2021考研英语语法复习修辞倒装(二)
在以“only+状语”开头的句子中,主谓要倒装。这里only后面必须跟有它修饰的状语或状语从句,这是关键。否则就不倒装。
例如:
Only after the war was over was man able to realize the wickedness of the atomic bomb.
只是在战争结束后人类才意识到原子弹的可恶。
(注意:only 引导的状语从句不倒装,主句倒装。)
Only then did I realize the importance of English.
只在那时我才意识到英语的重要性。
Only in this way can we improve ourselves.
只有用这种方法我们才能不断提高自己。
Only after you finish it can you leave.
只有结束它以后,你才能离开。(主句倒装)
注意:Only 如不在句首,或only 修饰的不是状语,则不倒装。
如:
The contract was signed only after bitter negotiations. 只有在艰苦的谈判以后,合同才得以签署。
(改成倒装:Only after bitter negotiations was the contract signed.)
Only the senior staff are allowed to use this room.
只许资 深的职员使用这个房间。
Only five passengers survived the accident.
事故中只有五位旅客生存了下来。