引言:常见误区
很多英语学习者会说 “I prefer doing than to do”,但这其实是错误的表达。英语中,“prefer” 后面接动名词(doing)或不定式(to do)时,有特定搭配规则,并不直接使用 “than” 连接两者。
正确结构解析
“Prefer” 的常见用法如下:
- Prefer + 名词/动名词(doing):表示一般性偏好
I prefer tea.
I prefer reading books.
- Prefer + to do:多用于具体场合或一次性选择
I prefer to stay home tonight.
- Prefer A to B:比较两个事物(A 和 B 必须同类型)
I prefer coffee to tea.
I prefer walking to driving.
- Prefer to do A rather than do B:强调宁愿做 A 而不愿做 B
I prefer to walk rather than drive.
注意:没有 “prefer doing than to do” 这种结构!
对比示例
✅ I prefer swimming to running.
✅ I prefer to swim rather than run.
❌ I prefer swimming than to run.
记住:使用 “to” 表示对比,或使用 “rather than” 搭配不定式。
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