什么是 “in the hope that” 从句?
“In the hope that...” 是一个常用的英语短语,用于引出一个表示目的或期望的从句,通常翻译为“希望……”、“怀着……的希望”。它引导的是一个目的状语从句,说明主句动作所期望达成的结果。
She studied hard in the hope that she would pass the exam.
她努力学习,希望能通过考试。
她努力学习,希望能通过考试。
基本结构
主句 + in the hope that + 主语 + 谓语(通常使用情态动词如 will/would/can/could)
- 肯定形式:I called him in the hope that he could help.
- 否定形式:He left early in the hope that he wouldn’t miss the train.
常见用法与注意事项
- 时态搭配:主句若为过去时,从句常用 would/could;主句为现在时,则用 will/can。
- 不可省略 that:在正式书面语中,“that” 通常保留,口语中偶尔可省略,但建议初学者保留以避免歧义。
- 与 so that / in order that 的区别:“in the hope that” 强调主观愿望,而 “so that” 更侧重客观目的。
更多例句
They planted trees in the hope that the area would become greener.
I sent her a message in the hope that she might reply.
He applied for the job in the hope that he could support his family.
小测验(自测)
尝试补全以下句子:
- We saved money ____________________________ (buy a new car).
- She wrote a letter ____________________________ (her friend would forgive her).
答案提示:可用 “in the hope that we could buy...” 和 “in the hope that her friend would...”