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词汇 split-infinitive
释义 split infinitive
noun[ C ]
 language specializeduk /ˌsplɪt ɪnˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ us /ˌsplɪt ɪnˈfɪn.ə.t̬ɪv/
a phrase in which an adverb or other word is put between "to" and an infinitive. Some people consider split infinitives to be bad grammar, but they are becoming generally acceptable: 分裂不定式(指在 to 和动词之间插入副词或其他词,有些人认为这并非标准的语法)
"To boldly go" is an example of a split infinitive.to boldly go 是分裂不定式的一个例子。
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Examples of split infinitive


split infinitive
Is my splitinfinitive of a few lines ago any less (or more) intelligible, or ambiguous, than the alternatives?
One splitinfinitive, one whack.
He suggested that there might be complaints about a splitinfinitive, or pedantry of that sort.
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Is it not wrong to "adequately express "oneself with a splitinfinitive?
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He provided a classic description of the splitinfinitive, which can be applied to the rate support grant system.
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That is the authors' splitinfinitive, not mine.
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The term "compound splitinfinitive" is not found in these dictionaries and appears to be very recent.
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The splitinfinitive to boldly go has also been the subject of jokes.
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No reason for the near disappearance of the splitinfinitive is known; in particular, no prohibition is recorded.
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As the splitinfinitive became more common in the 19th century, some grammatical authorities sought to introduce a prescriptive rule against it.
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Post-1960 authorities show a strong tendency to accept the splitinfinitive.
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Why does it fail to produce the groans that meet split infinitives and instances of singular they?
Similarly, split infinitives also cause some rage among listeners and viewers.
It would be possible, if there were space, to trace the complaints about split infinitives back to the beginning of the nineteenth century.
One splitinfinitive, one whack; two split infinitives, two whacks; and so on.
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