及物动词:后面必须跟宾语意义才完整的实义动词,叫做及物动词(transitive verb)。如:I believe that the committee will consider our suggestion.我相信委员会将会考虑我们的建议。
“How long can I keep the book ?”Harry asked.哈里问:“这本书我可以借多久?”
不及物动词:本身意义完整,后面不必跟宾语的实义动词,叫做不及物动词(intransitive verb)。如:
Birds can fly. 鸟会飞。
She spoke at the meeting yesterday evening. 她在昨天晚上的会上发了言。