假如一个名词是由动名词转化来的,它会是可数名词吗?
由动名词转化来的名词可数或不可数均大概,要视具体的个体而定(但以不可数的状况较为普通)。
不可数的例子:
Swimming is great exercise. 游泳是非常不错的训练。
She’s just out to do a bit of shopping. 她刚刚出去买点儿东西。
Skiing is more exciting than skating. 滑雪比滑冰更刺激。
Reading and writing are necessary skills. 读和写是应具备的技能。
可数的例子:
She finished up a painting. 她完成了一幅画。
He and I have an understanding. 我和他之间有默契。
He gave the man a beating. 他把那人打了一顿。
They were let off with a warning. 他们被警告后即获释。