为了避免重复,不定式可只用一个to来代表。这种用法主要用于下列动词之后: hate, hope, intend, would like/love,make(被动语态),mean, plan, try, want;也用于助动词如have, need, ought之后时以及与 used to, be able to和 be go-ing to结构连用时:
Would you like to come with me?
Yes, Id love to.
你愿意和我一起走吗?
是的,我愿意。
Did you get a ticket?
No, I tried to, but there werent any left.你有票了吗?
没有,我尽力找了,可一张也没有了。
Why did you take a taxi?
I had to(take one).I was late.
你为什么坐出租汽车?
我不得不坐。(因为)我晚了。
Do you ride?
Not now but I used to.
你骑马吗?
我现在不骑了,但以前骑。
He wanted to go but he wasnt able to.
他想去,但去不了。
Have you fed the dog?
No, but Im just going to.
你喂过狗了吗?
没有,我这就要去呢。