a lot of (= lots of)既可以接可数名词复数、复数代词,也可接不可数名词。例如:
A lot of my friends want to emigrate. 我的许多朋友想移居国外。(摘自《牛津英语用法指南》第三版 333)
Lots of us think it's time for an election. 我们许多人认为该举行选举了。 (同上)
A lot of time is needed to learn a language. 学会一种语言需要许多时间。(同上)
Lots of patience is needed, too. 还需要很大的耐心。(同上)
a lot of和lots of意义相同,既可以接可数名词复数,也可接不可数名词。以下均为柯林斯例句:
HDTV is especially useful if there are a lot of special effects.有很多特效的时候,高清电视就格外有用了。
The victim suffered a dreadful injury and lost a lot of blood.受害者受了重伤,大量失血。
I spent lots of money on smart new outfits for work. 我花大笔钱购置了上班时穿的漂亮新套装。
Lots of pubs like to deck themselves out with flowers in summer.夏日里有许多酒吧喜欢用鲜花来装饰店面。
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