一般说来,-tion 是构成名词的词尾,但有趣的是,有些动词也以-tion 结尾,如:question可用作动词表示“盘问”(当然它也可用作名词,表示“问题”)。请专家老师说说,英语中以-tion 结尾的动词有哪些?
以 -tion 结尾的动词好像很少。想到以下几个:
▲mention vt.提及,说起
When I mentioned Jim, he let out a loud laugh. 我提到吉姆时,他大笑起来。
I avoided mentioning the subject lest he be offended. 我回避提及这个问题,以免触犯他。
Lastly, let me mention the great support I’ve got from my wife. 最后,让我提一下我妻子给我的巨大支持。
▲sanction vt.批准,认可
The committee sanctioned our proposal. 委员会认可了我们的提案。
It was a foolish custom, but one sanctioned by long usage. 这是一种陋俗,但已约定俗成了。
Dad sanctioned our use of the car on Saturday and Sunday. 爸爸批准我们星期六和星期日可以用这辆车。
▲apportion vt.分摊;分配;分派
I don’t wish to apportion blame to any of you. 我不愿意怪罪你们任何人。
He apportioned the members of the team their various tasks. 他已把各项任务分配给队员们。
▲recondition vt.翻新,修复
reconditioned engine (cooker) 修复的发动机(炉具)
reconditioned furniture (leather) 修整过的家具(皮革)