一、过去分词作定语
1.过去分词作定语的位置
单个过去分词作定语时, 通常置于被修饰词之前, 但修饰代词时,需要置于被修饰词之后。 过去分词短语作定语, 常置于被修饰词之后,相当于一个定语从句。
This novel was once the most widely read book in high schools in the United States.
这部小说曾经是美国高中阅读最广泛的书。
What do you think of the play put on(=which was put on)by the students?
你觉得学生们演的戏剧怎么样?
The Olympic Games, first held(=which were first held) in 776 BC, did not allow women to take part until 1900.奥运会举办于公元前776年,直到1900年才允许女性参加。
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(1)有些单个的过去分词作定语时, 通常放在被修饰词之后作后置定语。如left(剩下的, 剩余的), concerned(有关的)等。
There is little time left.Let's hurry up.
剩余时间不多了, 咱们快点吧。