引言
在英语学习中,decide on sth 和 decide to do sth 是两个常见但容易混淆的结构。
它们都表示“做决定”,但在语法结构和使用场景上有所不同。
本文将详细解释它们的区别,并提供实用例句帮助你正确使用。
1. decide to do sth
表示“决定去做某事”,后面接 动词不定式(to + 动词原形)。
- I decided to study abroad.
- She decided to quit her job.
- They decided to buy a new car.
这是最常见的用法,强调“决定采取某个具体行动”。
2. decide on sth
表示“就某事做出决定”或“选定某物”,后面接 名词或代词(即“sth”)。
- We decided on a date for the meeting.
- He finally decided on the blue shirt.
- They haven’t decided on a name for the baby yet.
这种结构常用于在多个选项中做出选择,强调“选定某个对象或方案”。
3. 主要区别总结
- decide to do sth:后接动作(动词不定式),表示“决定去做……”。
- decide on sth:后接事物(名词),表示“决定/选定……”。
- 两者不能互换。例如不能说 “decide on go” 或 “decide to a plan”。
4. 常见错误示例
❌ 错误:I decided on travel to Japan.
✅ 正确:I decided to travel to Japan.
❌ 错误:She decided to the red dress.
✅ 正确:She decided on the red dress.
5. 小练习(可选)
试着填空:
- They decided ______ (go) to the concert.
- We need to decide ______ a restaurant for dinner.
答案:1. to go 2. on