英语中用于引导状语从句的从属连词很多,但本文只介绍以下几个含有time的从属连词,一方面是因为它们在用法上有许多共同点,另一方面是因为它们是高考英语的一个常考考点。
一、every time 每次
Every time I call on him, he is out. 我每次去访问他,他都不在。
Every time I see her, Ill think of it. 每次我看到她,我就想起这事。
二、each time 每次
Each time I went there, I saw him working. 我每次去那儿都看见他在工作。
He felt nervous each time she spoke to him. 每次她和他讲话,他都感到紧张。
三、any time 随时
You can call me any time you want to. 你随时都可以给我打电话。
四、(the) next time 下次
Next time you come in, please close the door. 下次你进来,请关门。
Next time youre in London, come and visit us. 你下次来伦敦过来探望我们。
Do look me up the next time youre in London. 你下次到伦敦来,一定来找我。
五、(the) last time 上次
He didnt tell me the last time I saw him. 我上次见到他时他没告诉我。
Last time I saw him, he looked ill. 上次我见到他的时候,他好像病了。
The last time we talked he said he needed another two days. 上次我们谈话时,他说他还需要两天。
六、the first time 第一次
The first time I heard their music I was very much surprised. 我初次听他们的音乐时大为惊讶。(from www.nmet168.com)
The first time I heard about the firm closing down was when George told me. 我最初听到公司倒闭的消息是乔治告诉我的。
注意:every time, each time, any time前习惯上不用冠词,(the) next time, (the) last time中的冠词可以省略,而the first time中的冠词习惯上不能省略。如下面这道上海高考题,其答案是C,不是A:
I thought her nice and honest______ I met her.
A. first time B. for the first time
C. the first time D. by the first time
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