动词及动词搭配

Preposition+abstract noun=adverb
The soldiers marched twenty miles with ease.（= easily） Somebody left the window open on purpose.（= purposely） They will be examined in detail below. (=minutely)
This implicit approach clearly places little importance on instruction, reducing the teacher to a provider of input rather than explanation, as discussed in the explicit approach.
Suggest
The article suggests a new approach to the problem. She wrote to me and suggested a meeting.
Enhance
Those clothes do nothing to enhance her appearance.
In their study these authors calculated the number of student-teacher interactions , and expected by chance for these classifications , and number of interactions that occurred. These misconceptions are understandable results of attempt to develop and describe in great detail a system of categorizing behaviors that is useful and appealing to teachers , but which make it more difficult to “see the forest for the trees.”
To our surprise, the plan succeeded.(=surprisingly) Day after day she waited in vain for him to telephone her.(=vainly).
He went on at tedious length about his favourite hobby.(=eventually)
E.g ,we say based on , NOT based in . we discuss a problem /an issue , NOT discuss about a problem/an issue.
E.g disagree with a person , or with a plan , idea or proposal ; disagree on or about a specified subject.
establish relationship, firmly, Geologists have been unable to connection clearly, firmly establish a connection conclusively between the two types of fossils.Lopez conclusively establishes a relationship between the two phenonmena.
Idea , at length , Wlison and Crick(1965) discuss the problem , briefly ,thor problem at length. Sim’s article issue , oughly discusses the issue thoroughly. question , topic,
c) Any prepositions following the verb, for example, to base something on something else d) If the verb is often used in the passive, for example , be based on, be associated with.
More verbs in combination with preposition
Derive
Many students derived enormous satisfaction from the course.
Ascribe
The report ascribes the rise in childhood asthma to the increase in pollution.
How verbs combine with other words
You should note a number of things about verbs in an academic context, in particular: a) Any nouns often used with the verb and whether the noun goes before or after the verbs, for example, the research/theory is based on , to pose a problem/question/threat b) Any adverbs often used with the verb, for example, mainly/partly/loosely based
The publicity has enhanced his reputation.
More verbs in combination with adverbs
Explore
Gingerly she explored the bump on her head with her fingers.
Refer
E.g follow from : follow as a consequence or as a logical inference; follow on: follow immediately after(in time).
Some other examples
Dispose a person of his property , lands, wealth, etc ; disqualify someone from doing something ;
Verbs and the words they combine with
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How verbs combine with other words Categories Verbs combine with nouns Verbs combine with adverbs Verbs combine with preposition Verbs in academic English Avoid some error writing
A major implication of Hall’s(1995)study is that learners need interactive environments in the classroom if they are to develop the ability to interact effectively outside the classroom with other speakers of the target language.
The book refers frequently/specifically/in passing to the 1956 economic crisis.
Perform
Many religious schools perform well academically.
Influence
Marx was strongly influenced by the historian Niebuhr.
Turn
All that talk about abattoirs turned me right off.
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Break
The Government has broken up the large private estates.
Some examples about verbs in academic English
verb
nouns
adverbs mainly, partly, loosely
examples The story was loosely based on a true event which occurred in 1892.The theory is mainly based on the writer’s initial study.
examine facts, evidence, effects, aspects
briefly, critically, thoroughly
We shall now briefly examine the evidence for the existence of dark matter. Our aim is to thoroughly examine the effects of stress.
Base(on) research, theory, story, hypothesi s Associat Word, e(with) idea , term
discuss
Generally , A decrease in consumer spending is commonly , generally associated with fears of invariably instability. The word is commonly associated with youth culture.
The study clearly demonstrates the importance of support for dementia sufferers. Harvey’s work convincingly demonstrates the need for a new approach to the problem.
demonst existence, clearly, rate need, convincingly effects, importance
More verbs in combination with nouns
Pose
This inevitably poses a question concerning the stability of society. Parks poses a challenge to Kahh’s theory.
Avoid some error writing
Note any verb+preposition combinations that differ from those of your first language.
E.g when free means “liberate” it is followed by from(free one from prison, from capacity).when it means “relieve” it usually takes of(free one of a task , of responsibility for something).