17.3 状语的词和结构
1) 副词
This car engine runs very quietly. 这辆汽车的发动机噪音很小。
He immediately switched off the light. 他立刻把灯熄灭。
Undoubtedly, he is the best chess player in this country.
毫无疑问，他是这个国家最好的(国际象棋)棋手。
2) 介词短语
Fresh water was taken to this area by air. 新鲜的水通过空运到达这里。
I have been waiting for more than half an hour. 我已经等了不只半小时。
3) 不定式
I went there to see my old friend. 我到那里去见我的老朋友。
To be honest, I am still quite confused about this. 说实话，我仍然对这个感到很困惑。
4) 现在分词
Having arrived at a decision, they immediately set to work. 做出决定后，他们就立即开始工作。
He hurriedly ran into the house looking for places to hide. 他匆匆跑进屋里寻找藏身之地。
5) 过去分词
Compared to ours their house is a palace. 他们的房子和我们的相比简直就是皇宫。.
She came in, followed by her husband. 她走进来，丈夫跟随其后。
6) 形容词
Anxious for a quick decision, the chairman called for a vote. 因为急于快速作出决定，主席要求投票表决。
He said nothing but sat silent smoking. 他什么话也没说，只是静静坐在那里抽着烟。
7) 名词
See you next week. 下周见。
They consider it better to do it that way. 他们认为那样做更妥当些。
8）从句(即状语从句)
She looked at me curiously as I opened the door. 我开门时，她好奇地看着我。
I’ll come to your place when I am free. 我一有空就会到你那里。
9) 独立主格
Everything prepared, we started our new journey. 一切准备就绪，我们开始新的旅程。
10) 复合结构
With the task completed successfully, they went home happily. 成功地完成任务后，他们高兴地回了家。
