牛津?qū)嵱糜⒄Z語法:343 作主語的名詞從句
A 以名詞從句作主語的句子常常由it開頭:
It is disappointing that Tom cant come.
湯姆不能來,真掃興。(that Tom cant come是主語。)
B 常見的結(jié)構(gòu)是it+be/seem+形容詞+名詞從句:
Its splendid that you passed your exam.
你通過考試了,真棒。
Its strange that there are no lights on.
真奇怪,沒有一盞燈是開著的。
有些形容詞需要或可以與thatshould連用:
It is essential that everybody knows/should know what to do.
重要的是,每個(gè)人都應(yīng)知道該做什么。
C 另一種可代用的結(jié)構(gòu)是it+be/seem+a+名詞+名詞從句。
下列名詞均可用于這種結(jié)構(gòu):mercy,miracle,nuisance,pity,shame,relief,wonder。也可以使用a good thing。
Its a great pity(that)they didnt get married.
他們沒能結(jié)婚,真是令人惋惜。
Its a wonder(that)you werent killed.
你沒死掉真是個(gè)奇跡。
Its a good thing(that)you were insured.
你保了險(xiǎn),這可是件好事。