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split infinitive

/splɪt ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/

翻译: 英语语法结构,指在不定式符号“to”和动词原形之间插入副词或其他词,例如“to boldly go”。传统上在正式书面语中被视为不规范,但现代英语中已广泛接受。

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C1formalcommon/splɪt ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/

A grammatical construction in English where an adverb or other word is placed between 'to' and the verb in an infinitive form, such as 'to boldly go'. While traditionally considered incorrect in formal writing, it is widely accepted in modern usage.

  • 🇨🇳英语语法结构,指在不定式符号“to”和动词原形之间插入副词或其他词,例如“to boldly go”。传统上在正式书面语中被视为不规范,但现代英语中已广泛接受。
  1. Grammatical construction C1 formal

    A grammatical construction in which an adverb or other word is placed between 'to' and the verb in an infinitive phrase.

    • The phrase 'to boldly go' is a famous split infinitive.
    • Some grammarians advise against using a split infinitive.
    • 'To quickly run' is an example of a split infinitive.

    🇨🇳分裂不定式