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发表于 2007-5-25 16:45:46
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楼主难道在这没得到回答？
http://news.kdais.gov.tw/read.ph ... num=2434&header
第三条单数复数应该都可以，具体看是英式英语，还是美式英语。
英式的应该就是复数形式。
美式的要看具体的情况：
字典中关于group的用法提到：
Group as a collective noun can be followed by a singular or plural verb. It takes a singular verb when the persons or things that make up the group are considered collectively: The dance group is ready for rehearsal. Group takes a plural verb when the persons or things that constitute it are considered individually: The group were divided in their sympathies.
然而请注意关于集体名词的用法：
In American usage, a collective noun takes a singular verb when it refers to the collection considered as a whole, as in The family was united on this question. The enemy is suing for peace. It takes a plural verb when it refers to the members of the group considered as individuals, as in My family are always fighting among themselves. The enemy were showing up in groups of three or four to turn in their weapons. In British usage, however, collective nouns are more often treated as plurals: The government have not announced a new policy. The team are playing in the test matches next week.
如果是 are dancing 有只见树木不见森林的感觉，强调每个人都在跳
如果是 is dancing 则有只见森林不见树木的感觉，大概有人跳，有人没跳，但是总体很热闹的感觉。
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