基本含义
英语短语 spend on sth(完整形式为 spend money/time on something)意为“在某事上花费金钱或时间”。
这是英语中最常见的动词搭配之一,广泛用于日常对话、写作及各类英语考试中。
中文翻译
- 在……上花钱
- 把钱花在……上
- 在……上花时间
- 把时间花在……上
具体翻译需根据上下文判断是“金钱”还是“时间”。
常见结构
- S + spend + 金钱/时间 + on + 名词
例:She spends a lot of money on clothes. - S + spend + 金钱/时间 + (in) + doing sth
例:He spends two hours (in) reading every day.
注意:on 后接名词或代词;doing 前的 in 可省略。
实用例句
I don’t want to spend too much money on video games.
They spent their vacation on a small island.
How much time do you spend on homework each night?
We spent $200 on dinner last weekend.
常见错误提醒
- ❌ 错误:I spent on books.
✅ 正确:I spent money on books. - ❌ 错误:She spends on studying.
✅ 正确:She spends time studying. 或 She spends time on studying.
“Spend” 是及物动词,必须有宾语(如 money, time),不能单独使用。
小测试(自测)
试着将以下句子翻译成英文:
- 他每个月在咖啡上花50美元。
- 孩子们把太多时间花在手机上了。
答案提示:1. He spends $50 on coffee every month. 2. The children spend too much time on their phones.