gerund
/ˈd͡ʒɛrənd/
词源链
- 英语English
gerund
词源说明
Learned borrowing from Latin gerundium, from gerendus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”).
释义
名词noun
- 1(grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun.
- 2(grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb