能接现在分词作宾语补足语的动词不多,主要有以下两类:
类型一:feel, hear, look at, listen to, notice, observe, sense, see, watch 等表示感官或感觉的动词。如:
He felt a hand touching his shoulder. 他感到有只手在触摸他的肩膀。
She heard him clattering around downstairs. 她听到他在楼下喀哒喀哒地走来走去。
We listened to the band playing in the park. 我们听着乐队在公园里演奏。
Just look at the rain pouring down. 瞧雨这样倾盆地下。
At this moment she noticed Hallorsen coming in. 这时她看见海洛森走了进来。
The police observed the man entering the bank. 警方监视着那男子进入银行的情况。
It’s amazing how often you see drivers using mobile phones. 常常看到司机在打手机,真让人难以相信。
She could sense danger approaching. 她能感觉到危险已迫近。
She smelt something burning and saw smoke rising. 她闻到有东西着了,还看见烟在冒。
I stood at the foot of the collapsed tower and watched the rescue workers sifting through the debris. 我站在倒塌的高塔脚下,看着救援人员在瓦砾堆中搜寻。
类型二:bring, catch, discover, find, get, have, keep, leave, send, set, start, surprise 等常用动词。如:
The explosion brought the whole building crashing to the ground. 爆炸将整座建筑夷为平地。
If she catches you reading her diary, she'll be furious. 如果她撞见你正在偷看她的日记,她一定会发火的。
The boss discovered him stealing money from the till. 老板发现他从钱柜里偷钱。
She found herself standing in front of the crowded hall and making her speech, as if in a dream. 她自己站在拥挤的大厅前演讲,彷