1、What is conversion,?,?,?,部分转类(partial conversion): some adjectives are used as nouns when preceded by the definite article. 1:take on only some of the features of the noun 2:do not take plural and genitive inflections 3:not be preceded by determiners like a ,this,my.etc.,AdjectiveNoun,Denoting a gro
2、up of person. the poor(穷人) the beautiful(美丽的人) This is a school for the deaf and the blind. B. Ending in -se, -sh and ch denote peoples of a nation when they are preceded by the definite article. The Danish are a seafaring nation. The Chinese are an industrious people. c. denoting a quality in the a
3、bstract may be used as nouns. It is highly important to distinguish between the false and the true.,You will get a definite answer on Saturday at the lastest. the deserted(被遗弃的人) the accused(被告) Its advisable to suspend judgement until the accused has offered his defense. 例外:Adjn can delete“the ” 表示
4、俩个相对概念的词并列时 Both old and young took part in the run. We will stand by you through thick and thin.,d . The conversion of adverbial superlatives to noun are sometimes preceded by a definite article and used substantively.,e. Some nouns converted from participles when preceded by the definite article c
5、an refer to a single persons.,Complete conversion: the conversed adjective takes on all the features of nouns and take on new meaning. Na 1. black the blacks 2. the blacks tradition 3. the injured black The is only one black in my class. John has taken on some heavies before. (约翰曾经跟一些亨头较量过) “Heavy”
6、用作名词,表示有影响的要人。 its raids are netting 35 illegals a day in Chicago.(一个部门在芝加哥不断进行搜捕,一天可逮住三十五个不法之徒) “illegals”用作名词,表示不法之徒。,OTHER conversion,How long does it take to go to Beijng and back?(名词副词) Stupid!Dont do that again!(形容词感叹词) Easy come,easy go.(形容词副词) Take your hand off mine!(副词介词) Why did you first talk to hin?(数词副词),THANK YOU,