“Decide on” 和 “Decide to” 的区别与用法
在英语学习中,“decide on” 和 “decide to” 都表示“决定”,但它们的结构和使用场景有所不同。正确区分两者有助于提升语言表达的准确性。
1. “Decide to + 动词原形”
这是最常见的结构,表示“决定去做某事”。后面接动词不定式(to do)。
• I decided to study abroad.
• She decided to quit her job.
• They decided to get married.
2. “Decide on + 名词/代词/动名词”
“Decide on” 后面通常接名词、代词或动名词(-ing 形式),强调对某个具体选项、方案或事物做出选择。
• We decided on a red car.
• He finally decided on going to law school.
• They haven’t decided on a date yet.
3. 两者可以互换吗?
在某些情况下,两者意思接近,但结构不同,不能直接互换。例如:
✅ I decided to order pizza.
✅ I decided on pizza.
❌ I decided on to order pizza. (错误)
可以看出,“decide to” 强调动作,“decide on” 强调选择的对象。
4. 小结
- decide to do something:决定做某事(动作)
- decide on something:就某事/某物做出决定(对象)
掌握这两个结构的区别,能让你的英语表达更地道、更自然!