逻辑主语

逻辑主语,是指与动词在逻辑上存在着主谓关系,即语义上的施动者,代表着动作系统的发出者。
- 中文名称 逻辑主语
- 概念 动词所对应动作的施动者
- 应用范围 语言
定义
动词在一个整句中充当某一个成分--谓语动词、主语、谓语的宾语、修饰成分(定语、状语和补语)时,表达一个动作的概念,描述一个具有一定动机和目的并指向一定客体的运动系统。动作系统不是孤立的,即不存在没有源头的动作,对于每个动作,都有对应的主体(发出者)。动词代表的动作系统中的主体,即施动者,称作这个动词的逻辑主语。
同样地,动词代表动作系统中的客体,即受动者,称作这个动词的逻辑宾语。
逻辑主语与语法主语
语法主语即在一个句子,在语法上作主语部分。逻辑主语不同于语法主语,但两者并不对立。
逻辑主语代表着动作系统的发出者,语法主语则决定了谓语动词的时态语态。语法主语在语法结构上和谓语构成主谓结构,但在逻辑上它们可以是谓语动词动作系统的受动者,也可以是谓语动词动作系统的施动者。当语法主语和谓语动词是主动关系时,语法主语即是逻辑主语;当语法主语和谓语动词是被动关系时,语法主语是谓语动词的逻辑宾语。
观察下列句子:
- Our child planted a tree.(我们的孩子植了棵树。)
- A tree was planted by our child.(一棵树被我们孩子植了。)
两个表达中,植树这个动作都是由"our child"发出的,故谓语部分动词的逻辑主语都是"our child"。但他们的语法主语不同:第一句是"Our child",而第二句是"A tree"。
在表述中,有时强调动作本身,常常把逻辑主语变位作其他成分(介词宾语等)或者省略,构成"祈使句"、"被动句"等结构。
观察下列句子:
- Promise(逻辑主语:you) yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb(逻辑主语:nothing) your peace of mind.(答应你自己努力变得坚强,直到任何事情都不会扰乱你内心的平静。)【祈使句因对象(即主语)是第二人称,所以通常都省略。】
- The eastern sky was barred(逻辑主语: grey clouds) with grey clouds.(东边的天覆满了乌云。)【被动语态】
- Over head was(逻辑主语: a grey expanse of cloud) a grey expanse of cloud, slightly stirred(逻辑主语:a breeze), however, by a breeze; so that a gleam of flickering(逻辑主语: sunshine)sunshine might now and then be seen(逻辑主语: people) at its solitary play(逻辑主语: sunshine) along the path.(头上是灰蒙蒙的云天,时而被微风轻拂;因而不时可见缕缕阳光,孤寂地在小径上闪烁跳跃。)【本句话较长,分号前主体部分为Over head was a grey expanse of cloud(完全倒装句);slightly stirred by a breeze为状语。分号后flickering作sunshine的定语;be seen意为被(人们)看见,by people省略;play为名词,作at的宾语,its指代sunshine's。】
本词条下将划分出几个结构用以加深理解。
谓语动词动词主动态与被动态的逻辑主语
动词主动态的句子或分句
主动语态是表示主语是谓语动词动作的使动方的语态。在主动语态中,谓语动词的动作源自主语,而施加于宾语。
由此,在动词主动态的句子或分句中,语法主语是此句子或分句的施动者(逻辑主语)。
观察下列句子:
- We swept the floor.
- He wrote a letter.
- The boy broke the glass.
- Don't smoke here.
- With great power comes great responsibility.
- There was an idea, to bring together a group of remarkable people, to see if we could become something more.
在主动态4,5和6中,4应用了祈使句,5应用了倒装句,6应用了存在句。祈使句中动词的逻辑主语是被施加命令的人;而倒装句是恢复语序后语法主语;在存在句中,开头的there实质上是形式主语。
动词被动态的句子或分句
被动语态是一种语态,可以直观的表明主语与谓语动词之间的被动关系。被动语态表示主语是受动者。一般说来,当强调动作的受动者而不强调或不明确施动者时,多用被动语态。
由此,在动词被动态的句子或分句中,语法主语是受动者(逻辑宾语),而介词by后的名词或者代词(性分句)是施动者(逻辑主语)。 观察例句:
- The floor was swept.地板打扫了。
- The letter was written by him.这封信是他写的。
- The glass was broken by the boy.杯子被那个男孩打破了。
- English is spoken by many people in the world.世界上许多人说英语。
- Knives are used for cutting things.刀用来切东西。
- The work has been done.这个工作做完了。
在被动态1,5和6中,他们的逻辑主语不需要强调,故施动者没有在句子中体现。比如对于1,句子强调的主体是"地是干净的,有人打扫了它",逻辑主语可以是任何一个人。
非谓语动词的逻辑主语
不定式分句
- 不定式分句作状语和定语
不定式分句在句子中作状语等修饰成分时,其逻辑主语是主句的语法主语:
- He opened the door to let kids in.
- He hurried home to fine his mother wasn't home.
- The boy was lost,never to be found again.
- He has much homework to do today.
- We have a very distinguished guest to attend our party.
- He is always the first to come and the last to leave.
二、不定式的复合结构(宾语复合结构),不定式作主语、同位语或宾语补足语
不定式分句构成宾语复合结构(有时被指示代词it代替)时,介词for或of的宾语是不定式的逻辑主语:
- She fetched several bottlesfor Harry to use.
- It's so kind of you to help me.
- For a childto learn everything within 10 years is impossible. =It's impossiblefor a childto learn everything within 10 years.
- The article is too difficultfor me to understand.
- The orderfor themto climb the mountain was given.
- The Internet made it possible for us to contact with relatives miles away.
不定式分句作主语,不存在of/for + 介词宾语的结构修饰不定式分句时,其逻辑主语不定,这类句子通常用于给出建议、陈述观点,逻辑主语是听到的人。
- To seeis to believe. 百闻不如一见。
- To do morning exerciseis good for our health. 做早操有利于我们的健康。
- It is unwise to give the children whatever they want. 孩子想要什么就满足是不明智的。
三、不定式分句作间接宾语
不定式分句在句子中作间接宾语:
- My mother asked meto wash the clothes.
- I consider him to be the best candidate.
- The teacher told him to come on time.
- Edison's mother taught himto read and write.
- They are believed to have discussed the problem.
- Thousands were reported to be working in concentration camps.
- He is thought to be hiding in the woods.
- My mother wouldn't let mego to the film.
- I don't like milk, but mother made me drink it.
- I would have him wait for me at the gate of the park.
- I watched her get into the car.
- I saw the womanenter a bank.
- We often hear her sing this song.
- Did you notice her leave the house?
四、不定式分句作及物动词宾语
不定式分句在句子中作及物动词的宾语,逻辑主语是主句的逻辑主语:
- I agreed to support him.
- He said he wanted to be a professor.
过去分句
一、过去分词分句作状语和定语
过去分词分句作定语和状语,句子或分句的语法主语是分词的逻辑宾语,而逻辑主语一般省略或用介词by以介词宾语的形式被引导:
- Moved to tears by her, he stood there silently.
- Grown in rich soil, these seeds can grow fast.
- He was all wet caught in a heavy rain.
- Seen from the top of the hill,the city looks more beautiful to us.
- The new product finally passed therequiredtest.
- There are manybeautifully decoratedhouses in this rich area.
- The manfollowed by security guardsis our chairman.
二、过去分词分句作宾语补足语
过去分词分句作宾语补足语,句子或分句的语法主语是分词的逻辑宾语,介词for或of的宾语是过去分词的逻辑主语:
- I heard the song sung by a girl in English.
- I'll have my hair cut tomorrow.
- Don't leave those things undone.
-ing分句
一、-ing分句作状语和定语
-ing分词及其短语作状语,其逻辑主语是句子或分句的语法主语;-ing分词及其短语作定语语,其逻辑主语是其所修饰的名词;
- Hearing the news, they all jumped with joy.
- Falling water can be used to generate electricity.
二、-ing分词分句作宾语补足语
-ing分词及其短语作宾语补足语,句子或分句的逻辑主语是句子中的语法宾语。
Can you hear her singingthe song in the next room?
三、名词化的-ing分词
名词化的ing分词(动名词)的;逻辑主语可以跟从句子或分句语法主语;但同时也可以附加逻辑主语,即在分词前加代词宾格或形容词性物主代词:
- His being frightened makes us aware of the danger.
- Would you mind me opening the window?
逻辑主语的判定:直接与附加逻辑主语
注意:这一部分不同于与上文中动词作各个成分的对应分析,此部分并不与上文冲突,只是提供了一种判定的思路。
直接逻辑主语
如果逻辑主语不言自明,非谓语动词将借用。
一、句中的主语
- He admitted (his) taking the money.⇔ He admittedtaking the money. 他承认(他)拿了那笔钱。
- After (his) Finishing his work, he went to bed immediately.⇔After Finishing his work, he went to bed immediately.完成工作后他立即上床睡觉。
上述句子中,非谓语动词和主要动词都是由句子的主语he支配的,所以本句非谓语动词的逻辑主语就是句子主语He,无需添加him或his来充当taking的逻辑主语。
二、句中的主语及上下文中提及的其他名词
I don't anticipate meeting any opposition. 我不期待(我以及你们)遇到任何敌对行为。
本句中,非谓语动词meeting逻辑主语既包括句中的主语说话者I也包括上下文中的听话者。
三、句中的主语及有关的其他名词
Mother suggests having a picnic party this weekend. 母亲建议周末举办一次野餐会。
本句中,非谓语动词having的逻辑主语既是句子的主语也包括举办party的有关人员。
附加逻辑主语
如果逻辑主语在句中、上下文及周围环境并不存在,就需要另加。否则会表意不明,构成垂悬结构。
一、动名词的逻辑主语:所有格+ doing sth.
带有逻辑主语的动名词称为动名词的复合结构。当动名词的逻辑主语与句子的主语不一致时,要在动名词之前加上物主代词或名词所有格,这便构成了复合结构。
物主代词(名词所有格)是逻辑上的主语,动名词是逻辑上的谓语。动名词复合结构在句中可作主语、宾语、表语等,分别相当于对应的名词性分句。由于-ing分词中可以转化为名词,所以要用物主代词充当其逻辑主语,做宾语时也可以用代词的宾格取代。
- He suggested her applying for a multiple entry visa. 他建议她申请一个多用入关签证。
- They insisted on my/me finishing the report before Friday. 他们坚持我在星期五之前完成这份报告。
- It is no good her keeping smoking all the time. 她总是不断地吸烟是没有好处的。
- Jane's being careless caused so much trouble. 简的粗心惹来了不少麻烦。⇔That Jane was careless caused so much trouble.
- What's troubling them is their not having enough food. 烦扰他们的是食物不足。⇔What's troubling them is that they have not enough food.
二、分词的逻辑主语:主格+ doing sth.
分词的逻辑主语要用名词的主格充当及其逻辑主语,构成的短语也叫做独立主格结构。
- The boy finishing his work, his mother allowed him to play a short while. 那孩子写完作业后他妈妈允许他玩儿一小会儿。
- The baby was sleeping soundly, the nurse sitting beside the bed silently.婴儿睡得十分香甜,保姆静静地坐在一旁。
- They ordering him to do it, he had no choice but to obey them. 因为他们命令他做这件事,他别无选择只能服从。
实际考察形式
- ______________ in order to improve her English.A. Some tapes are bought by Mary. B.Mary bought some tapes. C.Mary's dad bought Mary some tapes.
- Cleaning the window, ________________. A. my finger was hurt by sharp glass. B.sharp glass hurt my finger. C.I hurt my finger.