講話。

    3、可用的時態。

    (1)用於指現在。如:
    Now you had better listen to your boss.你現在最好聽老闆說什麼。

    (2)用於指將來。如:
    You had better start tomorrow.你最好明天動身。

    (3)用於進行式,表示講話人提出建議時,動作正在進行。如:
    We had better be starting back now.我們最好現在就動身回去。

    (4)had better + have + V-ed 可表示「本該做而沒有做的事」。如:
    You had better have done it .如果你把那件事辦妥就好了。(但實際上你沒有那樣做)

    4、had better的否定式。Not直接放在had better的後面。如:
    You had better not miss the last bus.你最好不要錯過末班公共汽車。

    *Not不能放在had的後面。如:不能說:You hadn’t better go.而應該說:You had better not go.

    5、在祈使句中,had有時可以省略。如:
    Better not wait for them.最好不要等他們。

    6、had better在表示對別人勸告、建議時,不宜用於與陌生人、長輩及上級的交談中。比較有禮貌的說法是:
    It might be better for you...

    [練習]下列各句都有一處錯誤,請改正。
    1、You’d better to wait for me at the lobby.
    2、I have better write to him now.
    3、You had not better go there.

    [答案]
    1、去掉to
    2、have應改為had
    3、將not置於better後面