Герундий The Gerund Герундий в английском

Герундий / The Gerund

Герундий в английском языке можно переводить: 1) Существительным, которое передает процесс (reading – чтение, walking – прогулка, painting – рисование). 2) Глаголом, обычно инфинитивом или время от времени деепричастием (Much depends on his leaving the hotel. – Многое зависит от того, покинет ли он отель; without saying a word – не сказав ни слова). 3) Сложные формы герундия почти всегда переводят придаточными предложениями.

После предлогов глагол всегда имеет окончание -ing

It started to drizzle and we hoped it would cease soon, but. . . stopping the rain increased. • for • by • instead of

It started to drizzle and we hoped it would cease soon, but. . . stopping the rain increased. • for • by • instead of (вместо)

I don’t like. . . to - and that, exactly, is what you are trying to do. • being lied • to be lied • be lied

I don’t like. . . to - and that, exactly, is what you are trying to do. • being lied (пассивный залог) • to be lied • be lied

Why would you suggest. . . her? She can cope with the task all by herself. • help • to help • helping

Why would you suggest. . . her? She can cope with the task all by herself. • help • to help • helping • Другой вариант: suggest help TO her

I enjoy making practical jokes about people, but I hate. . . fun of. • being made • making • to make

I enjoy making practical jokes about people, but I hate. . . fun of. • being made (пассивный залог) • making • to make

He was suspected. . . concealing important information from the police. • in • of • at

He was suspected. . . concealing important information from the police. • in • of • at • To be suspected of – быть подозреваемым в чем-либо

Sheila is very upset. She isn’t used. . . being treated like that. • to • in • on

The teacher had to stop several times. . . the rule because she saw that it was difficult for the children to understand it. • to explain • explaining

The teacher had to stop several times. . . the rule because she saw that it was difficult for the children to understand it. • to explain (чтобы объяснить) • explaining

Len was looking out of the window. . . listening to what his wife was saying. • by • through • instead of

As an English proverb says “It’s no use. . . over spilt milk. ” • crying • to cry

As an English proverb says “It’s no use. . . over spilt milk. ” • crying • to cry • Нет нужды плакать о том, что прошло.

His son’s car crushed into a wall. The terrible tragedy prevented him. . . doing what was right or reasonable. • from • of • in

We can’t help. . . knowledgeable and industrious people. • admiring • to admire • being admired

We can’t help. . . knowledgeable and industrious people. • admiring • to admire • being admired • Вспоминайте песню “I can’t help falling in love with you…”

George has a Newfoundland dog, Strickland by name, and he is responsible. . . it twice a day. • to walk • for walking • walk

George has a Newfoundland dog, Strickland by name, and he is responsible. . . it twice a day. • to walk • for walking • walk • To be responsible for – быть ответственным за

I am not at all sure if Arthur is really interested . . . the truth. • in learning • to learn • learn

I am not at all sure if Arthur is really interested . . . the truth. • in learning • to learn • learn To be interested IN

Your reproach is not fair. I am surprised. . . your having said this. • at • of • on

Your reproach is not fair. I am surprised. . . your having said this. • at • of • on • Другие возможные варианты – by & about

Еще примеры: • • • I'm surprised at you doing that. I'm surprised that you did it. I'm surprised by the findings. I'm surprised about the answer. I'm surprised at how quickly the time is going.

Speaking. . . thinking is like shooting without aim. • without • on • by

I don’t like. . . these shorts; they are too tight. • to wear • wearing • wear

I prefer. . . jeans in winter and light shorts in summer. • wearing • to wear • wear

I prefer. . . jeans in winter and light shorts in summer. • wearing • to wear • wear • После prefer – всегда существительное или V(ing)

. . . washing up, she dropped a plate and nearly broke it. • By • While • Without

. . . washing up, she dropped a plate and nearly broke it. • By • While • Without Past Perfect

I believe I will still have an opportunity of. . . you to my school buddies. • introducing • to introduce • being introduced

Mind your manners! You should wash your hands. . . sitting down to dinner. • while • on • before