Prepositional Phrases: Master Them in Minutes!

What is a prepositional phrase?

什么是介词短语？

Hello everyone, Anna here from English Like a Native.

大家好，我是来自“像母语一样英语”的安娜。

Today we're tackling another essential building block of

今天我们要解决

English, prepositional phrases.

英语的另一个基本组成部分，介词短语。

By the end of this video, you'll not only know what prepositional phrases are, but

看完本视频，您不仅会知道什么是介词短语，

you'll also know how to identify them, use them and avoid common mistakes.

还会知道如何识别它们、使用它们并避免常见错误。

To make the most of this lesson, be sure to download your worksheet that contains

为了充分利用本课程，请务必下载包含

lots of exercises for you to explore.

大量练习供您探索的工作表。

I'll leave the link in the description.

我将在描述中留下链接。

Let's dive straight in.

让我们直接进入主题。

What is a prepositional phrase?

什么是介词短语？

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that starts with a preposition

介词短语是一组以介词开头

and ends with a noun or pronoun called the object of the preposition.

并以称为介词宾语的名词或代词结尾的单词。

Together they provide extra information about time, place,

它们一起提供了关于 句子中的

direction, cause, manner or other relationships in the sentence.

时间、地点、方向、原因、方式或其他关系的额外信息

Think of prepositional phrases as Sentence decorators.

。 将介词短语视为句子装饰器。

They add flavour and detail, helping you to answer questions

它们增添了风味和细节，帮助您回答

like where, when or how.

诸如地点、时间或方式等问题。

Here's the formula.

这是公式。

Preposition plus object of the preposition, which is a noun or a pronoun.

介词加上介词的宾语，是名词或代词。

Let's see some examples.

让我们看一些例子。

On the table.

在桌子上。

The preposition is on.

介词已打开。

The object of the preposition is the table.

介词的宾语是桌子。

Under the bed.

床底下。

The preposition is under.

介词在下。

The object of the preposition is the bed.

介词的宾语是床。

With her friends.

和她的朋友们。

The preposition is with.

介词是 with。

The object of the preposition is her friends.

介词的宾语是她的朋友。

So what do prepositional phrases do?

那么介词短语有什么作用呢？

Prepositional phrases work in two main ways.

介词短语主要有两种作用。

As adjectives, they describe or modify nouns.

作为形容词，它们描述或修饰名词。

Think of them as answering the question.

将它们视为回答问题。

Which one?

哪一个？

Here's an example.

这是一个例子。

The book on the shelf is mine.

书架上的书是我的。

The phrase on the shelf tells us which book.

书架上的短语告诉我们是哪本书。

They also act as adverbs.

它们也充当副词。

They describe or modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.

它们描述或修饰动词、形容词或其他副词。

Think of them as answering questions like, How?

将它们视为回答诸如“如何？”之类的问题。

Where?

在哪里？

Or when?

或者什么时候？

Here's an example.

这是一个例子。

She runs in the park every morning.

她每天早上都在公园跑步。

The phrase in the park tells us where she runs.

公园里的这句话告诉我们她跑到哪里了。

Why are prepositional phrases important?

为什么介词短语很重要？

Prepositional phrases make your sentences more precise and descriptive.

介词短语使您的句子更加精确和描述性。

They give extra details that help the listener or reader paint a clear picture.

它们提供了额外的细节，帮助听众或读者描绘出清晰的画面。

Let's compare.

我们来比较一下。

Without a prepositional phrase: She sat.

没有介词短语：她坐着。

With a prepositional phrase: She sat on the chair by the window.

用介词短语：她坐在靠窗的椅子上。

See how the second sentence gives you a much clearer idea of the setting.

看看第二句话如何让您对场景有更清晰的了解。

That's the magic of prepositional phrases.

这就是介词短语的魔力。

So, how do you identify a prepositional phrase?

那么，如何识别介词短语呢？

Step one, look for the preposition.

第一步，寻找介词。

Common prepositions include in, on, at, with, by, under,

常见介词包括 in、on、at、with、by、under、

over, for, to, of and about.

over、for、to、of 和 about。

Step 2.

步骤2.

Find the object of the preposition.

找到介词的宾语。

It's usually a noun or pronoun that comes right after the preposition.

它通常是紧接在介词之后的名词或代词。

And step three, group them together.

第三步，将它们分组在一起。

The preposition and its object, along with any modifiers,

介词及其宾语以及任何修饰语

form the prepositional phrase.

构成介词短语。

Let's practice.

我们来练习一下吧。

The cat is sleeping under the table.

猫正在桌子底下睡觉。

The preposition is under.

介词在下。

The object is the table.

对象是桌子。

The prepositional phrase is under the table.

介词短语在桌子下面。

We're going to the beach.

我们要去海滩。

The preposition is to.

介词是to。

The object is the beach.

对象是海滩。

The prepositional phrase is to the beach.

介词短语是到海滩。

Now here are some common mistakes with prepositional phrases.

现在这里有一些介词短语的常见错误。

Mistake number one.

错误第一。

Overusing prepositional phrases.

过度使用介词短语。

Too many prepositional phrases in one sentence can make it clunky and confusing.

一个句子中过多的介词短语会使其变得笨拙和混乱。

For example, The cat on the mat under the table by the window

例如，窗边桌子下的垫子上挂着

with the curtains is sleeping.

窗帘的猫正在睡觉。

Here's a better version.

这是一个更好的版本。

The cat on the mat by the window is sleeping.

窗边垫子上的猫正在睡觉。

Keep it simple.

保持简单。

Only include the prepositional phrases that add the important details.

仅包含添加重要细节的介词短语。

Mistake number two is misplacing prepositional phrases.

第二个错误是介词短语放错位置。

The placement of a prepositional phrase can sometimes change

介词短语的位置有时可以改变

the meaning of a sentence.

句子的含义。

Here's an example.

这是一个例子。

She saw the man with the telescope.

她看到了那个拿着望远镜的男人。

Hmm, does she have the telescope or does the man have the telescope?

嗯，她有望远镜还是男人有望远镜？

It's unclear, so here's a better version.

目前还不清楚，所以这里有一个更好的版本。

Using a telescope, she saw the man.

她用望远镜看到了那个男人。

OK, let's get some practice.

好的，让我们练习一下。

I'll say a sentence and you'll identify the prepositional phrase.

我会说一个句子，你就会识别介词短语。

Ready?

准备好？

The book on the table belongs to Sarah.

桌子上的书是莎拉的。

Can you identify the prepositional phrase?

你能识别介词短语吗？

It is on the table.

它在桌子上。

Here's the next one.

这是下一篇。

We went to the park after school.

放学后我们去了公园。

The prepositional phrase is to the park.

介词短语是to the park。

Here's another.

这是另一个。

The gifts under the Christmas tree are beautifully wrapped.

圣诞树下的礼物都包装得很漂亮。

The

答案

answer is under the Christmas tree.

就在圣诞树下。

Now it's your turn.

现在轮到你了。

I want you to write a short paragraph using at least

我希望你用至少

three prepositional phrases.

三个介词短语写一个短段落。

Here's an example.

这是一个例子。

Yesterday we had a picnic by the river.

昨天我们在河边野餐。

The kids played in the water while we relaxed under the trees.

孩子们在水里玩耍，我们在树下休息。

Put your paragraph in the comments and then download your free worksheet

将您的段落放在评论中，然后下载

that's linked below for more practice.

下面链接的免费工作表以进行更多练习。

Prepositional phrases are the secret to adding detail and life to your sentences.

介词短语是为句子添加细节和活力的秘诀。

Practice using them but remember to keep them clear and concise.

练习使用它们，但请记住保持它们清晰简洁。

The next step is to deepen your knowledge of noun phrases.

下一步是加深对名词短语的了解。

You can head to this lesson for a better understanding.

您可以前往本课程以获得更好的理解。